The Rental Roof Blog
Only the good stuff. Never fluff.
The Powerful Tax Advantages of Rental Properties
The tax code favors you in numerous ways when you own rental properties — so much so that I paid $0 in taxes on my rental income last year. Find out how I did it.
Monthly Portfolio Report: August 2021
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in August.
Monthly Portfolio Report: July 2021
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in July.
Monthly Portfolio Report: June 2021
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in June.
Monthly Portfolio Report: May 2021
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in May.
Monthly Portfolio Report: April 2021
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in April.
No, This is Not Another Housing Bubble
Home prices are rising, inventory is low, and many houses are receiving multiple offers above asking price within 24 hours of being listed. This must be another housing bubble, right? Not so fast.
Monthly Portfolio Report: March 2021
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in March.
The Pros & Cons of Section 8 for Rental Property Investors
A complete guide to Section 8 for landlords, covering all the risks & rewards.
Monthly Portfolio Report: February 2021
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in February.
Memphis Rental Property #19
I recently closed on Memphis Rental Property #19! Here’s a close look at my newest house, which has a lot in common with #17.
How to Perform an Annual Checkup on Your Rental Properties — and My 2020 Checkup Results
You can learn a lot by looking back at your rental properties’ performance at the end of the year. Here’s how to do it — along with my full results from 2020.
Monthly Portfolio Report: January 2021
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in January.
Memphis Rental Property #18
A few months ago, I closed on Memphis Rental Property #18! Here’s a look at my new property, which is my first duplex and my first foray into rehabbing.
The 12 Best Markets for Cash Flow Rental Properties (Updated for 2025)
Looking to buy rental properties? Here’s a look at 12 markets that offer the best opportunities for cash flow investors. Updated for 2025!
Monthly Portfolio Report: December 2020
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in December.
My Path to Early “Retirement” with Rental Properties
My first guest post traces my escape from the office grind using out-of-state rental properties.
Monthly Portfolio Report: November 2020
A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in November.
Stocks vs. Rental Properties: Which is a Better Investment?
It turns out that rental properties are the better investment in the long run — and I can prove it with numbers.
Do Condos Make Good Rental Properties?
All the pros and cons of investing in condos as rental properties – and why I’m selling my condos now.
