The Rental Roof Blog
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Monthly Portfolio Report: November 2023
A close look at my Memphis rental properties in November 2023.
November RIA Roundup: The Real Estate Brokerage Conspiracy
A discussion of the successful lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors and other brokerages that could change how real estate is bought and sold. Plus a latest REI news & insights, and an essay about the ethics of rental properties.
Monthly Portfolio Report: October 2023
A close look at my Memphis rental properties in October 2023.
Three Ways Early Retirement Has Surprised Me
A guest post examines early retirement five years in, and the various ways it has turned out differently than I thought.
October RIA Roundup: Buying vs. Renting
A look at the age-old question: is it better to buy or rent? Plus the latest REI news and insights, and an essay about the power of habits.
Monthly Portfolio Report: September 2023
A close look at my Memphis rental properties in September 2023.
September RIA Roundup: The Incredible Growing Home
Homes have been growing in size for decades -- but is that trend reversing? Plus the latest REI news and insights, and an essay about our obsession with staying busy.
Monthly Portfolio Report: August 2023
A close look at my Memphis rental properties in August 2023.
Single Family vs Multi Family: Pros and Cons for Rental Property Investors
If you’re perplexed by all the plexes (duplex, triplex, quadplex), worry not! Learn about all the pros and cons of single family vs multi family, so you can decide which strategy works best for you.
August RIA Roundup: The Mortgage Lock-In Effect
How higher mortgage rates are locking sellers in place, which is supporting home prices despite falling demand. Plus the latest REI news and insights, and an essay about work vs. life.
Monthly Portfolio Report: July 2023
All the numbers for my Memphis rental properties in July 2023.
June/July RIA Roundup: The Commercial Crash
Lead Story: The Commercial Crash
Portfolio Updates
In Other News…
Final Thoughts: Luck
Monthly Portfolio Report: June 2023
A close look at my rental portfolio’s financial performance in June 2023.
Monthly Portfolio Report: May 2023
A deep dive into my rental portfolio’s financial performance in May 2023.
May RIA Roundup: The Recession That Never Comes
Lead Story: The Recession That Never Comes
Portfolio Updates
In Other News…
Final Thoughts: Epidemic
Monthly Portfolio Report: April 2023
A close look at my rental portfolio’s financial performance in April 2023.
March/April RIA Roundup: Are Home Prices Headed Up Again?
Lead Story: Are Home Prices Headed Up Again?
Portfolio Updates
In Other News…
Final Thoughts: Consequences
Monthly Portfolio Report: March 2023
A close look at my rental portfolio’s financial performance in March 2023.
Rental Property Coaching Case Study: Daniel Buys 6 Birmingham Rental Properties in 6 Months
Daniel had done some multi-family investing with a group of friends, but he was ready to break out on his own into cash flow rental properties.
Monthly Portfolio Report: February 2023
A close look at my rental portfolio’s financial performance in February 2023.
