Tenants complain about security deposits and some landlords don’t think they should charge them. This post will cover why a security deposit is important for a landlord -- and a tenant -- and the best way to handle them.

Tax Day is just around the corner, and if you own a rental property, you’ll want to make sure that you are getting the best deductions possible. There are plenty of deductions that you can get for your investment property, but you may not know some of them. This post will cover some of the most common and most often forgotten deductions.

Becoming a real estate investor is a dream for many people, but most don't think it is possible without lots of extra cash. We believe that anyone can get into real estate investing, and you can turn it into a side business or retirement plan with the right steps. This post will cover some steps you should do before you even start looking for your first investment property.

It doesn't take long in property management to learn that a happy tenant is a good tenant. So to be a good landlord, it is important to make sure that your tenants are happy with the property and are well taken care of. This doesn't mean you have to let them run the place or you have to lose money on your investment, but these few tasks can make your tenant happy and your landlording experience a positive one.

We understand that many of our homeowners will want to sell their rental at some point. We are so happy to help with the sales process too, so we've put together some common questions that you should consider if you think you want to sell your investment property.

When doing your laundry, you probably don't think too much about using dryer sheets. Most people throw them into the dryer and toss them when the load is done. But dryer sheets can do so much more than remove static from your clothes! Check out some of them here:

Having good tenants means having a good experience as a landlord. It's as simple as that. So it is imperative that your property manager spend time finding the right tenants for your property and not just anyone to fill the space. These are some of the signs that show that a tenant will be the right match for your rental.

You may have heard about people who have retired in their 30s because they became a successful real estate investor, but you probably wondered how that is even possible. If you are interested in trying out real estate investment, you'll need some good resources. Check some of our recommendations here.

Many people have a difficult time trying to rent their home. They get feedback that the house didn't work for the tenants, and they start thinking that they will need to invest some serious money into their house just to get someone to live there. More often than not, that is not the case. We have found that the most likely reason a tenant doesn't want your house are these four reasons.

It's a question that comes up every time a potential landlord wants to rent their home. What happens if my tenant wants to paint? Or install lighting? Or change appliances? It is a great question to ask, and here is our answer: for the most part, it's a great idea to let your tenants decorate. Though, there are some times when you might want not want a tenant to make the rental their own, so let's go over those too.