Investment Articles

Expert advice and strategies on real estate investment, including property selection, market analysis, financing options, and generating passive income through real estate assets.

Beginner Strategies

Webinar
How to Buy Your First Home

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How to Buy Your First Home

Learn how to save for a down payment, find the right financing, work with a real estate agent, and make your American...

Podcast
Choosing the Perfect Investment Property

8 min watch

Choosing the Perfect Investment Property

Explore the process of purchasing a rental property and evaluating deals. Krista interviews Seamus on his property investment journey and strategies.

Financing

Webinar
Financing and Refinancing Rentals

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Financing and Refinancing Rentals

Whether you're looking to grow your portfolio or simply better understand the rental landscape, it pays to be aware of financing and...

Glossary
What is a Mortgage?

4 min read

What is a Mortgage?

A type of loan used to purchase or maintain property or land.

Glossary
What is a Balloon Mortgage?

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What is a Balloon Mortgage?

A mortgage in which a homebuyer makes low payments throughout the loan period but pays a lump sum at the end of...

Property Types

Glossary
What is a Turnkey Property?

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What is a Turnkey Property?

A Turnkey Property is a home (single-family residence, duplex, or apartment) that is ready for a tenant to move into from day...

Glossary
What is an Apartment?

3 min read

What is an Apartment?

Discover Apartments: From Multifamily Properties to Ownership Pros and Cons - Learn all about what apartments mean.

Podcast
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

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Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) get a bad rap. In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Jonathan and Krista talk through the good,...

Glossary
What is a Furnished Rental?

3 min read

What is a Furnished Rental?

A rental unit that comes pre-supplied with the furniture and appliances that its tenants will require.

Glossary
What is a Townhouse?

3 min read

What is a Townhouse?

A type of real estate that has multiple floors and shares at least two of its walls with other residences.

Glossary
What is Workforce Housing?

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What is Workforce Housing?

Affordable housing for households earning between 60-120% of their area’s median income.

Glossary
What is a Triplex?

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What is a Triplex?

A property comprising three individual units in one building, and each unit typically shares at least one common wall.

Glossary
What is a Vacation Rental?

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What is a Vacation Rental?

An investment property rented out for short periods of time, typically less than one month.

Glossary
What is a Brownstone?

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What is a Brownstone?

A mortgage in which a homebuyer makes low payments throughout the loan period but pays a lump sum at the end of...

Glossary
What is a Duplex?

4 min read

What is a Duplex?

A duplex house is a residential property consisting of two separate units in a single building.

Blog
House Hacking 101

8 min read

House Hacking 101

Eager to generate passive income? House hacking could be your solution. Our insightful article unveils all you need to know about this...

Scams

Webinar
Rental Fraud and Scam Prevention

61 min watch

Rental Fraud and Scam Prevention

According to Dwellsy's latest Rental Fraud Survey, Americans are set to lose $16.1 billion due to rental fraud in 2023 - so...

Taxes

Podcast
Property Tax Appeals

8 min watch

Property Tax Appeals

In this Be A Better Landlord episode, we're tackling property tax appeals. A successful appeal lowers the assessed value of the property,...

Podcast
1031 Exchanges

8 min watch

1031 Exchanges

In this episode of 'Be A Better Landlord', we are joined by Kayla Mahoney, a Commercial Real Estate Advisor from Capital Property...

Webinar
Property Taxes and Appeals 101

57 min watch

Property Taxes and Appeals 101

Learn about property taxes and how to appeal your tax bill with the TurboTeam and experts from Ownwell in this informative video.

Glossary
What is a 1031 Exchange?

3 min read

What is a 1031 Exchange?

A real estate investment tool that allows taxpayers to defer capital gains taxes by swapping one investment for another, as defined under...

Glossary
What is Amortization?

4 min read

What is Amortization?

The systematic repayment of a debt or other financial obligation, often paid in installments.

Other

Blog
How to Successfully Work With Investors

12 min read

How to Successfully Work With Investors

Successfully working with real estate investors involves understanding their diverse strategies, leveraging effective real estate investment software, and optimizing communication and administrative...

Glossary
What is a Homeowners Association?

10 min read

What is a Homeowners Association?

Explore the HOA definition! Learn how homeowners associations operate and impact property management and owner responsibilities.

Glossary
What is Net Operating Income (NOI)?

3 min read

What is Net Operating Income (NOI)?

Unravel financial aspects of property management with our Net Operating Income (NOI) definition. Learn more landlord terms here.

Glossary
What is a Real Estate Investment?

3 min read

What is a Real Estate Investment?

Master real estate with our definition guide, starting with an in-depth look at real estate investment from a landlord's perspective.

Glossary
What are Amenities?

2 min read

What are Amenities?

Explore Amenities in Property Management: Learn how these desirable features enhance the appeal of homes, apartments, and communities.

Glossary
What is Appraised Value?

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What is Appraised Value?

The amount a real estate appraiser estimates your home is worth when it comes time to sell it.

Glossary
What is Personal Property?

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What is Personal Property?

Any movable property that is not permanently attached to real estate. This includes furniture, appliances, and vehicles.

Glossary
What is Asset Management?

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What is Asset Management?

The process of identifying, acquiring, and maintaining assets to maximize their value to an organization.

Glossary
What is an Appraisal?

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What is an Appraisal?

A professional opinion on the monetary value of real estate, normally conducted by a licensed appraiser independent of both the lender and...

Glossary
What is a C Corporation (C Corp)?

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What is a C Corporation (C Corp)?

A legal structure for a business in which the owners, or shareholders, are taxed independently from the corporation.

Glossary
What is Cash-on-Cash Return?

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What is Cash-on-Cash Return?

A metric used to determine how profitable a real estate investment will be, calculated by taking the total amount of cash generated...

Glossary
What is a Triple Net Lease (NNN)?

7 min read

What is a Triple Net Lease (NNN)?

A commercial real estate lease agreement in which the tenant pays the real estate taxes, insurance premiums, and maintenance costs in addition...

Glossary
What is the BRRRR Method?

6 min read

What is the BRRRR Method?

A real estate investment strategy hinged on using cash or short-term financing to buy a distressed property or a property under foreclosure....

Webinar
You Need Landlord Insurance

50 min watch

You Need Landlord Insurance

Discover the importance of landlord insurance vs homeowners insurance in this informative webinar by TurboTenant and Steadily.