Budgeting and forecasting Archives - Basic Property Management

May 5, 2025October 13, 2025Investors, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vendors

How to Vet Contractors for Your Next Flip Project

A group of contractors being interviewed by a homeowner at a construction site for a flip project. Blueprints and tools are scattered around the area

Choosing the right contractor can make or break your next flip project. You need a proven process to evaluate experience, communication, licensing, […]

February 10, 2025February 24, 2025AI, Blockchain, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management

Can AI Educate Real Estate Investors?

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Artificial intelligence transforms real estate investment strategies by providing sophisticated tools and data-driven insights. AI-powered tools revolutionize property investment by analyzing market […]

February 9, 2025February 24, 2025Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Tenants

Cities with the Largest Rent Increases Hit Record Highs in Early 2025

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Rental markets across America continue to evolve in unexpected ways as we move through 2025. Minneapolis and Chicago lead the nation in […]

January 24, 2025June 11, 2025Accounting, Investors

7 Mistakes in Real Estate Cash Flow Projections

A husband and wife real estate investing team looking at a chart on their computer showing a downward trend in projected real estate cash flow, with incorrect data and miscalculations highlighted. The wife is distraught and the husband has a shocked look on his face.

Accurate cash flow projections are crucial for successful real estate investments. Yet many investors make critical errors that can derail their financial […]

November 23, 2024February 28, 2025Investors, Landlords, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

How To Perform a Short Term Rental Property Analysis Like a Pro

A female real estate investor using a white board to show how to perform a short term rental property analysis.

Investing in short-term rentals requires a strategic approach to maximize profitability and ensure successful management. As a real estate investor, it’s crucial […]

November 11, 2024February 24, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management

Real Estate Financial Modeling for Investment Analysis

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Real estate financial modeling is a crucial skill for developers, investors, and analysts in the property sector. It involves creating detailed spreadsheets […]

October 14, 2024August 8, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords

How To Prepare a CRE Property Budget

A single miscalculation in your commercial real estate budget can cost you thousands of dollars in unexpected expenses and lost revenue. Last […]

September 23, 2024August 4, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Residential Property Management

How To Create a Real Estate Pro Forma

Assessing the profitability of a real estate investment requires more than just gut feeling or surface-level numbers. A well-constructed real estate pro […]

December 14, 2023July 21, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Tenants

10 CRE Investing Mistakes That Can Make or Break Your Property

Ever find yourself entangled in the complexities of commercial real estate investing? You’re not alone. There are a lot of CRE investing […]