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August 20, 2025August 19, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

When Should Landlords Offer Cash-for-Keys Deals?

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If you face problematic tenants, lengthy eviction processes, or need to regain possession of your property quickly, you might weigh expensive legal […]

August 19, 2025August 16, 2025Accounting, Investors

How to Calculate Capital Gain in Real Estate Investing

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Selling an investment property can generate substantial profits, but knowing how much you’ll keep after taxes depends on calculating your capital gain […]

August 18, 2025August 16, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

What Is a Restrictive Covenant in a Real Estate Deed?

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When you consider a real estate investment, you might see legal terms in the property deed that limit how you can use […]

August 18, 2025August 16, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management

Cap Rate Calculation: Essential Guide for Real Estate Investors

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Real estate investors use cap rate calculation to evaluate rental property investments and compare opportunities across different markets. The cap rate calculation […]

August 15, 2025August 13, 2025Investors, Landlords, Tenants

How to Start House-Hacking: A Beginner’s Guide

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House hacking offers a path to homeownership and real estate investing that many beginners overlook. This strategy lets you purchase a property, […]

August 8, 2025August 7, 2025AI, Blockchain, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management

Top Tips for Effective Blockchain-Powered Property Management

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Property management has traditionally relied on paper-based systems and manual processes that create inefficiencies, delays, and security vulnerabilities. Blockchain-powered property management transforms […]

August 8, 2025August 15, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

Avoid Risks with a Contingency Fund in Real Estate Investing

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Real estate investing offers many opportunities for building wealth, but unexpected expenses can quickly disrupt even the best investment plans. Market downturns, […]

August 7, 2025August 6, 2025Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management

Why Investors Love Buy-and-Hold Real Estate

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Buy-and-hold real estate is one of the most popular investment strategies for building long-term wealth, attracting everyone from first-time investors to seasoned […]

August 5, 2025August 4, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Tenants

Use Restrictions in Real Estate: How Zoning Impacts Your Property

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When you’re buying or leasing real estate, it’s important to know how zoning laws and other use restrictions will impact your property […]

July 30, 2025August 9, 2025AI, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Software, Tenants, Vacation rental management

Proptech 2025: Key Innovations Shaping Real Estate Technology

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Property technology, or proptech, brings together real estate and digital innovation to change how you buy, sell, manage, and invest in properties. […]

July 23, 2025August 13, 2025Landlords, Tenants

How to Use Zumper for Rent Trends: A Landlord’s Guide

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Setting the right rent price is key to maximizing your property investment returns. Zumper gives landlords access to detailed rental market data […]

July 22, 2025July 24, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

Zillow Rent Trends: How to Stay Ahead in a Shifting Market

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Staying ahead in today’s rental market means having timely data and a clear sense of where rent trends are headed. Zillow rent […]

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

Understanding Rent Rates: Key Factors That Influence Pricing

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The rental market constantly shifts, influenced by local demand, amenities, property condition, and even seasonal trends. Systematically analyzing market data and accurately […]