Tenant Turnover, the Landlord’s Dreaded Moment

KitchenWith my 24+ units, tenant turnover is inevitable.  In my case, it happens every few months, to the tune of six to eight per year.  Tenant turnover is not all that bad, if you get great tenants to start with.  It’s when you have a marginal tenant that apartment turnover is a lot of work. Continue reading “Tenant Turnover, the Landlord’s Dreaded Moment”

How to Use Credit Checks For Screening Renters

credit-40671_1280-PDThis post will tell you how to use credit checks for screening renters.

Why do we care about Credit Records and Credit Score? A credit is score is an indicator of the probability of a default, nothing more. It will show if the person has been responsible with their finances. If a person is responsible with their finances, odds are, they are also responsible with the rest of their lives. A credit score of 700 or better, indicates a solid person. A credit score below 600, indicates a person with some issues, maybe permanent, maybe temporary. Continue reading “How to Use Credit Checks For Screening Renters”

Dave Lindahl’s Multifamily Millions Boot Camp Review

books_12I have always been a advocate of continuing education when it comes to investments, especially RE investments.  When I first saw the flyer for Dave Lindahl’s Multifamily Millions Boot Camp, it was very intriguing.  These type of seminars are not a typical college learning event.  They are always a lot of hype and energy. Continue reading “Dave Lindahl’s Multifamily Millions Boot Camp Review”

How I turned a Class ‘D’ Apartment Classification complex into a Class ‘B’ complex.

PistolWhen I purchased my first 4-plex, it was in a first ring suburb, in a nice area of town. It was built in 1985. You could throw a rock outside the complex, and hit $300K homes on all sides. By anyone’s definition, this should be a great place.  Unfortunately, the apartment classification was less than to be desired. Continue reading “How I turned a Class ‘D’ Apartment Classification complex into a Class ‘B’ complex.”