The Retired Landlord

[...] time. The investment strategy commonly known as ‘Buy and Hold’ is true for real estate investing as well. Investing in real estate has a lot of potential for long term wealth. In fact, it [...]

[...] As I still plan my attack to enter real estate investing, or more specifically, residential properties, I continue to ask myself whether real [...]

[...] money can buy you success, that couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to real estate investing. While I have yet to make the plunge in buying my first investment property, I have been [...]

[...]  may be exciting at first, but have you stopped to consider the worst case scenario? While real estate investing can often be a long-term investment and allow you to retire early, it is important to [...]

[...] ’s economy and the tightened lending standards, it can be hard to figure out how to buy a rental property. Financing a rental property can be tough business, and paying all cash can seem daunting [...]

[...] If you are thinking about buying a rental property, there is a lot you should know. Becoming a landlord is a big decision – it is more like [...]

[...] you ever spent more than you should have on a major purchase? If you are looking to buy a rental property or have just purchased one, it’s important to first realize that houses are listed higher [...]

[...] If you are looking to buy your own rental property, as I am, odds are that you are trying to find the best property. We all know that there are [...]

[...] you why EVERYONE invests in real estate, I can tell you why I am planning on investing in rental properties. Below are various advantages to real estate investing. Potential for Passive Investment:  [...]

[...] homes while others purchase multi-family units. In addition to the variation of types of rental properties, there are also many variations in how you purchase an investment property, especially in [...]

[...] myself before I make the plunge. Possible Explanations for Why People Don’t Own Rental Properties There are many reasons why people choose not to invest in rental properties. Here are some [...]

[...] cost you. It is better to know ahead of time than to have a bad experience and get out of rental properties forever. What do you do to prevent these risks from actualizing? [...]

[...] a vacancy or when the fridge breaks. In order to keep you tenants happy and protect your long-term investment, you need to have some money. Management Skills – Owning rental properties is not [...]

[...] stopped to consider the worst case scenario? While real estate investing can often be a long-term investment and allow you to retire early, it is important to protect yourself. This is part of the [...]

[...] Investment properties are great investments for the long haul, but with today’s economy and the tightened [...]