Here's something no one has ever done until he or she became a landlord:   Determining the proper amount to charge in rent for a property.  You certainly know what your monthly cost is and you've probably had an appraisal done recently.  Unfortunately, these valuable steps are just the beginning.  There are many factors to determine when establishing the rental rate for a property.  If you are going alone (without the assistance of a property management firm), the whole process can be pretty bewildering.

With retail outlets playing “Jingle Bell Rock” overhead since the day after Halloween, it’s hard to forget that the holidays are just around the corner. While this time of year is a great time to enjoy the company of your loved ones, it also important to note that the holiday season also presents its own particular set of dangers. Please read the below tips for keeping safe this holiday season, particularly tailored for renters and their landlords.

Are you in a position to consider buying your first investment property? Congratulations! Relatively recent studies have shown that the average return on rental investments is almost twice as high as the average return on the Dow Jones market. You may be entering an excellent opportunity for a passive income stream to fortify your earnings.