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G. Brian Davis - ArticlesBrian Davis is a real estate investor and landlord based out of Baltimore, MD. He owns 13 investment properties, most of which he bought as shells and supervised as they were renovated. He is also a film critic and real estate writer, and contributor to a database of real estate investor articles and a landlord blog. Five New Landlord Mistakes to AvoidBeing a landlord is a dream come true for many homeowners and new real estate investors, and rightfully so: what could be better than making money each month while someone else pays off your mortgage? It's a great dream, and can be a great reality, with some work and some... Successfully Raise the Rent With a New Rental AgreementAs all real estate owners know, the cost of owning a home or rental property rises steadily over time, from pesky tax assessment increases, to property insurance premiums shooting up, to property repairs. For landlords, this means their rental income must increase alongside these rising costs, which in turn necessitates... Demography, Geography, And Ideas For Long Term Real Estate InvestingUnless you've been living under a rock for the last several years, you've probably noticed how difficult it is to sell real estate in this miserable market. For most real estate investors, this means that the most lucrative way to invest is to buy now while prices are low, and... 5 Ways to Make Your Tenants Pay Rent Early (and Treat Your Rental Property Better)Imagine if your tenants always paid their rent, not merely on time, but EARLY? Startling concept, isn't it. While many tenants start out performing well, over time many become lax with their rental payments, their treatment of the property, and their adherence to the rental agreement. Here are five tips... How to Sell or Rent FAST in a Slow MarketWhether you're a real estate agent trying to move some inert inventory, a homeowner trying to sell your house, or a landlord trying to fill your rental property, it's hard to move real estate right now. Supply (your house and the fifteen others available on your street) is high, demand... How to Succeed in Real Estate Without Really TryingSome people in real estate always seem to be out at the golf course, or spending time with their friends and family, and doing a lot of things that have very little to do with their supposed profession. How do you become one of those people?
There are two principles, rules,... Real Estate Investing - Eliminating RiskWhat would it be like to create business plans so clever that they are virtually infallible? A lofty goal, but an attainable one, for real estate investors willing to take the time to create a series of safety nets for their investments.
The premise works as follows: no matter how long... Real Estate Investing - The Rental Retirement PlanWe'll start with the assumption that you would love to retire, with reliable income flooding your account with little work on your part. For our purposes here, we'll also assume that you're a real estate investor or landlord.
Many real estate investors started with the goal of acquiring as much real... Real Estate Staging - How to Sell/Rent it NOW!You probably think that staging is something that should be left to Martha Stewart and Hollywood set designers, something tedious to be avoided. Whether tedious to you or not though, I will say this: in a slow real estate market, you need an edge. That edge doesn't have to come... How to Find a Handyman or ContractorFinding a good contractor is one of the most difficult (and tedious) tasks a real estate investor has to undertake. Honest, hardworking, and talented contractors exist, but almost always charge accordingly, making it difficult to find a bargain. However, asking the right questions, both of yourself and of them, can...
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