Landlord guides.
Practical, sourced guides for small landlords and rental investors. Each one connects back to the numbers in your analysis.
Landlord insurance cost by stateEstimated premiums for every state and what drives them.Analyze a rental in 10 minutesSeven steps from listing to a go / no-go decision, with a worked example.What is a good cap rate?Typical ranges, what drives them and real data from large U.S. cities.What is a good cash-on-cash return?Targets investors use, how to raise it and what typical homes return today.How to calculate NOIThe formula, what counts as an operating expense and a worked example.DSCR loans explainedHow lenders size the loan, typical requirements and the trade-offs.How to screen tenantsWritten criteria, income checks, fair housing and the FCRA notices landlords often forget.Landlord insurance vs. homeowners insuranceWhat a landlord policy covers, what it leaves out and how to budget for it.Self-managing vs. hiring a property managerTypical fees, their effect on cash flow and when each option makes sense.How to collect rent onlineRent collection apps and fees compared, plus the state rules to check first.Home warranty for a rental propertyWhat it covers, what it costs and when it makes sense for a landlord.
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