by Scott Parks | Dec 4, 2020 | Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Management Education, Rent Collection
A lot of the landlords we talk to are afraid their tenants will stop paying rent. This is an understandable concern; you have your own mortgage payments and other financial obligations to meet, and consistent rental income is important to your cash flow and your long...
by Scott Parks | Nov 16, 2020 | Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Management Education
Brentwood real estate investors have a number of great opportunities to maximize the income they earn on rental properties in the local market. When you can increase the amount of rent you’re collecting, you can increase the long-term returns you earn on your...
by Scott Parks | Oct 2, 2020 | Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Management Education
Vacancy is something every investor dreads. Vacant rental properties are expensive. They’re stressful. They also increase the risk of deferred maintenance because no one is in the property to notice leaks and other potential issues. Losing money on vacancy is more...
by Scott Parks | Sep 18, 2020 | Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Management Education
As a new investor in Brentwood real estate, you’ll probably have a lot of questions and need a lot of resources. Smart investors – even if they’re new – will surround themselves with experts who can help with everything from identifying the right opportunity to...
by Scott Parks | Sep 4, 2020 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
The lease agreement you sign with your tenants is a contract that outlines your responsibilities and your tenants. Sometimes, those responsibilities are straightforward and easy to understand. Landlords are responsible for providing a habitable property, for example....
by Scott Parks | Aug 21, 2020 | Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Management Education
Pricing your Brentwood rental property correctly is a critical part of reducing vacancy and attracting a well-qualified tenant. We wish there was some scientific formula that we could rely on, but it often requires experience in the local market and an understanding...