The Numbers
The spreadsheet category. ROI calculations, cost-per-square-foot comparisons, and the hard truth about whether a renovation will actually pay itself back in rent. If it doesn't end with a dollar figure, it doesn't belong here.
23 articles
Property Management Best Practices for the Weekend Landlord
Property management best practices for landlords with a day job: screening, main...
Before and After Renovation: What Actually Pays Off in a Rental
Before and after renovation photos are fun, but the real question is ROI. See wh...
How to Actually Calculate Rental Property ROI (Without the Spreadsheet Headache)
Learn how to calculate rental property ROI the simple way, including real number...
Real Estate Investing for Beginners: Let's Run the Numbers
Real estate investing for beginners: what actually matters — cash flow, spreadsh...
BRRRR Strategy: Can It Work for a Small-Scale Landlord?
BRRRR strategy explained for small landlords. See real rehab numbers, refinance ...
Lease Agreement Template: The One I Actually Use on My Rental Properties
Need a lease agreement template that actually protects you? Here's the state-spe...
"But It's an Investment Property" — When That Justifies Bad Spending
“But it’s an investment property” is the excuse that leads to overspending. Here...
Your Handyman Charged You $1,400 for That. Here's What It Should Have Cost
A handyman quoted me $1,400 for a job that should have been around $750. Here’s ...
Flooring That Survives Tenants: A Cost-Per-Year Analysis of 4 Materials Across My 4 Rentals
Cost-per-year analysis of 4 flooring types across my rentals based on real insta...
The $900 Bathroom Refresh — Line by Line, What I Actually Paid
I refreshed a tired rental bathroom for $897. Full breakdown of every dollar spe...
I Spent $3,200 on Kitchen Counters. It Raised Rent by Zero Dollars. Let's Talk
I dropped $3,200 on new kitchen counters in one rental. Rent stayed exactly the ...