The Journal — Read Before You Renovate
Materials, budgets, upkeep — the lessons we've learned, written down.
37 articles
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...
Four Doors, Two Kids, One Dog, and a Spreadsheet
Four rental doors, two growing kids, one energetic dog, and one master spreadshe...
Why I Don’t Answer Tenant Texts After 8 PM — and How I Set That Boundary
I don’t answer tenant texts after 8 PM and it’s one of the best boundaries I’ve ...
The $38 Faucet Upgrade That Made a Rental Look $200/Month Better
A simple $38 faucet upgrade in one rental kitchen made it feel significantly bet...
Window Treatments for Rentals: The $14 Blinds That Somehow Still Look Fine
After trying various window treatments in my rentals, the $14 basic blinds still...
"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...
The Tenant Called During Chloe's Recital. Here's What I Did
A tenant emergency call came right in the middle of Chloe’s dance recital. Here’...
The Maintenance Calendar That Keeps My Four Rentals From Exploding at Once
My shared maintenance calendar prevents crises across four rentals. Here’s the e...