The Journal — Read Before You Renovate
Materials, budgets, upkeep — the lessons we've learned, written down.
84 articles
How to Calculate Rehab Costs for a Rental Property Without Guessing
Learn how to calculate rehab costs for a rental with labor, materials, permits, ...
How to Value a Property Management Company Without Guessing
How to value a property management company using income, market, and asset metho...
Hospitable vs Lodgify: Which Vacation Rental Software Makes Sense?
hospitable vs lodgify: compare pricing, automation, direct bookings, and support...
Notice of Default Public Record: What Landlords Need to Know
Notice of default public record explained for landlords: learn what it means, wh...
which turnkey providers support tiered b2b programs? A practical vendor check
Which turnkey providers support tiered b2b programs? Learn how landlords can com...
Cost to Subdivide Land: A Small Landlord's Real-World Budget
Cost to subdivide land can range from a few thousand dollars to much more. Learn...
Buying an Investment Property Before First Home: Run the Numbers First
Buying an investment property before first home? Run the numbers on financing, t...
How to Find Cash Flow Properties Without Losing Your Weekend
Learn how to find cash flow properties with rental analysis, realistic expense e...
No Smoking Clause in Rental Agreement: A Practical Landlord Guide
No smoking clause in rental agreement: write a clear, enforceable rule, cover va...
How to Compare homestyle renovation loan rates Before You Rehab a Rental
Compare homestyle renovation loan rates, closing costs, points, and rental-prope...
is flipping homes lucrative in mo? Let’s run the numbers
is flipping homes lucrative in mo? Run the Missouri numbers on purchase price, r...
Set for Life by Scott Trench: A Practical Review for Small Landlords
Set for Life by Scott Trench explains a practical path to financial independence...