3 years ago we made our largest real estate investment and purchased a 6 unit apartment building for $171,000. Since we bought it we have stabilized the property through rehabbing all of the units and making major upgrades to the building. Status At Start: When we purchased it 5 of the …

I have been valuing my rental portfolio wrong for years. As someone who consistently researches and analyzes personal finance information, I was dumbfounded when I realized that I was valuing my rental properties wrong.  With my rental properties I pay attention to 2 numbers: total cash flow and cash on …

Recently I published an article about Why Landlord’s charge large late fees.  All states have different regulations on how much of a late fee can be charged and when.  In Michigan, it is effectively up to the judge, adding drama and uncertainty to eviction hearings.  Here is how I learned …