Every landlord knows that maximizing the rent potential of a home means attracting quality tenants. Getting the right people to walk through your rental home’s door means you need to do some aesthetic and functional upgrades that add value to your property....
When we’re talking about renovating a rental property, I’m usually recommending NOT to over upgrade the home. That being said, there are a few items that are worth the splurge! In this post, you’re going to learn all six! Paint. You might think that paint...
Rome wasn’t built in a day! This phrase was a French proverb in the late 1100s but wasn’t added in English until 1545. The actual meaning of this phrase is – “Important work takes time”. This expression works as a plea for someone to be patient. The same...
We don’t want to belabor the obvious, but great curb appeal is paramount, whether you are selling, for example, a home in the suburbs of Chicago or renting an apartment in Milwaukee for market rate. After a long day of property viewing, potential buyers and renters...
When you’re renovating your rental property, it’s important to make the home comfortable and safe for your tenants. However, there are certain improvements that simply don’t pay off. In order to maximize your return on investment, you won’t want to waste money on...
How can you determine if you should spend money renovating an investment property? This depends on the condition of the property, your budget, and how often you would like to deal with maintenance. Obviously, some properties will need a little more love than others....