Top 5 Flooring Choices for Rental Units That Deliver ROI
If you’re investing in rental properties, one crucial aspect to ponder is the flooring. The flooring in your rental units plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining tenants and ultimately ensuring a return on investment (ROI). The right flooring can enhance your property’s appeal, reduce maintenance costs, and increase property value. In this article, […]
Nashville’s rental market continues to soften as demand declines and supply continues to rise
Nashville’s rental market continues to soften as demand declines and supply continues to rise. New units come to market daily to compete against existing units and, as we enter fall/winter, fewer renters (not zero, but fewer) seek to move during the colder months. Units will continue to sit, and prices will likely drop—especially in the […]
How To Be Better Than 98% of Landlords: 3 Keys
Mastering the Art of Landlording with Empathy, Realism, and Consistency Being a landlord is more than just owning properties and collecting rent. It requires a unique set of skills and qualities that can make all the difference between a successful and satisfying landlord-tenant relationship or a constant struggle. In this blog post, I explore three […]
BiggerPockets Article: ‘Rent Prices In These 10 Markets Are Falling The Quickest’
Bigger Pockets: “Median asking rents are beginning to dip in many markets, according to new data from Redfin, a turnaround from the skyrocketing rent prices observed last spring. The median national asking rent fell to $1,937 in March, a 0.4% year-over-year decline. Median asking rent prices are lower than they’ve been in over a year, […]
MarketWatch Article Featuring Stephen Parker: ‘We’ve become a renting nation’: Landlords benefit from high house prices
When Nashville, Tenn., native Stephen Parker recently listed a mobile home that he owns on the rental market, he received about 30 applications in one week. “I priced it competitively,” he said. Parker, who is also a real-estate agent, said that he sees rent growth staying strong as many people find it too expensive to […]
Starting a Short-Term Rental Business: Risks and Rewards for Property Owners
Should You Start Your Own Airbnb Business? In recent years, the short-term rental market has experienced explosive growth thanks to the popularity of home-sharing platforms like Airbnb and VRBO While these platforms offer property owners a unique opportunity to monetize their homes, there are also risks and challenges associated with short-term rentals (STRs). In this article, […]
Selling Your House After the Super Bowl: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to List
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events of the year, and while many people are focused on football and festivities, it’s also a great time to think about your next big step: selling your house. Winter is often a slow season for the housing market, with many people choosing to wait until the […]
Top 5 Hidden or Unexpected Costs for First-Time Homebuyers
Hidden Costs When Buying a House – Top 5 Unexpected Costs/Fees When Purchasing a House Real estate agent and Realtor Stephen Parker (nashvillesparker) discusses the top 5 hidden fees that buyers come across when purchasing a home. Many first-time homebuyers are surprised at the expenses that go along with buying a home. In this short […]
House My Clients Offered On FLOODED !!!!
OK, here’s the situation My clients went away on a week’s vacation and We had a major downpour of heavy precipitation so I Made my way to the house’s location Pulling up there was cause for consternation Opened the door and saw enough water to please a crustacean Called my clients and gave them the […]
Dollar Cost Averaging with Investment Real Estate (WORRIED YOU PAID TOO MUCH FOR A PROPERTY?)
Dollar-cost averaging is a fundamental principle for beginners investing in real estate. Once you understand dollar cost averaging, you’ll never worry about when to buy property and trying to time the market correctly. In today’s real estate market conditions, don’t worry too much about paying too much for a single property. We all want good […]