Have you hired a CPA yet? Decided whether you want to file for an extension? For investors in particular, all of these looming deadlines might seem daunting. If you’re wondering where you should focus your attention as April approaches, use this visual representation to organize your thoughts. 2017…

You may remember an article I wrote a while back regarding what being a CPA has taught me about becoming a millionaire. I wrote that article because I am able to peer into the lives of financially successful men and women. In doing so, I’d noticed trends in habits that these people possess and I…

Buildium Free Trial Buy Now Blog Accounting & Bookkeeping Buildium Software News Growing Your Business Industry News & Events Legal Concerns Maintaining Your Properties Resident Retention Tech & Sustainability This week in property management news: February 27, 2017 Industry News & Events Apartment…

Located on the southeast coast of Virginia where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic, Virginia Beach is much more than a resort town. With a robust job market, safe streets, high performing public schools and lots of cultural and recreational options, the biggest metro area in Virginia offers…

Life isn’t all peaches and cream when you are dealing with home equity loans and lines. They sound great, but you need to understand the risks inherent in such loan products. If the funds are misused, tapping into your home equity can be disastrous to both your real estate investing business and…

Renting is on the rise for both Millennials and families. Furthermore, research shows that homeownership for families is actually decreasing. According to The Guardian , over the past 10 years, 912,000 more households with children have started renting privately There are many factors at play here,…

Few people think about the physical exertion required to move an entire household until they are halfway through and their backs and shoulders are getting sore. That doesn’t have to be you if you do some preparation in the weeks leading up to your move! From head to toe, we’ll give you the rundown…

February 24, 2017 SHARE Frequent flyer, map enthusiast, BBQ lover... Who are we talking about? Why, it's Andrew, our resident world traveler and Success Manager! Learn from Andrew's pro moving tips and see what else makes this native New Yorker unique. Where did you grow up? Westchester, just north…

Ever heard of the 17th century Dutch tulip bubble? Tulips had been introduced to Holland from Turkey in the late 1500’s. The Dutch people loved them, and within a few decades, their love turned to obsession. Throwing aside all reason, people began “investing” in tulips like there was no tomorrow. At…

Every real estate guru has been saying this since the days of William Nickerson: Always build rapport! It might seem obvious, but it’s hard to understate just how important rapport is when it comes to real estate or any other business. Still, many of us shrug it off. I should, of course, note that…

Boston is a tough market. Prices are high, but even high rents aren’t enough to make it profitable to invest. Ricky Beliveau makes money by renting to students, converting small multifamily buildings into condos (it’s easier than you think!), and transitioning unused space into more bedrooms to add…

Sacramento is attracting more and more people every year, thanks to its stable economy and strong job market. If you’re planning on moving with kids to the Sacramento area, you’ll be glad to hear this city is also bubbling with fun places and activities for younger ones. From fantastic playgrounds…

Millennials are becoming one of the most significant age groups of real estate buyers and renters today. They are also becoming active real estate investors. If you connect with them well now, you’ll create lifelong relationships with endless repeat business opportunities. Of course, this connection…

Buildium Free Trial Buy Now Blog Accounting & Bookkeeping Buildium Software News Growing Your Business Industry News & Events Legal Concerns Maintaining Your Properties Resident Retention Tech & Sustainability 15 winter landscaping tips to keep your property looking its best Maintaining Your…

It seems like many people have romantic visions of moving to a new city. The bright lights of Manhattan, the California culture of Los Angeles, the hipster vibes in Portland — but moving to a new city isn’t really an adventure that should be taken lightly. If you haven’t been to your dreamy new…

Buildium Free Trial Buy Now Blog Accounting & Bookkeeping Buildium Software News Growing Your Business Industry News & Events Legal Concerns Maintaining Your Properties Resident Retention Tech & Sustainability This week in property management news: February 20, 2017 Industry News & Events The rise…

We’re thrilled to announce that Buildium has partnered with Property Manager Websites to provide additional rental marketing and website customization options. An optimized website is one of the best tools for property managers to grow their business and attract both tenants and owners. Property…

A friend who happens to also be a business partner in one of my non-real estate ventures reached out this week with a question. He does this from time to time, seeing as I am such a big shot real estate expert and all… This time, the text read: Hey, Ben – how about this condo…? This was worth a…

The lease option can be a powerful strategy in real estate—but it also comes with its challenges. Know what you’re getting into by educating yourself. 1. The Due-on-Sale Clause You’ve probably heard about the dreaded due-on-sale clause before, but just so we’re all on the same page, let me give you…

The evolution of modern technology has in many cases outpaced the average person’s ability to keep up with it all. Take, for example, the Internet of Things — a phrase describing the technology that is allowing people to connect and control just about everything with our smartphones or computers.…

You’re not taking three-week long trips to Bali and you replaced your Starbucks habit with Dunkin’ Donuts—so you’re doing pretty well financially, right? Wrong! These seemingly innocuous will sneak in and murder your budget in the night. 1. Too Many Small Grocery Store Trips Stephanie R. Caudle,…

February 16, 2017 SHARE A top-tier hotel experience is the epitome of luxury. Impeccable customer service and careful attention to detail both contribute to a deluxe, personalized stay for every hotel guest, striking the perfect balance between pampering them and making them feel right at home.…

For those relying on real estate investments as a core part of their financial planning, the debate between different types of properties is an important one. Multifamily homes tend to yield profits quickly, but they also have a high rate of failure. The same goes for office and retail space—you may…

I like to speed. Traveling down the freeway, something just seems wrong about going the speed limit. I have to push the limits just a little. This is what intrigues me about the Autobahn in Germany. This federal highway has no federally mandated blanket speed limit, which makes it a dream for people…

I recently spent some time evaluating a deal in an MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) about 8-9 hours from Lima by car. This MSA is quite attractive from an employment and demographics standpoint, and combined with the fact that the property was unlisted, this seemed like an interesting lead to…

As a society, we’ve long equated home size with success—the bigger, the better. Most notorious were the McMansions built in the years leading up to the housing crisis. But for the first time since the recession, home sizes might be shrinking—and interest in a simpler way of life is growing. In 2015,…

I love to step outside the theoretical and get down to the real world, so let’s outline three scenarios of how private money can be used to fund your real estate investing business. How to Use Private Money in the Short-Term, Medium-Term & Long-Term Short-Term Ivan is a house flipper in Southern…

Buildium Free Trial Buy Now Blog Accounting & Bookkeeping Buildium Software News Growing Your Business Industry News & Events Legal Concerns Maintaining Your Properties Resident Retention Tech & Sustainability This week in property management news: February 13, 2017 Industry News & Events The secret…

As the population of the earth creeps toward an estimated 7.5 billion people, many are becoming more interested in reducing their carbon footprint at home and thereby reducing their environmental impacts on a broader scale. Ripple effects start small and add up — so here are ten things you can do at…

Here Are a Few Tips to Help You Make Sure Your Most Fragile Furniture Make the Trip in One Piece Seeing as furniture is so heavy, it is sometimes easy to overlook the fact that it can also be delicate. Whether it’s an ornate stool, an antique cabinet or just a desk with lots of moving parts, moving…

Real estate is like anything else in life—you can either follow the crowd or you can lead your own way. If there is one thing I have found that most investors get wrong, especially when the are buying properties outside of their local market, is that they are too dependent on the statistics, the…

Real estate agents are on their way out. How can they save themselves? Why is this so important for property investors to watch? Once upon a time, there was no internet. Real estate brokers had exclusive access to real estate listing data. There was hardly any transparency, scale, or speed in…

When starting out, I recommend that buy and hold investors look at smaller deals, as I did. It’s a good way to get your feet wet and learn the game of investing. It’s also a way to build a track record as a successful investor and landlord. You may be able to do deals of this size with your own…

Talk about “musical” chairs! Calum Hood , a member of Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer , has bought a Hollywood Hills home from rock guitarist Richie Kotzen , according to real estate gossip Yolanda . Hood paid $1.4 million for the 2,150-square-foot traditional home built in 1959. And BTW,…