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Why I'd Sell a Far-Away Rental That Only Breaks Even
A far-away rental that only breaks even is a slow drain. Here's why I'd sell, how to assess an as-is sale, and what to check before listing.
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Automation, tax, and operations for hands-on landlords who run their own stack.
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Self-Manage Your First Illinois Rental Without Losing Your Mind
A retired Illinois landlord shares what I'd do my first year: self-manage, screen hard, write a tight lease, and collect rent the tax-smart way.
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Paid Your Owners Corporation Fees but Still Getting Bills? Reconcile First
When I managed units in Melbourne, a paid strata levy that still showed as owing was usually a reconciliation problem. Here is the exact process I used before VCAT or DSC.
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How to Find and Evaluate a Property Manager in Metro Atlanta
I hired the cheapest manager once and paid more in fees. Here's how I now find and vet property managers in metro Atlanta, from NARPM to the reference call.
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Selling Your Property Without an Agent: My Honest Take from Years of Managing Rentals
I've seen owners sell privately and do well. Here's what actually works when you skip the agent in Australia: pricing, photography, open homes, and the conveyancer.
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Why I'd Push Settlement Instead of Letting Sellers Rent Back
A retired property manager explains the real risk of a seller rent-back after settlement, and the licence-to-occupy details that protect you if you go ahead.
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How I Find a Property's Recent Sold Price Without Calling the Agent
Stop guessing what a property sold for. I'll show you the free method I've used for years to find the exact sold price using public portal data, no agent required.
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What I Check Before Buying a Unit: Building Defects, Strata Problems, and NBN
Buying a unit? Don't skip the strata report, the roof membrane, or a real NBN speed test. Here's the due diligence I've learned the hard way as a retired property manager.
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The Only Property Management Software a Beginner Landlord Needs (and When to Upgrade)
Start with Zillow, MySmartMove, a spreadsheet, and a dedicated bank account. Full platforms only make sense after 100+ units. Here's my real-world stack.
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Does Standard Homeowners Insurance Cover Rental Property? I Learned the Hard Way
Standard homeowners insurance isn't designed for rental properties. Here’s what landlord insurance covers—and why I learned the hard way that skipping it can cost more than you save.
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My Simple System for Utility Transfers and Why I Always Leave Curtains
Learn how to smoothly transfer utility accounts to tenants and why leaving curtains in an unfurnished rental can save you headaches and money.
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When Your Letting Agent Proposes Their Relative as a Tenant: Here’s How I’d Handle the Conflict of Interest
My letting agent disclosed their relative wants to rent my property. After years of managing rentals, here’s the straightforward conflict-of-interest strategy I developed.
