Landlord by Design Blog
I started this blog as a form of therapy, a way to share ideas about ways to invest in real estate and manage your real estate investments.
I have found most of what is written online about real estate investing and property management is written with a slant to sell a service, course or investment. I wanted to be contrarian to that.
It is an interactive space with all my readers and followers. Some days I will just write a story based on one of my, or a reader’s experience. I welcome and appreciate all the stories from folks like you. Sharing ideas, solutions and advice has helped thousands of readers over the years.
If you are expecting perfectly edited corporate style blog posts with an agenda to sell you something, please leave this page (other than a link to buy one of our books).
If you want interesting helpful stories that tell the truth about the often chaotic world of real estate investing and property management, then enjoy the read.
The accidental landlord
The accidental landlord – what every landlord must know I think to understand what a landlord or landlady is, we should give the terms a definition. Here is what I found on Wikipedia: A landlord is the owner of a house, apartment, condominium, land or real estate...
What you need to know before you buy a condo
What you need to know before you buy a condo This concept of condominium ownership is relatively simple and has been around for a long time. Here is what Wikipedia has to say: A condominium, or condo, is the form of housing tenure and other real property where a...
Why people hate being landlords
Why people hate being landlords We have been real estate investors, landlords and property managers for several years. We do a lot of consulting with new, want to be, or about to be landlords. We often see a common theme with small landlords. They like the idea of...
Property Manager basic tool box
Property Manager basic tool box A property manager tool box, is a crucial piece of equipment for all property managers and landlords. I cannot tell you the amount of times Shelly and I were grateful to have some basic tools with us. I do want to point out that we...
Should you raise your tenants rent?
Should you raise your tenants rent? Here is the question: Should you raise your tenants rent? Click here to access our book It sounds simple and many books I have read and depending on where you live, many people will say “yes” raise it the maximum allowed for your...
Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Tenants
We are now in the holiday season so gifts are top of mind. Even if you do not celebrate Christmas it is all around us. Buying a gift for your tenant can go a long way to enhance your relationship with them. We do something simple and easy, that I think all the...