I am not sure if the events that occurred over 2000 years ago which began the celebration of Easter actually took place in the spring. That being said, a holiday that celebrates resurrection in springtime is absolutely perfect! It seems the earth itself goes through an annual rebirth around this time of year. Growing up, [...]
When we first started investing in rental properties, many of my friends would jokingly refer to us as “slumlords”. Although I knew they meant the term in complete jest, it still stung a little bit. “Rent collector” has had a generally negative connotation since biblical times and with good reason. Most of us have experienced [...]
After a career in the military, one’s tolerance for surprise is pretty high. I am thankful for this quality, since in the rental property business there is a surprise around every corner! I’ve alluded to the following story in a few of my writings, but I think it’s time to share what Paul Harvey used [...]
This week both of our sons are home for spring break. However, it appears “spring break” has all but disappeared in our family. By spring break, I mean the time-honored tradition of packing up the family wagon and going on vacation. The scary thing is, I didn’t even realize it was gone! I could place [...]
Sit down with any financial advisor prior to making an investment and the conversation almost immediately turns to investment goals and acceptable risk. Investing in real estate is no different. Before purchasing that first property, the rental property investor must decide how much risk they are willing to take. Perhaps the biggest risk one may [...]









