What is the BRRRR method? Learn how to grow your portfolio of investment properties
BRRRR stands for “Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat.” This real estate investment strategy involves rehabbing run-down homes, renting them out, and then using home equity from the rental to buy your next property. Many investors have found that following the BRRRR method allows them to build a small empire of rental homes, a continuing passive…
Read MoreHow to start investing in real estate, according to a 25-year-old who co-owns 5 properties worth over $9 million
In 2015, Sahil Mehta helped sell his first property in the Berkeley, Calif., area at the age of 18, earning a commission of around $2,000. It solidified his interest in pursuing real estate sales and investments, which has only grown in the ensuing years. “It was such an incredible feeling, not because of the amount of…
Read MoreCommon Apartment Repairs Every Landlord Should Prep For
As much as we wish all rentals stayed in tiptop shape forever, this is not the case. And as a landlord (that is, property manager), a vital job is to maintain the property and fix things when they break. Although this can be both expensive and stressful, if you budget and plan for repairs and…
Read MoreKitchen Remodel For Rental Property Under $5K
Are you planning on updating your rental property but you’re not sure which improvements you should make? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The good news is that you can easily make improvements to the kitchen in your rental property for under $5,000. Contact RPM Central Valley At RPM Central Valley, we save…
Read MoreCalifornia’s eviction freeze ended, but you can still get rent help. Check your county
The statewide eviction moratorium ended, but residents from several counties throughout California can still apply for rental assistance. With the end of the moratorium, landlords who want to evict tenants for unpaid rent via a lawsuit must first apply for rental assistance. There may also be other eviction protections, depending on local laws and special…
Read MoreRental Property Tax Deductions (What Can You Deduct Now vs Depreciate Over Time?)
Are you searching for more information on rental property tax deductions? 2021 is quickly drawing to a close, and now is the right time of year to start organizing for filing taxes in 2022. Understanding which expenses are tax deductible for your rental property is important. And, knowing how to deduct rental property expenses which…
Read MoreThe eviction moratorium is set to end this month; here’s what renters, landlords can expect
Joel Trujillo owes more than $8,000 in rent, is out of a job, and is running out of options. He recently had a stroke and is taking medication for his diabetes and high blood pressure. The stress of the overdue rent only makes his symptoms worse. The 51-year-old Downtown Long Beach resident applied for the…
Read MoreIntroduction to Real Estate Investment Analysis
Are you planning on investing in your rental real estate in the Central Valley for the first time? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will share with you several excellent tips on real estate investment analysis. Determining the value of your real estate investment Like I said, different properties…
Read MoreRENTAL PROPERTIES: TO FURNISH OR NOT TO FURNISH?
Rental properties can be great investments and provide month-over-month profit for owners, while simultaneously accruing equity over the longer term. Some owners have a single rental property, while others have multiple properties as part of their overall investment portfolios. Every investor’s goals will be different, and rarely is a choice plainly right or wrong, or…
Read MoreLower rates coming for investment properties, second homes
It may soon be cheaper to buy investment properties or second home, thanks to a temporary roll-back of policies set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency earlier this year. The new rule, enacted back in January, limited Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s ability to purchase second home and investment property loans. As a result, interest rates and…
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