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Finding Tenants

How to Post a Rental on Facebook Marketplace in 2026

Learn how to post a rental on Facebook Marketplace, create a compliant listing, handle inquiries, avoid scams, and move renters into screening.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 19, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 19, 2024

Rent Collection

How To Accurately Account For First And Last Month’s Rent

There are several aspects to consider if you want to benefit from collecting the first and last month’s rent while staying within legal guidelines.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 15, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 15, 2024

Reporting & Tax

Landlord Tax Documents: Everything You Need To Know For Tax Season

To help you streamline your tax season we’ve put together this guide outlining the main landlord tax documents you need to know about. 

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 11, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 11, 2024

Reporting & Tax

What Is Cost Basis In Real Estate And How Do You Calculate It?

We take a look at rental property cost basis and the role it plays in capital gains tax and depreciation recapture.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 8, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 8, 2024

Investment Strategy

15 Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in 2027

The best places to invest in real estate in 2027, now that mortgage rates are near 7% and cash flow has shifted away from the cooling Sun Belt.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 2, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 2, 2024

Reporting & Tax

3 IRS Safe Harbors Landlords Need to Know About

Safe harbors are rules implemented by the IRS to allow qualifying entities to simplify their tax filings and save money.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 29, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 29, 2024

tenant management

All About Capital Gains Tax On Rental Properties

Keeping detailed records of your finances across your investment portfolio will ensure you pay the correct capital gains tax.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 24, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 24, 2024

tenant management

What is the Pass-Through Deduction in Real Estate?

The pass-through deduction allows qualifying real estate investors to deduct up to 20% of net business earnings from their income taxes.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 22, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 22, 2024

Investment Strategy

What Are The Tax Consequences Of Transferring Property To An LLC?

Should you keep your rentals in an LLC? To answer this question you need to understand the legal and tax consequences of transferring a property to an LLC.

Updated

January 18, 2024

Updated

January 18, 2024

tenant management

Net Cash Flow For Rental Property: Formula, Examples And Benchmarks

The net cash flow formula describes income and expenses during a given period of time helping investors understand profit and loss.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 15, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 15, 2024

tenant management

Top 7 IRS Audit Triggers Real Estate Investors Need to Know

Owning and managing rental properties comes with several advantageous tax rules. However, they can be complex and often trigger IRS audits.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 9, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 9, 2024

Reporting & Tax

Is Rental Income Active Or Passive?

Is rental income deemed active or passive by the IRS and how does this affect how rental income is taxed?

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 4, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 4, 2024