You’re about to sign with your first property manager. Scanning the contract, a line item stops you cold: “Employment Agency Fee.” Is this a typo? Are you being billed for their HR department? For a new real estate investor, a confusing term like this feels like a red flag. This post will
Is that rental property really a good deal? The Cash Flow Myth makes many investors believe that any property with rent potential is automatically profitable. You’ve heard the buzz about a 50-year mortgage plan, but would that even make a bad deal good? The truth is, it doesn’t matter if
Meet Alex, a new investor buzzing with the excitement of closing on their first rental property. They feel a wave of relief after hiring a property manager and think the hard part is over. Six months later the dream sours. The manager is unresponsive, rent has been late twice, and
In real estate, what you don’t know can cost you more than the property itself. Behind glossy brochures and perfectly polished financial statements, there can be a very different reality—one the seller hopes you’ll never uncover. That’s where a forensic audit comes in. More than just “double-checking the numbers,” it’s
You did it. You closed on your first house flip and the numbers looked great on paper—a $50,000 gross profit. But now you’re staring at the final closing statement. After subtracting the $18,000 in agent commissions and thousands more in other fees, your actual take-home profit feels… deflating. You can’t
Are empty units draining your profits? If your rental property is sitting vacant, the root cause might be misjudged tenant demand—a costly mistake that many investors make. In Episode 47 of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell dives into one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of real
Podcast Summary: BRRRR Method Mastery: A Book Review on Recycling Your Capital Ready to build a real estate portfolio without constantly needing new capital? On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast‘s new “Real Estate Book Review” series, hosts Sophia and Jacob break down David Greene’s Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance,
Podcast Summary: House Hacking 101 Dream of owning real estate but short on cash and experience? On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell introduces “Emily,” an aspiring investor just like you, and reveals how house hacking can be her – and your – secret weapon. Learn
Landlord’s Rental Property Maintenance Checklist You’ve just invested in your first rental property, eager to start generating passive income. But between your 9-to-5 job and family commitments, you’re wondering how to keep your property in top shape without it becoming a second full-time job. Don’t worry – you’re not alone,
Podcast Summary: Landlording Made Simple Making the jump from property buyer to property manager can be intimidating – especially if you’ve never handled tenants, midnight emergencies, or month-to-month operations. In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, Martin Maxwell walks you through the “M for Manage” step, demonstrating how to
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and commercial real estate (CRE) is no exception, as generative AI is reshaping the future of property management. Recent research reveals that approximately 50% of real estate businesses already leverage AI, achieving notable benefits such as cost reductions and improved property valuation accuracy
Remember when COVID-19 turned the short term rentals market upside down? Those early pandemic days had hosts wondering if their investment properties would recover. Fast forward to 2024, and you’re probably asking yourself: “Is investing in short-term rentals still worth it?” In fact, despite recent economic shifts, demand for short-term