The ultimate spring cleaning checklist for rental properties

Combine a physical “spring cleaning” with a review of workflows to protect property value, improve tenant satisfaction and ensure efficiency, Ryan Barone writes. Continue reading

The ‘secret profit’ trap agents don’t realize they’re walking into

“Secret profit” can show up in everyday transactions. Summer Goralik and Troy Palmquist share how to disclose properly and avoid unforeseen consequences. Continue reading

Cruises, gambling, beauty services: Florida property managers arrested for grand theft

Tim and Miranda Ard stand accused of using client funds to fuel a luxury lifestyle of travel, gambling, dining and entertainment. Continue reading

The real money in real estate isn’t just commissions 

Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman breaks down ancillary income streams for agents, including referral networks, investments, speaking and content. Continue reading

$18K to millions: Why you shouldn’t quit real estate

On this episode, Brandon Brittingham details how he went from $18,000 in Year 1 to building several eight-figure companies after almost quitting real estate, thanks to a pep talk that saved his career. Continue reading

How your brokerage’s audit could turn into a regulatory nightmare

In this episode of their “True Crimes” podcast, Troy Palmquist discusses real-life cases with compliance expert Summer Goralik and points out the red flags agents need to watch for to ensure their brokerage is on the up-and-up. Continue reading

5 rental metrics smart agents track to maximize NOI

Smart agents, particularly those who also own rental property, are layering rental performance data on top of traditional pricing analysis to guide better decisions and protect net operating income. Continue reading

Rentspree’s Landlord Pro targets fragmented rental operations

The company hopes Landlord Pro will appeal to rental operators burdened by fragmented marketing, leasing, and financial services products. Costs are harder to manage and predict when spread thin across a range of disconnected vendors. Continue reading

Read these scary tales from Inman’s own haunted houses

Spiritual encounters don’t just happen in ghost stories — some of Inman’s staff have witnessed them first-hand in their own homes. Continue reading

6 intelligent tech tools every agent-landlord can leverage

Being both a real estate agent and a landlord can feel like running two businesses at once. Ryan Barone examines the rise of intelligent rental management tools. Continue reading