Dexter, who lives in Laguna Beach, writes books about real estate investing and teaches classes around Southern California for newbie landlords. He currently owns more than two dozen homes in the ...

It is a good idea that the allowance be escrowed if the tenant wants to be certain that the landlord has the means to pay the entire amount. If the tenant's budget exceeds the allowance, however, the ...

Marcia Castro Socas owns rental property and flips houses. She says first-time investors should focus on finding the right house, not the cheapest.

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. As a landlord, what was your experience ...

According to real estate experts, property managers spend at least 1 percent of a house’s value on maintenance costs annually. These figures might seem conservative, but they can significantly ...

It’s the landlord’s mantra: Lease, lease, lease. Apartment vacancies-every day and every week-cost the landlord money. So, between showing apartments and fixing leaky faucets, successful squires ...

Landlords and tenants will be feeling financial stress right now, and it is important that both parties recognise this and interact in a fair and transparent manner. Sean O’Neill, director at real ...