Buy
Sell
Institutions

Learn
About Us
- What We Do
- Our Team
- Press
- Reviews
- Partners
Tools & Calculators
- Cloudhouse Rental Calculator
- Financing Calculator
Log In
Sign Up

The Roofstock Blog

Find tips & resources for investing in rental properties with Roofstock's Blog. Read about buying, selling & managing rental homes.

Latest Post

How Real Estate Investors Can Start Planning for 2021 Today

How Real Estate Investors Can Start Planning for 2021 Today

December 12th, 2020

Recommended Articles

Introducing Roofstock's New Podcast: The Remote Real Estate Investor

Introducing Roofstock's New Podcast: The Remote Real Estate Investor

March 26th, 2020

How to Calculate ROI on a Rental Property to Find Great Investments

How to Calculate ROI on a Rental Property to Find Great Investments

May 9th, 2019

Where to Find Investment Properties Under $100K

Where to Find Investment Properties Under $100K

January 29th, 2019

All Topics
Strategy
Markets
Buying
Finance
Owning
Trends and Research
Selling
Videos

The Tulsa Real Estate Market: What Investors Should Know For 2021

The Rochester Real Estate Market: An Attractive Investment in 2021?

Why Do Investors Buy Low Cap Rate Investment Properties?

The Closing Costs Each Side Pays on an Investment Property Transaction

How Much Money Do You Really Need To Invest in Real Estate?

How to Find a Rockstar Property Manager

A Simple Guide to Understanding Rental Property Depreciation Recapture

The Roanoke, VA Real Estate Market: An Attractive Investment in 2021?

How to Find Rental Comps So You Can Charge The Right Rent

How Much in Closing Costs Do Sellers Typically Pay?

Can Your Closing Costs Be Included in The Loan Balance?

How To Do An Accurate Rental Property Cash Flow Analysis

What Are The Four Types of Real Estate?

How Much Cash Flow is Considered Good For a Rental Property?

When Is It Actually a Good Idea to Buy a Foreclosed Home?

How Long Does a Seller Have to Respond to an Offer?

Trends and Research

The Best Real Estate Investing Blogs of 2021

The 20 Best States to Consider Investing in Real Estate in 2021

The Richmond, VA Real Estate Market: Investor's Guide for 2021

An Inside Look at The Des Moines Real Estate Market in 2021

A Look at Virginia Beach’s Real Estate Market For 2021

The Tucson Real Estate Market Overview for 2021

The Philadelphia Real Estate Market: Investor Overview for 2021

The Albuquerque Real Estate Market: What to Know for 2021

How to Form a Real Estate Partnership and The Pros/Cons of Doing So

What's a Reasonable Rental Increase to Ensure You Keep Your Tenant?

Wondering How Much You Should Charge For Rent? 5 Easy Steps to Decide

Roofstock vs. Fundrise: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Listing Agent vs. Selling Agent: What’s The Difference?

What is After Repair Value (ARV) & How to Avoid Its Common Pitfalls

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Pittsburgh

What is Gross Yield in Real Estate Investing?

What to Do If Your Appraisal Comes in Lower Than Your Offer Price

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Birmingham

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Memphis

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Indianapolis

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Atlanta

How to Sell Your Rental Property in St. Louis

Why Suburban Real Estate is No Longer "Boring"

Is Paying for Property Management Really Worth It?

10 Must-Follow Steps For Buying Your First Investment Property

Rental Property vs Stocks: The Pros & Cons of Each Asset Class

8 Major Reasons Why You Should Invest in Real Estate Starting Today

8 Types of Rental Property Loans and The Pros/Cons of Each

The 30 Best Places to Consider Buying Rental Property

Is a Higher Cap Rate Better? Understanding Risk/Reward

8 Reasons Why Real Estate Is a Good Investment

How to Choose an Awesome Property Manager in 2021

How Much Tax Do You Pay When You Sell a Rental Property?

The Different Types of Rental Property Inspections & What to Look For

What is Due Diligence in Real Estate?

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Columbia, SC

The Investor’s Guide to Rental Property Maintenance

1031 Exchange Timelines & Deadlines to Avoid Paying Capital Gains

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Houston

How to Sell Your Rental Property in San Antonio

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Charlotte

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Milwaukee

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Oklahoma City

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Dallas

Market Value vs. Assessed Value: What Investors Need to Know

Is a Low Appraisal Good for The Buyer?

7 Expert Lists Showcasing The Cheapest Housing Markets of 2020

How to Find Cash Flow Properties and Make Them More Profitable

The Top 14 Rental Property Tax Deductions Investors Should Know

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Tulsa

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Detroit

The Types of Income Producing Property (Plus Pros and Cons of Each)

The 3 Key Ways Investors Make Money in Real Estate

The Top 10 Ways to Invest $100K in Real Estate

The Top 12 Real Estate Strategies Investors Should Know About

How to Do a 1031 Exchange on Your Primary Residence

Inherited a Rental Property? Here’s What You Need to Consider

The Top 12 Benefits of Investing in Real Estate

How to Sell Your Rental Property in Cleveland

How to Run a Neighborhood Analysis for Real Estate Investing

What You Need to Know About a Reverse 1031 Exchange

Can You Really Take Cash Out of a 1031 Exchange?

The Boot in a 1031 Exchange (and How to Avoid Paying Taxes On It)

Is Value Add Real Estate The Right Strategy For You?

What You Need to Know About a Partial 1031 Exchange

What Is a Multi-Family Home and Are They Good Investments?

Buying a Duplex? Read This First

How to Grow an Enviable Property Portfolio

How to Do a Comparative Market Analysis (Plus Examples)

Does It Make Sense to Buy a Rental Property with Cash?

How to Invest $50k in Real Estate and Turn It Into $100k

What is a Class B Property and Are They Good Investments?

What is a Class C Property and Should You Invest In Them?

Everything You Need to Know About Real Estate Property Classes

What is Real Estate Underwriting & How Does It Work?

The Top Real Estate Investor Software of 2021

What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow - Book Summary & Review

The Different Types of Rental Properties & Which Is Best for You

How to Buy & Own Multiple Rental Properties

What is a Rent Roll and Why Is It Important for Real Estate Investors?

Buying a House with Tenants: Pros/Cons and Where to Find Them

Real Estate Investors - How Many Mortgages Can You Have?

Tax-Free Wealth - Book Summary & Review

What You Need to Know About Taking Out a HELOC on Your Rental Property

What to Know Before Doing a Cash-Out Refinance on Your Rental Property

The Fastest Growing Real Estate Markets To Watch in 2020

How to Use Your Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate

What Is Rental Property Depreciation and How Does It Work?

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing - Book Summary & Review

Building Wealth One House at a Time - Book Summary & Review

How to Successfully Refinance a Rental Property in 2021

Should You Create an LLC for Your Rental Properties in Another State?

The 2021 Clear and Simple Guide to Turnkey Real Estate Investing

What Does “Turnkey” in Real Estate Really Mean?

Why Investors Are Flocking to Huntsville's Real Estate Market in 2021

What is Equity in Real Estate and How Can You Grow It?

A Free and Simple Rental Property Analysis Spreadsheet

States Without Property Tax in 2021? No, But Here Are The Best & Worst

How Real Estate Leverage Can Be An Investor’s Best Friend

6 Insanely Inspiring Real Estate Investing Success Stories

Here’s How You Can Tell If It’s a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market

The Clear & Complete Guide to The 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange

How to Find a Real Estate Mentor Who Will Set You Up for Success

How To Finance and Purchase Multiple Rental Properties

The Charleston Real Estate Market: Investment Insights For 2021

What's Attracting Investors to Nashville's Real Estate Market in 2021?

The Columbia, SC Real Estate Market: Stats & Trends for 2021

The Jersey City Real Estate Market: Stats & Trends for 2021

What Are The Best Real Estate Markets for Cash Flow?

The Toledo Real Estate Market: What to Know for 2021

The Dayton Real Estate Market: Stats & Trends for 2021

What's Driving Demand in Austin's Real Estate Market in 2021?

The San Antonio Real Estate Market: A Smart Investment in 2021?

The Greensboro Real Estate Market: A Smart Investment in 2021?

What You Need to Know About Springfield's Real Estate Market in 2021

Jackson's Real Estate Market: A Hidden Gem in 2021?

Why Investors Have Their Eyes on Winston-Salem's Real Estate Market

The Minneapolis Real Estate Market: What to Know for 2021

The Baltimore Real Estate Market: Stats & Trends for 2021

What's Attracting Investors to Louisville's Real Estate Market in 2021?

Trends and Research

What The Recent Stock Market Volatility and Drop in Interest Rates Means for Real Estate

South Bend’s Real Estate Market: The Investors Guide for 2021

Should You Invest in Southwest Florida’s Real Estate Market in 2021?

A Look at South Florida's Real Estate Market For 2021

Tampa’s Real Estate Market: Market Stats & Trends for 2021

The Gary, IN Real Estate Market: What Investors Should Know For 2021

Is Savannah’s Real Estate Market One to Watch in 2021?

The Augusta Real Estate Market: Still a Good Investment in 2021?

The Athens, GA Real Estate Market: What to Know For 2021

What's The Outlook for Little Rock's Real Estate Market in 2021?

Is Mobile’s Real Estate Market Looking Attractive in 2021?

The Montgomery, AL Real Estate Market: A Smart Investment in 2021?

Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur - Book Review & Summary

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Book Summary & Review

Rich Dad Poor Dad - A Quick Book Summary and Review

IRR vs ROI: What’s The Difference & Which Should You Use?

Pros & Cons of Getting a Mortgage Under an LLC for Rental Property

Why You Should Consider Long Distance Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Asset Management vs Property Management: What to Know

How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax When You Sell a Rental Property

Trends and Research

The Top Real Estate Investor Websites to Bookmark in 2021

How To Finally Become A Real Estate Investor This Year

iStock-1061357372

How To Do A Real Estate Market Analysis Like a Pro

iStock-1130206991

The Top 25 Cheapest States To Buy A House In 2020

iStock-1147016023

Why Investors Still Love Florida’s Real Estate Market in 2020

iStock-635980782

A Look at Jacksonville’s Real Estate Market For 2021

iStock-538010989

The Orlando Real Estate Market: What Investors Should Know For 2021

Untitled design (18)-1

The Georgia Real Estate Market: What to Know For 2020

iStock-1143105207

The Kansas City Real Estate Market: Investor's Guide For 2021

iStock-963549134

Milwaukee’s Real Estate Market: What’s Attracting Investors in 2021

iStock-477016451

Can Birmingham’s Real Estate Market Keep It Going in 2021?

iStock-1149569993

The Pittsburgh Real Estate Market: Stats and Trends for 2021

Raleigh

The Raleigh Housing Market: Still a Smart Investment in 2021?

Cincinnati

What's Attracting Investors To Cincinnati's Real Estate Market in 2021

iStock-1030367104

Oklahoma City's Real Estate Market: Data & Trends For Investors in 2021

Columbus OH

Should You Invest In The Columbus, OH Real Estate Market in 2021?

Charlotte

What's Attracting Investors to Charlotte's Real Estate Market in 2021?

Cleveland

Cleveland’s Real Estate Market: A Hidden Gem in 2021?

Memphis-2

What Investors Love About The Memphis Real Estate Market in 2021

Untitled design (1)

Your 2021 Guide to The St. Louis Real Estate Market

Untitled design (1)-1

What Are The Best Cities to Invest in Real Estate in 2020?

Untitled design-1

The Pros and Cons of Investing in Section 8 Real Estate

Untitled design (25)

The Real Estate Pro Forma: What Every Investor Should Know

Untitled design (14)

Cap Rate vs. Cash on Cash Return: What Each Number Tells You

Untitled design (15)-1

What The Price to Rent Ratio Tells You About an Investment Property

Untitled design (14)-1

8 Ways To Invest In Real Estate With Only $20K

Untitled design (12)-1

What Is Vacancy Rate & Why Is It Important For Real Estate Investors?

Untitled design (11)

How To Calculate And Use Gross Rent Multiplier

iStock-1131267659

How to Do a Property Valuation: The Complete Guide

Untitled design (7)

What’s The Difference Between Cap Rate and ROI?

Untitled design (6)

What California’s New Rent Control Law Means for Investors

Untitled design (4)

How to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2021

Untitled design (28)

Is Detroit a Real Estate Investors Dream in 2021?

Untitled design

Which Rental Property Expenses Do Investors Need to Account For?

Untitled design (31)

Here's How to Deal with A Bad Property Management Company

Untitled design (13)

Why Investors Should Consider Chicago's Real Estate Market in 2021

houston-texas-usa-skyline-picture-id1004243142 (1)

Houston’s Real Estate Market: Still an Attractive Investment in 2021?

Indianapolis header image

Why Investors Are Flocking to The Indianapolis Housing Market in 2021

Dallas blog post header

Why Investors are Big on The Dallas Real Estate Market in 2021

Get the training built to help you become a savvy real estate investor

Learn More

Rooftalk Webinar Series: Expert tips for successful investing

Learn More

Join 100,000+ Fellow Investors.

Subscribe to get our top real estate investing content.

Subscribe Here!

Roofstock Markets

Alabama
Arizona
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Missouri
N Carolina
Nevada
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Wisconsin

Business
Buy Properties
Sell Properties
Manage Properties
Agents & Brokers
Become an Affiliate
Broker Licenses
Preferred Property Managers
Cloudhouse Rental Calculator

About Us
What We Do
Our Team
Press
Reviews
Partners
Careers

Learn
How It Works
Portfolio Investments
Blog
Knowledge Center
Markets
Financing
Bring Your Own Property
Certification & Guarantee
Neighborhoods
FAQ
Glossary
Roofstock Academy

Services
1031 Exchange
IRA Investing

Contact Us
General Inquiries
(800) 466-4116
support@roofstock.com

Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Broker Licenses | © 2021 Roofstock, Inc.
#1 ranking based on website traffic from Alexa.com as of 1/30/20. Over $2 billion in transactions since 1/26/16 as of 1/1/20.