Resources
Resources for evaluating, operating, and growing your residential rental business.
Tools We Use & Recommend
These platforms, apps, and services can make real estate investing more efficient. Some links may be affiliate links. We only recommend tools and resources we would genuinely use.
Stessa
Free rental property accounting and portfolio tracking. Automatically imports income and expenses and keeps your books clean.
DealCheck
Analyze rental properties, flips, and BRRR deals in minutes. Run cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and max offer prices with confidence.
AirDNA
The go-to data platform for short-term rental investors. See actual revenue, occupancy rates, and seasonality for any market before you buy.
Reading List
The books that shaped how we think about real estate investing.
The Costs Behind a Rental
Our San Diego condo taught me how quickly the costs of owning a rental can add up. I wrote about the management fees and repairs, and what the experience cost us.