Julie’s Landlord Guides: Building Deals that Last
Every year, real estate investors lose money—not because they bought the wrong property, but because they failed to understand the legal, operational, and risk realities of owning rental property. From weak leases and poor entity choices to underestimating reserves and exit friction, most problems start long before a deal ever reaches court. This article outlines ten foundational lessons successful investors use to structure deals that survive real-world stress, not just optimistic spreadsheets.