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Investing Strategies

Cracking the Code on VA Loans: How Betty Boyce Built Financial Freedom Using Midterm Rentals and Dual Entitlement

Betty Boyce didn’t set out to become a real estate investor. In fact, just a few years ago, she was juggling National Guard responsibilities, family life, and full-time work. But after discovering Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and learning how to strategically use her VA loan benefits, Betty didn’t just buy homes—she built a real […]

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Investing Strategies

PCS Season: Investor Checklist

It’s that time of year: PCS season! Between preparing for your move and handling orders, out-processing, and getting the family ready, it can be difficult to also juggle moving a tenant into your property.  That’s where we come in. ADPI has all the resources you need to find quality tenants ASAP so that’s one less […]

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Business Tips

Mastering Mindset, Overcoming Challenges, and Building a Better Future with Austin Linney

When it comes to personal growth, financial success, and real estate investing, mindset is often the most critical factor. In our recent conversation with Austin Linney, a serial entrepreneur, mindset coach, and former real estate investor, we explored the transformative power of resilience, confidence, and self-awareness. Austin shared powerful insights from his personal journey—overcoming addiction, […]

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Business Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Property Management for Military Landlords with TurboTenant

For military families, homeownership often means becoming a remote landlord. With frequent relocations due to duty station changes, service members may find themselves managing properties from across the country—or even overseas. This challenge leads to a critical question: How do you effectively manage a rental property from afar without sacrificing your peace of mind? The […]

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Business Tips

What “Landlords” Have Wrong About Renting

Not every real estate investor is a landlord, but every landlord is, in fact, a real estate investor. If you look around, “landlord” has become something of a dirty word. That’s because, over the years, there has become increasing animosity between property owners and their renters. Now, we’re not here to invalidate anyone’s experience. There […]

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Business Tips

Why landlords are Loving Property Management Software

It’s 2025. Why aren’t you using software to manage your rentals? If you own rental properties, you’re either self-managing or using a property manager to manage your tenants. While both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, self-managing is the most lucrative way to manage your portfolio.  The average property manager charges between 8% and 10% […]

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Business Tips

Protecting Your Wealth & Maximizing Growth: The Power of LLCs, Trusts, and Self-Directed IRA

When it comes to building long-term wealth, protecting your assets is just as important as making smart investment decisions. Whether you’re starting a business, investing in real estate, or looking for ways to optimize your financial future, having the right legal and financial structures in place can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll […]

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Investing Strategies

The Journey from Rugby to Real Estate: Lessons from Murph McCarthy

In the world of real estate investing, there’s no one-size-fits-all path to success. For Murph McCarthy, a former Marine Corps officer, rugby coach, and entrepreneur, that path started on the rugby pitch and evolved into a thriving portfolio of rental properties. His journey highlights how early decisions, financial discipline, and a willingness to take calculated […]

4 min read
Investing Strategies

Rental Lease Agreement Guide: How to Create an Airtight Agreement

How confident do you feel in your rental lease agreement? As a landlord, your lease is the foundation of the relationship between you and your tenant. Not only does the contract protect you, your investment property, and your tenant, but it can help you stay compliant with state and federal regulations. Consider this:  Are you repurposing […]

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Investing Strategies

Checklist for Deployment- Turning your Primary Residence into a Rental

If you’re gearing up for deployment and considering turning your primary residence into a rental property, you’re not alone. Many service members choose to rent out their homes while deployed, creating a valuable stream of passive income and maintaining ownership for future use. However, successfully converting your home into a rental requires careful planning—from legal […]

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Investing Strategies

It’s True, Millennials are Opting Out of DIY Real Estate & Choosing Turnkey Investments

Millennials, now aged 27 to 42, are a generation marked by resilience. They’ve navigated economic challenges like the Great Recession and COVID-19 while rethinking traditional approaches to homeownership and investment. Today, more than half of American millennials own homes, and an increasing number are looking to turnkey single-family rentals (SFRs) as a way to build […]

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Investing Strategies

Key Differences Between Multifamily and SFR Investments

When evaluating real estate investment opportunities, comparing multifamily properties and single-family rentals (SFRs) reveals significant differences in market trends, challenges, and future potential. Understanding these differences is crucial for investors looking to make informed decisions. Multifamily Market Trends Rental Growth and Occupancy Rental growth has slowed, with some markets, like Austin and Phoenix, seeing negative […]

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