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Understanding Rent Cash Flow

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  • by Charlie Evans
Understanding Rent Cash Flow

An important math formula to learn as a landlord is your cash flow. I first learned about this concept after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do…

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Owning a Home is Not Passive Income

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  • by Charlie Evans
Owning a Home is Not Passive Income

For tax purposes, the IRS defines rental income as passive income. The idea of generating passive income from rental property sounds great. Let other people pay your mortgage while you kick back in your chair with a pineapple drink in…

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South Bay House Renovation Timeline

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  • by Charlie Evans
South Bay House Renovation Timeline

*Updated* South Bay House renovation has finally been completed. This renovation was very challenging because we were delayed by Coronavirus lockdown where construction and inspections were completely stopped for 80 days. We had to continue making mortgage payments until the…

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I Installed a Macerating Toilet in my ADU

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  • by Charlie Evans
I Installed a Macerating Toilet in my ADU

We installed a macerating toilet (also called upflush toilet) in our accessory dwelling unit so the tenant could have a personal bathroom without having to share. The location of this bathroom was far back on the property which sat slightly…

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How to Build an ADU and List it on AirBnB

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  • by Charlie Evans
How to Build an ADU and List it on AirBnB

My wife and I prefer long-term tenants over short-term because it is lower maintenance and consistent rental income. However, we felt that one of our properties had enough room in our rear yard to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)…

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Welcome to Rent the Mortgage

Hey there. I am Charlie Evans. I started Rent the Mortgage in 2019 to begin documenting my financial lessons with the intent of inspiring others to start their FIRE journey through real estate. I bought my first home at age 31 during a mortgage crisis in 2010 and have included real estate in my financial portfolio ever since. Learn how you can get started in the introduction.
Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) through real estate.

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