1PropertyHub — Latest Articles https://1propertyhub.com/ Expert real estate education for buyers, sellers, investors, and landlords. en-us Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:22 +0000 https://1propertyhub.com/assets/img/logo.png1PropertyHubhttps://1propertyhub.com/ Six Things First-Time Buyers Consistently Get Wronghttps://1propertyhub.com/blog/what-first-time-buyers-get-wrong/https://1propertyhub.com/blog/what-first-time-buyers-get-wrong/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000Jordan MercerBuyingThe recurring mistakes we see in first purchases, and what to do instead. How to Read a Seller's Rental Pro Forma Without Getting Fooledhttps://1propertyhub.com/blog/reading-a-rental-pro-forma/https://1propertyhub.com/blog/reading-a-rental-pro-forma/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000Devon ReyesInvestingThe eight line items sellers manipulate, and how to reconstruct real numbers from actuals. Rent or Buy? A Framework That Survives Changing Rateshttps://1propertyhub.com/blog/renting-vs-buying-2026/https://1propertyhub.com/blog/renting-vs-buying-2026/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000Marcus HaleHousing MarketWhy the answer depends on your horizon and transaction costs more than on any headline rate. Why Insurance Became the Affordability Storyhttps://1propertyhub.com/blog/insurance-is-the-new-affordability-problem/https://1propertyhub.com/blog/insurance-is-the-new-affordability-problem/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sara PruittInsurancePremium increases have overtaken taxes as the fastest-growing line in many housing budgets. Cap Rate Is a Price, Not a Returnhttps://1propertyhub.com/blog/cap-rate-is-not-a-return/https://1propertyhub.com/blog/cap-rate-is-not-a-return/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000Devon ReyesInvestingThe most misused metric in real estate, explained properly. House Hacking: The Most Capital-Efficient Entry Into Real Estatehttps://1propertyhub.com/blog/small-multifamily-house-hacking/https://1propertyhub.com/blog/small-multifamily-house-hacking/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000Devon ReyesInvestingWhy buying a two- to four-unit property you live in beats almost every other first move. Five Tenant Screening Mistakes That Create Legal Exposurehttps://1propertyhub.com/blog/tenant-screening-mistakes/https://1propertyhub.com/blog/tenant-screening-mistakes/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000Alina ChenProperty ManagementThe screening errors that produce fair housing complaints and bad placements. The Lock-In Effect and Why Inventory Stayed Tighthttps://1propertyhub.com/blog/what-the-lock-in-effect-means/https://1propertyhub.com/blog/what-the-lock-in-effect-means/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000Marcus HaleHousing MarketHow a large stock of below-market mortgages reshaped housing supply. The Eight-Week Moving Checklisthttps://1propertyhub.com/moving/moving-checklist/https://1propertyhub.com/moving/moving-checklist/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000Jordan MercerMovingA week-by-week plan from booking movers through the first week in the new home, including the address changes people miss. Mobile Home Park Investing: Land-Lease Economics and Real Constraintshttps://1propertyhub.com/investing/mobile-home-parks/https://1propertyhub.com/investing/mobile-home-parks/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000Devon ReyesReal Estate InvestingHow land-lease communities generate returns, infrastructure diligence, park-owned versus tenant-owned homes, financing, and regulatory considerations. Landlord Insurance: Dwelling Fire Policies, Loss of Rent, and Umbrella Coveragehttps://1propertyhub.com/insurance/landlord-insurance/https://1propertyhub.com/insurance/landlord-insurance/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000Alina ChenInsuranceWhy a homeowners policy does not cover a rental, DP-1 through DP-3 forms, loss of rents, liability limits, and requiring tenant renters insurance. Self Storage Investing: Low-Touch Operations, Real Operational Depthhttps://1propertyhub.com/investing/self-storage/https://1propertyhub.com/investing/self-storage/Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Devon ReyesReal Estate InvestingWhy storage economics differ, expense ratios, demand drivers, lease-up risk on new development, and how to underwrite an existing facility. Deeds and Title: Ownership Types, Warranties, and How Property Transfershttps://1propertyhub.com/legal/deeds-and-title/https://1propertyhub.com/legal/deeds-and-title/Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sara PruittLegal ResourcesGeneral warranty, special warranty, and quitclaim deeds compared, forms of co-ownership, recording, and common title problems. Pre-Listing Repairs: What to Fix Before You List and What to Leavehttps://1propertyhub.com/selling/pre-listing-repairs/https://1propertyhub.com/selling/pre-listing-repairs/Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Jordan MercerSelling a HomeWhich repairs prevent inspection renegotiation, what buyers actually notice, disclosure consequences, and how to budget preparation. Retail Real Estate: Anchors, Co-Tenancy, and Percentage Renthttps://1propertyhub.com/commercial/retail-real-estate/https://1propertyhub.com/commercial/retail-real-estate/Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Tom WhitfieldCommercial Real EstateRetail center formats, how anchor tenants drive value, co-tenancy clauses, percentage rent, and what makes retail durable. Mortgage Underwriting: What Actually Happens to Your Filehttps://1propertyhub.com/mortgage/mortgage-underwriting/https://1propertyhub.com/mortgage/mortgage-underwriting/Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Jordan MercerMortgage LearningAutomated versus manual underwriting, the four Cs, conditions and how to clear them fast, and what kills approvals late. What a Move Actually Costs and How to Budget Onehttps://1propertyhub.com/moving/moving-costs/https://1propertyhub.com/moving/moving-costs/Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Jordan MercerMovingLocal versus interstate pricing structures, binding versus non-binding estimates, valuation coverage, and the costs people forget. Rental Property Accounting: Books That Survive an Audithttps://1propertyhub.com/property-management/rental-accounting/https://1propertyhub.com/property-management/rental-accounting/Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sara PruittProperty ManagementSeparate accounts, chart of accounts for rentals, capitalization versus expensing, security deposit handling, and the records you must keep. The Seller's Closing Process: From Accepted Offer to Fundedhttps://1propertyhub.com/selling/closing-process/https://1propertyhub.com/selling/closing-process/Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Jordan MercerSelling a HomeThe timeline after acceptance, title clearance, payoff statements, prorations, the settlement statement, and what sellers pay. Flood Insurance: NFIP, Private Market, and Zone Realityhttps://1propertyhub.com/insurance/flood-insurance/https://1propertyhub.com/insurance/flood-insurance/Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sara PruittInsuranceWhy flood is excluded from standard policies, how NFIP coverage and limits work, Risk Rating 2.0, waiting periods, and private alternatives. REITs: Real Estate Exposure Without Owning Propertyhttps://1propertyhub.com/investing/reits/https://1propertyhub.com/investing/reits/Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Devon ReyesReal Estate InvestingHow REITs are structured, equity versus mortgage REITs, public versus non-traded, FFO and AFFO, and how REITs fit alongside direct ownership. Office Real Estate: Class Distinctions, Occupancy Reality, and Repositioninghttps://1propertyhub.com/commercial/office-real-estate/https://1propertyhub.com/commercial/office-real-estate/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000Tom WhitfieldCommercial Real EstateHow office buildings are classed, what hybrid work changed structurally, the cost of re-tenanting, and conversion economics. HELOC vs Home Equity Loan vs Cash-Out Refinancehttps://1propertyhub.com/mortgage/heloc-vs-home-equity-loan/https://1propertyhub.com/mortgage/heloc-vs-home-equity-loan/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000Jordan MercerMortgage LearningThree ways to access home equity compared on rate structure, cost, risk, and tax treatment — and how to choose. The Home Maintenance Schedule That Prevents Expensive Repairshttps://1propertyhub.com/home-improvement/home-maintenance-schedule/https://1propertyhub.com/home-improvement/home-maintenance-schedule/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000Alina ChenHome ImprovementMonthly, seasonal, and annual maintenance tasks organized by system, with the failure each one prevents. Maintenance Systems: Triage, Vendors, and Preventive Programshttps://1propertyhub.com/property-management/maintenance-systems/https://1propertyhub.com/property-management/maintenance-systems/Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000Alina ChenProperty ManagementCategorizing requests by urgency, building a vendor bench, preventive maintenance schedules, and the documentation that protects you. Jumbo Loans: Underwriting, Reserves, and How They Differ From Conforminghttps://1propertyhub.com/buying/jumbo-loans/https://1propertyhub.com/buying/jumbo-loans/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000Jordan MercerBuying a HomeWhat makes a loan jumbo, how underwriting tightens above conforming limits, reserve requirements, and when a piggyback structure beats a single jumbo. Landlord-Tenant Law: The Framework Behind Every Rentalhttps://1propertyhub.com/legal/landlord-tenant-law/https://1propertyhub.com/legal/landlord-tenant-law/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000Alina ChenLegal ResourcesImplied warranty of habitability, entry rights, security deposits, retaliation and discrimination prohibitions, and where state law diverges. Short-Term Rentals: Higher Revenue, Higher Operating Load, Higher Regulatory Riskhttps://1propertyhub.com/investing/short-term-rentals/https://1propertyhub.com/investing/short-term-rentals/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000Devon ReyesReal Estate InvestingHow STR economics differ from long-term rentals, realistic expense ratios, regulatory exposure, and the tax rules that make STRs unusual.