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“Pain felt by landlords is only temporary.” The law of unintended consequences was popularized by a Columbia University Professor considered a founding father of sociology, Robert King Merton. The Professor theorized that unanticipated or unforeseen consequences are the outcomes of a purposeful action not originally intended or foreseen. The consequences can be positive, an unexpected […]

Not long ago, while house hunting, my wife and I observed several properties proudly proclaiming no HOA on their sale signs! It seemed, at first blush, a benefit, no HOA fees, no restrictive CCRs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), no domineering, rogue HOA board members. However, we also observed no gated entrance, no sidewalks, no community

The median price of existing homes has increased nearly 20% year over year, fueled by intense demand, reduced inventory, and historically low-interest rates. The situation is no better for new homes as the cost of lumber has skyrocketed 250% since last year, raising average prices by nearly $36,000. For millennials seeking their first home, saving for a

For most renters, their monthly rental payment is their most significant obligation and receives priority treatment. If you are starting out and establishing credit, or if you need to improve your credit rating, you should be rewarded for paying promptly. Although most landlords do a credit check when vetting potential tenants, not all follow through

Tired of chasing tenants for rent payments? Wish there was an easy way to motivate renters to pay on time every month?  Here is the one solution that just works: Automate rental credit reporting. How?  With Sperlonga Data & Analytics. By automatically credit reporting your tenants each month to the credit bureaus, the tenant credit score