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Why a MartelTurnkey Rental is the Best Kind of Passive Income

It seems everyone is interested in making passive income these days. One look at YouTube or TikTok and you’ll find all kinds of “gurus” touting ways to make money without working. Of course, making passive income is possible, and real estate is the best kind of passive income.    But...

Continue Reading by Antoine Martel, January 2nd, 2024
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Top 5 Things Real Estate Investors Need to Know for 2024

As we enter 2024, the landscape of real estate investment, particularly single-family rentals, is evolving in ways that demand your attention and strategic foresight. This year is set to unfold under the complex interplay of economic factors, market-specific trends and shifting demographic preferences. Your role as a real estate investor...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel, December 26th, 2023
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It’s Time to Buy Another Turnkey Rental: Here’s Why

If you’ve already purchased a turnkey rental, congratulations! It was a smart move that you’re probably very glad you made. Now that you have that under your belt, it’s time to buy your next turnkey rental. While it’s certainly a good thing to have a few hundred dollars in passive...

Continue Reading by Antoine Martel, December 19th, 2023
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Protecting your Investment Property with an LLC

“I own it! It’s mine! Look at my name on the deed!”   Turnkey rental property ownership can be transformative. But another step is recommended beyond the actual purchase. Savvy investors protect themselves with incorporation, which creates a protective veil between the owner and the public.   The corporation is...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel, December 12th, 2023
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Building Tomorrow: Millennial Real Estate Legacy Strategies

MartelTurnkey attracts individuals from diverse backgrounds seeking cash-flowing assets poised for appreciation. One notable demographic displaying a growing interest in turnkey real estate investment is the Millennial generation. These individuals, aged 26 to 41, have emerged as strategic builders of financial legacies, carving a distinct path amid societal changes.   ...

Continue Reading by Antoine Martel, December 5th, 2023
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Happy Thanksgiving! 5 Things Real Estate Investors Can Be Thankful For

To all our friends about to celebrate with friends and family over a delicious turkey dinner, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!   Thanksgiving is a chance to be with our loved ones, count our blessings and remember all the things we can be grateful for.   Real estate investors...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel, November 21st, 2023
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Why Now is a Great Time to Buy Real Estate

Smart investors can make money in any kind of market conditions, but sometimes certain circumstances can feel more challenging than others. Past generations have had to deal with the Great Depression, the Spanish Flu and two World Wars. Just as previous generations did before us, we will prevail no matter...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel, November 14th, 2023
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The Price of a Cup Of Coffee: Why Investing is Critical

This popular blog from last year bears repeating. Please enjoy again, preferably with a cup of coffee in hand.    We’ve talked in the past about the importance of investing in real estate to protect your wealth from inflation. Considering the ever-rising rates of inflation, we've simplified the perils of...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel, November 7th, 2023
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How to Start Real Estate Investing – A Review

  Getting started is often the hardest part of doing just about anything, including real estate investing. But once you get started investing in real estate, you’ll find that things get easier and easier, especially when you invest in turnkey rentals. We’ve explained before about how passive turnkey rentals are,...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel, October 31st, 2023
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A Real Estate Investor’s Guide To The Housing Market

If you read financial news, you will read a lot about the “housing market.” Most of it will seem to circle around homeownership — not real estate investing. Very little breaking financial news directly addresses the concerns of real estate investors … even turnkey single-family real estate investors like the...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel, April 10th, 2023
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Is Your Money Safe?
Reflections on the SVB Collapse, and What to Do About It

Most of us were taught as children that a bank is the safest place to put our money. The interest rates may be pitiful, there’s no protection from inflation … but by golly, you can sleep soundly knowing that the money you put in your bank account yesterday will still...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel, April 4th, 2023
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The 1031 Exchange — How It Saves You Taxes, and How to Do It Correctly

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate investor or new to the game, you may have heard about the 1031 Exchange – a powerful tax-deferral strategy that allows you to defer capital gains taxes on investment property sales. One of the biggest problems we solve at MartelTurnkey is to help our investor...

Continue Reading by Eric Martel, March 27th, 2023
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