Corey Martin's (martinpresence) Blog

“You Gotta Know When to Hold ‘Em; Know When to Fold ‘Em……know when to walk away; know when to run.” While singing along with this old Kenny Rogers classic I thought to myself, this pretty much sums up the philosophy behind investing in rental properties. You don’t just jump in the game and hope f...

Renter’s insurance can be a touchy subject. For tenants on a budget, it can be viewed as anunnecessary expense. After all, you as the landlord carry insurance, right? Why should they?Statistics show that 60% of current tenants do not carry renter’s insurance. Here are five commonmisconceptions th...

One of our biggest jobs here at Martin Presence is Resident Retention. A high rate of turnover costs you income and is a big red flag of poor property management. A person’s home or office is his castle even if it is a rental, and he expects others to respect that. When a client pays his rent, he...

Let’s cut to the chase. You’re getting into real estate investment to make money, so why should you pay someone to manage it? If you are a retired handyman with a business degree and live close to the property, you probably don’t need to. However, if you actually have a life, you will find a prop...

You’ve thought about it long and hard. You’ve made a list of the pros and cons. You’re ready to make your mark in the world of property investment. There’s only one problem. You don’t have any money. Chances are if you have tens of thousands of dollars in savings, you’ve already found your income...

273 Houston Rd, Ruston, LAThis beautiful custom built home is a Must See! It stands on 5 acres of land, nestled beside a small pond in the quiet community of Mt Olive in Ruston, LA. Built in 1980, this 2220 square foot, 3 bedroom home features a split floor plan, with 2 bedrooms upstairs and the ...

“Go green!” is more than an ecologist’s battle cry today; for more and more people, it’s a way of life and an important consideration when choosing their living space. And for good reason: a greener community benefits both the environment and your wallet. Some improvements are expensive investmen...

A client came to us in need of only one property to be managed in the Ruston area. We managed this one particular property for about a year before adding a second property. Little did we know, this client had amassed more than fifty properties over the years! A majority of their properties were s...

Your search is over!Brister’s Smokehouse Barbecue is one of the best BBQ places in Northern Louisiana. Located right off Interstate 20 on Cooktown Road in Ruston, LA, Brister’s is a great place to stop for a quick bite to eat whether you have all day or if you’re just passing through. Their servi...