<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Marcel Wynn LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Marcel Wynn we're on a mission to make buying, selling and managing real estate a better experience.]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:43:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Implied Warranty of Habitability: What Every Landlord Needs to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most landlord problems don’t start with a dramatic courtroom scene. They start with a text. “No heat again.” “There’s water coming through the ceiling.” “My kids keep getting bit at night.” And if you’re a landlord, your first thought is usually the same: Is this on me… and how fast do I have to fix it? That’s where the implied warranty of habitability comes in. It’s one of those legal concepts that sounds like it belongs in a law school lecture, but it shows up in everyday property...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/the-implied-warranty-of-habitability-what-every-landlord-needs-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69632cc1cca849701e8d5403</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4e39304c4d334135415a51~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessee vs. Lessor: A Guide to Roles and Responsibilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever read a lease and thought, “Wait… am I the lessee or the lessor?”  you’re in good company. These words show up everywhere—leases, court notices, insurance forms, lender paperwork—and they sound more complicated than they need to be. Here’s the simple translation: the lessor is the owner (landlord) and the lessee is the renter (tenant). And while that sounds basic, the confusion can get expensive fast—because once a repair issue, a late payment, a security deposit dispute, or a...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/lessee-vs-lessor-a-guide-to-roles-and-responsibilities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6963275f768b848d2711a14e</guid><category><![CDATA[Buying]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_32ad5857615847d6810ff51c3ea0ac51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose the Right Property Manager for Your Rental Property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing a property manager should feel like you’re buying back time. Instead, a lot of landlords end up buying a new headache—late responses, surprise fees, messy repairs, and financial reports that somehow answer none  of the questions you actually have. The frustrating part is that most property managers sound great in the first call. Everyone says they “handle everything.” Everyone says they “screen thoroughly.” Everyone says they “have vendors.” So the real skill here is knowing what to...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/how-to-choose-the-right-property-manager-for-your-rental-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69631e54cca849701e8d326e</guid><category><![CDATA[Property Management]]></category><category><![CDATA[Buying]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a1e82716cf7e49a08054aa03581e8c0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Using the MLS for Rentals Is a Waste of Time and Money (Most of the Time)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever tried to fill a vacancy and thought, “Let me just throw it on the MLS so it gets more exposure,” you’re not alone. It sounds  smart. The MLS is where homes get sold, so surely it’s where renters are looking too… right? Here’s the problem: the MLS wasn’t built for renters. It was built for real estate professionals to share listings with each other—mainly for buying and selling. The National Association of REALTORS® describes MLSs as private databases created, maintained, and...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/why-using-the-mls-for-rentals-is-a-waste-of-time-and-money-most-of-the-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6962ae50cca849701e8c2549</guid><category><![CDATA[Buying]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a9816fed84ea4704a4b13238f8db1d92~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single-family vs. multifamily: Which rental property type is right for you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve been bouncing between listings thinking, “Should I start simple with a single-family… or go straight to a multi?” you’re in good company. Most rental investors hit this fork early—because the “right” choice isn’t about what’s trending. It’s about what fits your budget, your risk tolerance, and how involved you actually want to be once the keys are in your hand. And here’s the part people don’t say out loud: the property type you choose will shape your entire landlord life—tenant...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/single-family-vs-multifamily-rental-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6961bb4441b846e43e7ee432</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_49547a6667503737445467~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Smart Rental Renovations To Boost Rental Income (Without Wasting Money)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve owned rentals for more than five minutes, you’ve felt the temptation: “If I just renovate everything, I can charge top-of-market rent.” Sometimes that’s true. Other times, you spend like you’re building a dream home… and the market looks at you like, “Cute. Still no.” The goal isn’t to create the nicest unit in the city. The goal is to create the most rentable unit for your price point—the one that leases fast, attracts stronger applicants, and holds up during turnovers. Home...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/9-smart-rental-renovations-to-boost-rental-income-without-wasting-money</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6961b851cca849701e893165</guid><category><![CDATA[Buying]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_8e17716a16994b9ab494855c48fee23d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Tenant Screening Crisis: Protecting Your Rental Property From Fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve been a landlord for more than five minutes, you’ve seen applicants “stretch the truth.” But lately, it’s not stretching—it’s manufactured identities, edited documents, and coordinated fraud that can look legit enough to slip through a busy leasing process. And it’s not just a few bad apples. In an industry survey, 93.3% of rental housing providers reported experiencing fraud in the past 12 months, and the most common issues were falsified pay stubs/employment documentation and...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/tenant-screening-fraud-prevention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696000ff448b5a633f0b3d8b</guid><category><![CDATA[Property Management]]></category><category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_453541e89c894076837350a78f173b70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Landlords Use an LLC for Their Rental Property?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A landlord once told me their “LLC question” didn’t start in a spreadsheet. It started with a phone call: a tenant slipped on the front steps, the tenant’s cousin was “talking to a lawyer,” and suddenly the landlord was looking around their kitchen thinking, Wait… can they come after my house? That’s the real reason this topic matters. An LLC isn’t about sounding fancy. It’s about risk, clarity, and how you want your rental business to operate. So let’s answer it the right way: when an LLC...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/should-landlords-use-an-llc-for-their-rental-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695ffbca957e8f6c8aa3671a</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category><category><![CDATA[Buying]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_32ad5857615847d6810ff51c3ea0ac51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Markets for Multifamily Rental Investing in the U.S. (2026 Edition)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “Multifamily is the move… but where do I even start?”—you’re in good company. A lot of investors get stuck here. Not because they don’t understand real estate, but because market selection  feels like trying to hit a moving target. And honestly, it kind of is. Nationally, rent growth cooled through late 2025, and many major metros even saw year-over-year declines while new supply worked its way through the system. But the story isn’t “multifamily is...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/best-multifamily-rental-markets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695ff5d57def53602303749f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_746e7638344c4f6a657334~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Due Diligence in Real Estate: 11 Things Rental Property Investors Must Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever toured a rental property and felt that little rush— this could be the one —you’re not alone. Deals are exciting. But the part that quietly decides whether a property becomes a wealth-builder or a monthly headache happens after the offer is accepted. That window is due diligence. This is where you verify income, uncover hidden costs, confirm legal compliance, and spot the repairs the listing photos politely didn’t mention. Steadily frames this well: for rentals, financial due...]]></description><link>https://josh9480.wixstudio.com/marcelwynn/post/rental-property-due-diligence-11-steps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695fc55ca99be99d18f147d2</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management]]></category><category><![CDATA[Buying]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/928f90_b6b102baa26548bbaa55e30897a20711~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marcel Wynn</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>