Collecting Rent
In previous episodes, we discussed everything from purchasing your first rental property to getting it ready to finding a tenant. We have also talked a bit about collecting deposits and…
Move-in Process
In previous episodes, we’ve gone over the process of getting a lease agreement signed. Now, it’s time for your tenant to move in. What does this look like, and how…
Avail Property Management Software Overview
Busy landlords don’t have time to waste when it comes to finding and screening tenants. Many landlords also don’t want to spend money on a property management company because they…
Zillow Rental Manager vs Avail Software Comparison
Many landlords have used Zillow Rental Manager to list and advertise their rental properties. In the past, creating a listing on Zillow was free. However, the company has implemented a…
Tenant Screening
You have created your rental criteria, advertised, and showed the property. Now you have received a completed application. If the application was done through a tenant screening service, they will…
Should You Advertise on Apartments.com?
I recently had another vacancy in one of my rentals. Previously, I used Avail landlord software to find a new tenant. Though my experience was a success, I continue to…
Setting Rental Terms
Before you get down to marketing your rental you need to decide on some basic rental terms you’ll be asking a renter to agree to. Each property is different, so…
Getting Your Property Ready to Rent
You have purchased and closed on your rental property, maybe it’s turnkey or maybe it needs rehab. You have also determined you have the time, skills, and willingness to take…
Choosing a Rental to Buy
In the first installment of Landlording A-Z, we discussed whether or not you should be a rental property. In this episode, we will go over how to choose which rental…
What Common Mistakes Do Landlords Make in Calculating NOI?
Net Operating Income (NOI) serves as an important metric for evaluating the financial health and profitability of real estate investments. It encapsulates the revenue generated from a property while subtracting…