The Best Free Property Management Software for Small Landlords
Update: This post has been updated with new pricing and winners based on changes or upgrades to some of the products and services. We have also included new products that…
How to Make Sure Your Favorite Tenants Stay
Having to replace a good tenant can be very expensive. The final costs of replacing a tenant can easily exceed $4,000. Accordingly, it’s very important that you try to hold…
Tips to Retain Your Ideal Off-Campus Student Tenants
As college students return to in-person learning nationwide, landlords everywhere are sighing in relief. With students back on campus, the demand for housing has skyrocketed, making it a lucrative opportunity…
How to Manage a Multiplex
For landlords looking to make a bit more on monthly rent payments, renting out multiplex apartments is a very attractive option. These rental properties offer the unique advantage of containing…
Elements of Tenant Screening and Why Is It Important
Whether you’re an aspiring landlord, a guru of real estate, or somewhere in between, you probably know just how difficult it can be to find a great tenant. In some…
Move-Out Inspection 101: Basics Every Landlord Should Know
There are a few concepts every landlord has to know and make a habit of them. Examples include running tenant screening, signing a written rental agreement, and performing a move-out…
Resident Retention — the Key to Landlord’s Success
Living in a rented property can be hard on people. Ultimately, it’s another layer of the unknown in a world full of uncertainty. Similarly, any landlord would want to keep…
Understanding Different Types of Home Loans
Building a real estate investment portfolio requires understanding how to choose the right loan for individual projects. The lending market is complex — however, gaining a working understanding of lenders,…
Normal Wear and Tear in a Rental — Extensive Guide for Landlords
There are a few topics that can be as controversial for landlords and tenants as wear and tear. While renters strive to retrieve as much of their security deposit as…