• Thu. Mar 13th, 2025

Using Net Operating Income for Rental Property (Infographic)

Download the PDF Net Operating Income (NOI) measures your rental property’s profitability before adding in any costs from financing or income taxes. It is also needed when calculating Cap Rate,…

Is it Legal to Charge Pet Rent or a Pet Deposit for Tenants with Animals?

By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords Inc. As a landlord, should you allow pets? If you do, can you charge a separate deposit for those furry friends, or raise the rent? If…

MassLandlords Annual Election Results 2022: Sabadosa, Landers

In December, MassLandlords members voted in our annual business meeting on the next director to succeed Rich Merlino on our five-member volunteer board. We met our quorum target of 498…

Renters Put Off Moves Due To Fear Of Unknown, Recession

Renters are putting off moves due to fear of the unknown, hunkering in place until they have a clearer picture of the market, and having trouble finding a home that…

How Property Managers Can Adapt to Changing Resident Expectations

How property managers are adapting to changing resident expectations and industry trends to align with renters lifestyles. By Kerstin Young The COVID-19 pandemic changed how property managers and renters alike…

What If Tenant Moves Out Early And Cuts Off Utilities?

What should you do if a tenant moves out early and cuts off utilities to your rental property is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is…

Property Automation Allows For Refocus On Resident Retention

Property automation that allows for a refocus on resident retention can help defend occupancy rates moving into 2023. By Mike Branam Head of Multifamily Sales PointCentral The last three years…

Why Landlords Need a Separate Bank Account for Rental Property

Rental property is a business, and just like any business, it’s best to have a separate bank account for rental property. Keeping personal funds separate from business funds helps landlords…

Five Steps for a Fair-Housing-Friendly 2023

Here are five steps on how to be fair-housing friendly in 2023 from the Fair Housing Institute. By The Fair Housing Institute As we come to the end of another…

Rental Property Maintenance Checklist, Part One: Plumbing

Rental property maintenance checklist part one is plumbing, the first in a three-part series provided by Landlord Gurus. By Eli Secor It is easy for rental property maintenance expenses to…