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How to Write a Lease Agreement in 10 Steps
Having an iron-clad lease agreement protects the rights of landlords and tenants alike. It ensures that both parties uphold their respective responsibilities....
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Having an iron-clad lease agreement protects the rights of landlords and tenants alike. It ensures that both parties uphold their respective responsibilities....
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Until recently, the roadmap for buying a home seemed clear: Get a good job, save for a few years, and buy your...
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As rent growth cools across some major U.S. metros, don’t expect that trend to translate to the country’s most expensive cities. As...
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Imagine for a moment that you’re a landlord trying to make an honest living, only to end up with “professional tenants” who...
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Whether your next game of short-term rental roulette involves a last-minute party crew, a high-maintenance vacationer, or a stubborn guest who flat out...
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If you can’t sell your house right now, you’re far from alone. Across the country, housing markets have frozen as elevated mortgage...
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A tax deductible is a qualifying charge you can subtract from your taxable income to lower the amount of taxes you owe.
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Between unrelenting inflation, rising eviction rates, and increasing insurance premiums, turning a profit as a landlord is tough enough. Taxes, an often...
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Without a clear, organized process, rent collection can quickly turn into a game of constant catch-up. Some tenants are calling you to drop off...
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With inflation driving up grocery bills, gas prices, and everyday expenses, it may surprise many Americans to see average rent prices moving in...
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For some landlords, rent collection is like a mosaic. One tenant Venmos you, another leaves a check in their mailbox, and a few send...
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“People live in homes, not corporations,” perfectly summed up the tone for President Donald Trump’s attention-grabbing Truth Social post on January 7. In a...
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Learn how to streamline your rental property business using the latest AI technology and work smarter - not harder.
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A tenant credit check is one of the most important parts of tenant screening. Learn the steps, how-tos, and red flags in...
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Conducting an FCRA background check is a vital piece of the landlording puzzle you can’t afford to overlook. Failing to follow these...
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Download our free rental inspection landlord checklist for move-in, move-out, routine, and drive-by inspections to make your life easier!
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If you’ve tried to rent your property online, you know what a pain that can be. For DIY landlords, it’s often the toughest...
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Whether you’re selling a rental property, switching to property management software, or simply tired of paying 8% to 12% monthly recurring fees, you’ll...
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If you came here seeking an answer to the question, “What does a property manager do?”, you’re not alone. Managing a rental...
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Key clauses in lease agreements aren’t there to make rental contracts look fancy; they act as a safety net to protect landlords when...
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If you’re a busy landlord, electronic lease signing eliminates the fuss of signing rental contracts in person, saving you valuable time. Between...
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Finding quality tenants is hard enough as it is, so why set yourself up for failure with a subpar house rental application?...
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Sending rental candidates detailed apartment applications is among the best ways to protect your investment properties. But if you rush the rental application and...
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Digital lease agreements eliminate the stress of printing off lengthy rental contracts, attending time-consuming in-person signings with tenants, and keeping track of sensitive...
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No pressure, but there’s a lot on the line for your old tenant when you write their rental reference letter. Landlords rely...
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Property technology (‘proptech’) is a category of must-have tools for real estate operations. They range from affordable core functionality to expensive custom...
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When mortgage payments start to feel overwhelming as that spare room sits empty, it’s hard not to think about how to rent...
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As your portfolio grows and the rental agreements pile up, lease management software becomes an indispensable tool. Staying organized is critical, and...
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The terms “landlord” vs “property manager” are often used interchangeably, but the differences are significant. When things go sideways, it’s usually the landlord...
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The best online rent payment software should make collecting rent effortless, but with so many options on the market, where should you...
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Staying compliant with IRS rules for rental property is a non-negotiable piece of the landlord puzzle. As we all know, Uncle Sam expects full transparency from...
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Learning how to calculate a rental property’s cap rate helps you evaluate its potential income, weigh it against other investment opportunities, and make more...
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There are many moving pieces to consider as you make your next rental agreement. For starters, you must ensure your lease agreement complies with state...
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A tenant move-out checklist is your ticket to ensuring no tenant threatens to bring you to court after they move out. Picture...
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You might have a good memory, but without a tenant move-in checklist, good luck remembering the condition of your property 1, 2,...
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While certain property management software solutions seem affordable at first glance, the actual cost of doing business isn’t always transparent. Hidden fees, pricey add-ons,...
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Understanding how to check eviction records is a skill all landlords should have. Renting to a tenant with a past eviction could...
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Landlords who never learn how to use tenant screening services face many of the same common headaches over and over: late rent...
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If you’re a real estate investor, selecting the right place to invest your capital is no small task. The market is constantly...
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Real estate investors are a motivated bunch, and finding websites with resources that expedite the wealth-building journey can help add fuel to...
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Despite the unique benefits that VA loans offer service members and veterans, around 82% of eligible veterans aren’t taking advantage of them....
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If you’ve built up equity in a rental property and are low on cash reserves, it might feel impossible to start home...
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Whether dealing with property damage caused by wild college parties, high turnover rates as tenants churn through rentals, or difficulties collecting rent...
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Between marketing vacant rentals, screening applicants, creating lease agreements, managing maintenance requests, collecting rent, and keeping track of accounting, landlords always have...
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If you’ve built up equity in a rental property and are low on cash reserves, it might feel impossible to start home...
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If you’re in the market to buy an investment property, the type of loan you pick will directly impact the size of...
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Investing in rental property has helped countless landlords grow robust portfolios and build wealth they’d never imagined possible. But countless others have...
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Rent concessions are common among landlords aiming to incentivize potential or existing tenants to rent their properties. When utilized strategically, these temporary...
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Finding the best real estate accounting software for your needs is crucial, no matter the size of your portfolio. Because, let’s face...
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If you have the grit, insight, and know-how to start a property management company but aren’t sure where to start, you’re in...
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Investors looking for tips for buying a property with existing tenants will find benefits and challenges, due diligence needs, and more here.