Landlording & Property Management Blog Posts

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Jeff Vasishta

18% of Landlords Are Not Raising Rent—But Should You?

Many landlords are playing the long game. That’s the conclusion drawn from a survey by rental property management platform Avail (Part of Realtor.com), a partner of BiggerPockets, in their 2026…

Apr 29, 2026Apr 29, 2026 Jeff Vasishta

Deed Theft and Fraudulent Tax Lien Sales Are Spreading—Here’s How to Make Sure You Don’t Fall Victim

Because of the large sums of money involved, real estate is a fertile hunting ground for scammers, and one of the most profitable scams is spreading outwards from New York:…

Mar 13, 2026Mar 13, 2026 Tony Robinson

4 Things Landlords Are Responsible For When Renting to Tenants

This article is presented by Steadily. Most real estate investors can tell you their ROI down to two decimal places. They can walk you through their expense ratio and their…

Mar 05, 2026Mar 05, 2026 Ashley Kehr

Landlords: Here’s How You Can Improve Your Existing Systems With Industry-Leading Tools

This article is presented by RentRedi. Most DIY landlords are more organized than they give themselves credit for. You likely have a spreadsheet for rent tracking, leases saved in folders,…

Feb 25, 2026Mar 23, 2026 Anna K. Cottrell

The Landlord Reset: 7 Financial Moves to Make Before Q2 Sneaks Up on You

This article is presented by Avail. Did you know that if you’re a landlord, February is life’s gift to you in terms of getting your business finances in order? Understandably,…

Feb 06, 2026Feb 06, 2026 Ashley Kehr

The 7 Places Self-Managing Landlords Lose Money Without Realizing It

This article is presented by RentRedi. When I bought my first rental, I was determined to self-manage. Not because I loved property management, but because I wanted to learn. I wanted…

Dec 17, 2025Dec 17, 2025 Ashley Kehr

How My Rent Collection Process Has Evolved Over the Years

This article is presented by TurboTenant. I started my career as an accountant and lasted about six months before I knew I was not made to sit at a desk…

Dec 12, 2025Dec 12, 2025 Jeff Vasishta

The Secret to Filling Units Faster AND Hundreds of Dollars in Extra Cash Flow is…Dogs

A dog is not just man’s best friend; it’s turning out to be a landlord’s, too. Pet-friendly rentals garner considerably more cash flow than no-pet rentals, according to a study…

Nov 14, 2025Nov 14, 2025 Ashley Kehr

How to Build a Reliable Maintenance Plan Before Tenants Move In

This article is presented by RentRedi. When I first started managing my rental properties, maintenance requests would throw off my entire week. A tenant would call, text, or email about…

Oct 13, 2025Oct 13, 2025 Tony Robinson

The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing Your Portfolio

This article is presented by Invest 5S. It’s 11:47 p.m. on a Tuesday, and you’re hunched over your laptop, frantically searching for a plumber who’ll take an emergency call. Your…

Sep 30, 2025Oct 01, 2025 Garrett Brown

Work Smarter, Not Harder: How Baselane Smart Is Changing Investor Finances

This article is presented by Baselane. Most real estate investors I know have the same problem. Their weekends disappear into spreadsheets, bank statements, and piles of receipts. Instead of relaxing,…

Sep 17, 2025Nov 14, 2025 Ashley Kehr

Landlord Sentiment Is Shifting in 2025: Here’s What Investors Should Know

For years, the “growth at all costs” mentality has driven rental investors to scoop up as many properties as possible, often working toward a unit goal. But in 2025, the…

Sep 02, 2025Sep 04, 2025 Ashley Kehr

The Hidden Bottleneck in Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio

This article is presented by Allegion. Most investors think the hard part of real estate investing is finding deals—running the numbers, negotiating the price, getting financing. And yes, that’s the…