Rent By Owner Success: What All First-Time Landlords Should Know
Many first-time landlords make critical mistakes when renting out their first units. To help you avoid those types of mistakes, here are five tips for making your first “rent by…
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The IRS Is Clamping Down on Cash Apps—Could This Affect Your Rental Business?
Do you use PayPal, Cash App, Zelle, or Venmo to collect rent? If so, new rules mean that you could owe taxes on digital transactions. Beginning in 2022, the Internal…
Why It’s High Time to Ditch Rent Checks for Good
The best way for tenants to pay rent is always a hot topic among landlords. Some property owners still prefer the traditional method of collecting a paper check and depositing…
Is That Emotional Support Animal Letter Genuine? Here’s How to Tell
Validating an emotional support animal (ESA) allows tenants with a disability to keep an animal in a rental unit. But landlords face the challenge of making sure the ESA letter…
How Smart Landlords Spot Fake Pay Stubs
Ensuring that a rental applicant can afford the monthly rent helps ensure they will pay rent on time. Unfortunately, it's all too easy to produce fake pay stubs. Here's what…
78 Questions To Ask A Property Manager Before Hiring Them
Searching for the right property manager can be tough. Use our extensive list of 78 questions to find the right fit for you.
Paying Rent With a Credit Card? Don’t Be Surprised—Sometimes, It Makes Sense!
Paying rent with a credit card is a convenient way for tenants to keep up to date with rent payments. Will this option help your tenants pay rent on time?…
Don’t Make These 6 All-Too-Common Tenant Screening Mistakes
One of the most important parts of being a landlord is being able to properly select tenants. This will determine a huge amount of your success and happiness as an…
Are Security Deposits the Only Option for Landlords and Tenants?
Security deposits are typically essential for landlords to protect their property in case of damage. Rather than traditional expensive cash deposits, security deposit alternatives are cost-friendly options.
Venmo To Start Charging Fees—Should Landlords Be Worried?
All landlords want to collect rent with as little hassle as possible. One popular method landlords use to collect rent online for free is Venmo. But with the app's new…
11 Things Landlords Should Be Doing Every Year But Probably Aren’t
Procrastination can hurt your business, but it’s important to fix problems before something bad happens. Want to be your tenants' favorite landlord ever? Stay organized and on top of things…
Want to Attract More Renters? Consider These Standout Outdoor Multifamily Amenities
Adding outside attractions can help you grab the attention of prospective tenants and give them a reason to choose your property over others that they’re considering.
8 Essential Habits Every Successful Landlord Must Practice
Being a successful landlord doesn’t come overnight. Effective landlords with the most lucrative tenancies create their success by developing certain habits.
