How Setting the Right Rent Can Make or Break Your Property Investment
This article is presented by Avail. As a landlord, you’ve probably heard it countless times: Setting the right rent price is critical. Price it too high, and your property sits…
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The Rent Collection Method You Use Could Be Super Risky—Here’s Why
This article is presented by TurboTenant. There was a time when I thought I was doing just fine collecting rent. I had tenants sending me money through Zelle, dropping off…
Understanding and Evaluating Normal Wear and Tear in Rental Properties
This article is presented by NREIG. For landlords, understanding the nuances of normal wear and tear versus property damage is crucial. It not only helps maintain harmonious landlord-tenant relationships but…
This is the Best Way to Spot Red Flags During Your Tenant Screening
This article is presented by TurboTenant. You have finally listed your rental on the market, and applications are starting to come in. One applicant says they “just need a peaceful…
Screening Smarter: How Proactive Tenant Vetting Outperforms Reactive Evictions
This article is presented by RentRedi Let’s be honest—we’ve all made at least one rookie mistake in real estate. For many landlords, that mistake starts with a rushed tenant placement.…
The Pros and Cons of Inheriting Tenants (And How to Protect Yourself)
You finally find the perfect property—good price, solid neighborhood, promising numbers—and then you see the fine print: tenants in place. Depending on your experience level (and maybe your stress tolerance),…
Preventative Maintenance vs. Reactive Maintenance: What Rookie Landlords Need to Know
This article is presented by RentRedi When you’re managing rental properties, maintenance isn’t optional—it’s inevitable. But how you handle it can mean the difference between protecting your investment and constantly…
Why Your Lease Agreement Might Be One of Your Biggest Liabilities
When I first became a landlord, I was more worried about finding a tenant than about the lease. I downloaded a template I found online, filled in the basics, and…
Why Communication is So Important in Real Estate—Especially When Things Go Sideways
What is the most likely reason a doctor is sued for malpractice (other than screwing up a procedure, of course)? One might think it had something to do with not…
Why Quality Checks on Turnovers and Rehabs Are So Important, and How to Master Them
Picture this: You just moved into your brand-new home, having just relocated to this town days ago to start your new dream job, and are full of excitement. The rooms…
The True Cost of a Bad Tenant—Why Poor Screening Can Destroy Your Bottom Line
Most investors spend hours analyzing deals, crunching numbers, and calculating returns before they ever close on a property. But ask them how much time they’ve spent refining their tenant screening…
How Today’s Tech Makes Property Managers Obsolete
Property managers were considered essential for anyone who owned a rental for decades. They handled everything from marketing to lease agreements to maintenance and tenant communication. They took their cut,…
The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing Rentals—and How the Right Tools Can Save You Time and Money
Managing rental properties on your own might seem like a smart way to maximize profits. No property manager means no extra fees, and who knows your property better than you? …
