What’s the Best Way to Communicate With Tenants—Text, Email, or Phone?
Being a landlord means trying to juggle rent collection, property maintenance, and keeping tenants happy. So, effective communication is crucial if you want to be successful.
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Remen Okoruwa
Landlords: Always (Always, Always) Require Renters Insurance—Here’s Why
Renters insurance is vital to cover a tenant’s personal belongings. But it protects landlords, too. Here's why it's imperative that landlords require renters insurance on any new lease or lease…
Online Rent Collection: Mobile App vs. Website—Which is Best?
There are many reasons why collecting rent online is better than paper checks. But have you thought about the benefits of using a dedicated mobile app or website to collect…
Secrets of Successful Landlords: 8 Things Profitable Landlords Do Differently
Sure, rental income is your primary source of cash flow. But making a healthy profit as a landlord requires managing properties and tenants properly.
Surprisingly Simple Solutions To Collect Rent on Time Always
Collecting rent is the lifeblood of a landlord business. Healthy cash flow means you can pay your bills, mortgage, and maintain your rental properties.
Why I’ll Always Report Rent Payments To Credit Bureaus
There are several advantages to credit reporting for both you and your tenants, but they come with some downsides.
10 Surprising Advantages of the Best Property Management Apps
Whether free or paid, smart landlords use property management apps. Learn about the advantages of the best property management apps here.
5 Tips for Collecting Security Deposits Smart Landlords Swear By
Collecting the security deposit and initial month’s rent is the first task landlords do after signing the lease. Here's how to manage security deposits and keep them safe.
10 Must-Have Features of the Best Rent Collection Apps
Rent collection apps streamline property management and make the day-to-day easier for landlords. When choosing a property app, look for a multi-functionality to help screen prospects, manage leases, communicate with…
The Cost of Eviction: This Is How Much You’ll Pay to Evict a Tenant
The real cost of evicting a delinquent tenant can add up to thousands of dollars, between hiring an attorney, paying court costs, repairing the unit, and cleaning up the tenant’s…
The Typical Day-to-Day Life of a Landlord—Explained
The typical day of a landlord involves more than collecting rent and doing repairs. One day, it's one thing; the next, something entirely different.
How COVID-19 Changed the Property Management Business
For property managers, the coronavirus crisis brings unique challenges. Social distancing, shelter-at-home mandates, travel restrictions, rent collection, and property maintenance are just some of the challenges impacting landlords.
5 Steps to Take After Evicting a Tenant (Plus, How to Prevent It in the First Place)
Evicting a tenant is one of the worst tasks for landlords. Not only does it cost money and precious time to remove a tenant legally, but there is also a…
