Purchasing a Rental in a Neighborhood with a HOA

Homeowners’ associations (also known as an HOA) can make things complicated. Some find them desirable to keep properties nice and support neighborhood character. Others have had a different experience, they can be notoriously difficult to deal with. This can be particularly complicated if you are purchasing a home with the intent to rent it out. […]

Key Things to Know about the Rental Market in 2023

As we get deeper into 2023, several factors continue to shape and impact the US economy and the rental market. Per usual, the industry is still rife with the never-ending speculation of a real estate bubble bursting from some corners. Others predict better prices and a significant shift from a possible bubble burst. This is […]

Your One-Stop Shop for Property Management Software

Individual landlords often spend too much time or too much money trying to find the best way to manage their rental properties. To save money, they may choose from multiple online tools, costing them precious time as they hop from one site to the next. Then, to save on time, they use a property management […]

Stolen Checks: A Case for Digital Rent Payments

Checks are a traditional mode of paying expenses, including rent. However, there are alarming check fraud cases in the US. Thieves are pulling them out of mailboxes, altering the information, and stealing money from the payers.  Here are some check fraud cases and how digital payments can help. U.S. Check Fraud Cases  There’s a significant rise […]

Escrow Requirements for Rent Deposits: Everything You Need to Know

Are you a landlord looking for information on escrow requirements for rent deposits? This article will explore the importance of understanding and following escrow requirements for rent deposits, the legal implications of not doing so, and what landlords can do to ensure they are compliant. At the end of the reading, you’ll better understand how […]

The New and Existing Taxes Landlords Should Know About in 2023

As a landlord, staying on top of all the taxes that come with owning and managing rental properties can be challenging. Each year the tax code changes, and it can take time to keep up. In 2023, there are some new taxes that landlords should be aware of and some existing taxes that will still […]

How Landlords Can Ensure Success Going into 2023

In the United States the law that governs the landlord-tenant relationship. State and federal governments have specific regulations to safeguard the rights of both parties. There are often new laws and regulations at the beginning of every new year, and 2023 is no exception. You must understand and abide by these regulations to remain profitable. […]

When to Replace the Carpet in a Rental Instead of Cleaning It

Investing in real estate can be lucrative, especially as your portfolio grows. As that investment portfolio grows, you’ll start to find a variety of costs that you may not have considered, and those can start to add up. One of those inevitable costs is the wear and tear of certain aspects of the property, like […]

How to Balance Property Management and Life during the Holidays

It’s that time of year again. You may have already put in for your holiday vacation with your day job, but as an individual landlord that handles your own property management, you could find yourself struggling for the best way to balance travel and your rental business this season.  If you’re traveling, hosting, or just […]

Rent Payments Primer

As a landlord, rental payments are the core of your business model.  How you accept rent payments will shape the experience of your tenants and their ability to pay you on time. Traditionally, rent payments were paid in cash or check, delivered directly to the landlord in person or by certified mail. However, times have […]