Many lease agreements have an automatic month-to-month renewal clause that goes into effect unless a landlord or tenant provides notice that a lease is not being renewed. As a general…
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How to calculate and charge your tenant pro rated rent
Pro rating rent when a tenant moves in helps a landlord to generate additional rental income, keep occupancy levels higher, and maximize the amount of money collected. While there are…
U.S. States building the least new housing relative to job growth
The release of updated Consumer Price Index data in November provided new evidence that the U.S. economy is in an inflationary period. The CPI rose by 6.2% from October 2020…
What investors should know before their Section 8 inspection
The Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 program from HUD offers landlords a way to receive reliable rental income while keeping vacancy levels low. Rent payments are received directly from the…
Can landlords use Xero for their rental properties?
Staying on top of income, expenses, and cash flow is a key part of owning and operating a rental property. While some investors are satisfied with using a basic spreadsheet…
The key differences between shared expenses vs rental income
One of the potential benefits of owning your own home is the opportunity to generate a little extra income. Some homeowners rent out a spare bedroom or a garage that’s…
What to know before getting a VA loan for a rental property
VA loan programs help veterans and active duty service members to afford a home of their own. What many people are surprised to learn is that a VA loan may…
A simple move out checklist for tenants (free template)
Time is money in the real estate rental business. The faster a tenant moves out, the sooner a landlord can get the property ready for the next tenant. A move…
U.S. cities where wages are growing faster than rents
As the pandemic’s effects on the economy continue to play out, one major concern on the minds of economic observers is inflation. Aggressive government stimulus over the last two years,…







