At first glance a rental security deposit might seem straightforward, but security deposits can be surprisingly complex. States and many municipalities have laws that regulate security deposits, such as the…

A landlord may evict a tenant for not paying the rent, for violating a lease, or for refusing to leave when an existing lease ends. In all of these cases,…

Analyzing the income and expenses of a rental property is a key part of real estate investing. While estimating rental income is pretty straightforward, predicting operating expenses can be a…

QuickBooks is used by millions of people worldwide, including real estate investors. While the software is good for generating basic financial reports, it can be frustrating to figure out how…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…