Most of us would like to believe that people follow the Golden Rule. However, the truth is that some prospective tenants do create fake landlord references when they fill out…
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How to Find Great Tenants: 10 Strategies to Try in 2024
Nearly two-thirds of recent renters are thinking about moving again within the next three years, with about one in five considering moving in the next year, according to the Zillow…
How to create an accurate rental income worksheet
Collecting the monthly rent from a tenant is one of the most exciting things about owning real estate. Money received each month is used to pay normal operating expenses, cover…
Top 9 Single-Family Rental Accounting Software [2024 Guide]
At a basic level, real estate accounting software tracks income and expenses. But the best single-family rental accounting software does much more, helping landlords and property managers to maximize potential…
What are your responsibilities to tenants as a landlord?
A landlord expects a tenant to pay the rent on time, take care of the home, and honor the terms and conditions of the lease agreement. But landlords have responsibilities…
How to accurately track your property performance
There’s a saying in real estate that every extra penny of profit drops straight to the bottom line. But how does a real estate investor know what the bottom line…
How much down payment is needed for an investment property?
Demand from tenants for good rental property has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last few years, sending rents and home values soaring. As more people become interested…
Joint ownership of property: How rental income is taxed
Real estate investors sometimes purchase rental property with fellow investors to quickly grow a rental property portfolio and to take on larger investment deals, like home portfolios, that a single…
Why investors refinance a rental property & how they do it
The loan on a rental property may have a significant impact potential long-term return. Higher interest rates can take a big bit out of cash flow, leaving less money left…