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Screening potential renters is crucial for landlords to ensure they get reliable tenants. With our decade-long property management expertise, we can provide insights into checking rental history.

See how Security Equity Investments transformed a growing, chaotic workload into a streamlined, multi-state operation using TenantCloud. From online rent collection to maintenance tracking and team workflows, discover the tools that helped Allen R. scale his business with confidence.

Not sure which TenantCloud plan to choose? This guide breaks down every plan—Starter, Growth, Pro, and Business—to help landlords and property managers pick the perfect fit based on portfolio size, features, and workflow needs.

A landlord-focused look at how property taxes work, why rates vary across the U.S., and the smartest ways to plan ahead, reduce your bill, and avoid common tax mistakes. Includes a year-round toolkit for staying organized.

Want to build credit just by paying rent? TenantCloud’s Rent Reporting lets you report past or ongoing payments to credit bureaus and pay $0 ACH fees while enrolled. Follow this quick step-by-step guide to get started.

Ricky discovered TenantCloud in 2024 and was pleased that it offered the right price point. While he didn’t know what to expect at first, he quickly learned that TenantCloud’s premium features made it easy to save more money than ever.

When it comes to paying rent, choosing between debit/credit card payments and traditional Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments can significantly affect your cash flow, convenience, security, and benefits. Let's break down the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Discover the top 10 tenant screening services that help landlords make informed decisions. Read on to find the best match for your rental needs!

Learn what a rental verification form is and how it protects you from bad tenants. Discover best practices, red flags to watch for, and effective ways to verify rental history.

Learn why tenant credit checks are essential for landlords. Compare screening costs vs eviction risks and see TenantCloud's top property management solutions.

In this guide on late rent notices, you’ll learn: when to send a late rent notice, what to put in it, how to deliver it correctly, and how to move forward if rent remains unpaid.

Tenant background checks reveal everything from criminal and credit history to rental behavior and employment verification. Learn what each screening component shows and how to interpret results for smarter tenant selection.

In this article, we’ve pulled together our list of the top online rent collection services on the market today – from those that handle just the basics in payment processing to full-suite solutions that large-scale property managers will love.

Apartment background checks protect landlords from costly mistakes by revealing a tenant's credit and eviction history, criminal records, and income stability. Learn how to screen tenants effectively, compare manual vs. software screening, and avoid the $10,000+ average costs of a bad tenant.

Learn how to find the best rental property software with our 10 tips. Compare platforms, key features, and pricing to find a property solution with TenantCloud.