Accounting Hacks for Small Landlords
When you are a landlord managing a single property or perhaps a few properties, there is a lot to consider. Among the most complex things you have to think about as a landlord is accounting. How you manage your accounting processes can impact everything from your tax liabilities to your profits.
The 5 Things Successful Landlords Know About Renting to College Students
If your rental properties are located anywhere in or around a college campus, then this is a demographic (college students) that you must remain consistently informed about.
These are the five things successful landlords know about renting to college students.
The 3 Amenities Millennials & Gen Z Expect in a Rental
It is important to note that when it comes to rentals, there is no such thing as the perfect generation. There are only good and bad renters. In order to make rentals attractive to Millennials and Gen Z, you need to provide the following specific amenities:
How to Rent out Your First Property like a Pro
If you’re new to property management and preparing to rent out your first property, you might have questions like whether to find tenants or compare rental prices first, and what to do if you don’t succeed. Don’t worry—answers are available to help you navigate this process.
How to Automate Your Rental Business and Live a Happy Life
You can choose between a traditional 9 to 5 job or starting a rental business for financial freedom. By using automation, you can gain more time for family, friends, and personal interests. Here’s what our users want to share about the TenantCloud lifestyle.
Top 10 Weirdest Maintenance Requests Landlords Have Received
Maintenance issues are no fun at all. But sometimes you just can not help laughing at the things your tenants want you to fix. How would you encourage a coyote to stop stealing food from the table in the backyard or the neighbors to quit smoking weed? Even if you’re a superhero landlord, you’ll shake your head in disbelief at some of these awkward maintenance requests.
What a Landlord Should and Shouldn’t Allow in a Rental
Landlords try their best to make their tenants feel at home, but that does not mean renters are allowed to do whatever they wish. There are things that are strictly prohibited by landlords – and that is not bad. By differentiating what is allowed and what is not, landlords set standards of behavior that are acceptable in their rentals.
Stats on Common Maintenance Requests
Did you know more than 40% of tenants are not satisfied with their rental maintenance? To improve the situation and lower that percentage, consider these 4 actionable tips that will definitely help:
Self-Management vs. Property Management: What’s Your Choice?
When starting a property management business, you are probably wondering how to effectively manage your rentals and make money with your properties. Define your top priorities, consider all the pros and cons, and select between self-managing your rentals or hiring a property manager. There is also one more solution (our favorite one!): using a property management software system.
The Most Common Maintenance Requests Landlords Receive from Their Tenants
A landlord is not just someone who collects rent; they also create favorable living conditions by maintaining the property and preventing costly repairs. Let’s explore common maintenance issues tenants face and the best ways to resolve them.