Our commitment is to provide expert advice on the complex and important residential property management issues faced by landlords and property managers. Together we have over 30 years of experience in residential property ownership and management. Here we share our expertise and experience in making property management more efficient, easier, and accessible for independent, “mom-and-pop” landlords and rental property owners like us. We review, compare and recommend property management software, search for the best products for apartment safety and security, as well as call on specialists in fields including maintenance, rules and regulations, tenant management, and more.
The Ultimate Landlord Toolkit
Finding the best products, software, and services for your rental properties can be daunting. That’s why we have personally selected the most essential tools for landlords wanting to make their property management processes run smoothly. We’ve searched, compared, and filled our toolkit with what we believe to be the best tool available for virtually every task a landlord is presented with. Pick Your Tools >>
Landlord Courses
Are you ready to run your real estate portfolio more efficiently, effectively, and most importantly, profitably? Whether you are a seasoned investor or a beginner who wants to learn how to become a landlord, find a real estate course, a property management course, or real estate investing class that is right for you. Here is a selection of landlord courses to help you achieve your goals. Find a Course >>
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Expert Advice
We have written a variety of content discussing the processes and practices that successful owners use in managing their rentals. We address topics on all property management tasks including listing and advertising, tenant screening and selection, lease signing and tenant notices, online rent collection, reporting and accounting, landlord banking, managing maintenance, and more. Here is a selection of some of our most popular articles:
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The Best Online Rent Payment Service for Small Landlords
Property management software can be a useful tool for small and independent landlords to effectively run their businesses. Here we compare how each of them handle online rent payment from a landlord’s perspective. Read more >>
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Best Free Online Ways To Advertise Property For Rent
Any landlord knows that having rentals sit vacant will quickly turn the ink on their balance sheet from black to red. We take a look at leading software providers, many of whom offer free online ways to advertise property for rent. Read more >>
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Rental Criteria Checklist for Screening Prospective Tenants
As a landlord, you already have a lot to take care of. When it comes to screening prospective tenants, be prepared with the right questions so you can seamlessly move through the process of determining if the applicant is qualified. Download our free Criteria Checklist >>
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The Rental Property Accounting Guide for Landlords
Managing books and record keeping for rental properties can be confusing, cumbersome, and stressful. However, there are several ways to make the process easier. Read more >>