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Today’s Investment Property Mortgage Rates: Compare Real-Time Rental Loan Rates

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How to Protect Yourself From Tenant Applicant With Bad Credit: Tips & Strategies

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How to Figure Out Prorated Rent: Tips, Examples, and Best Practices

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Tenant Screening Checklist for Landlords

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How to Check Tenant Screening Reports: A Guide for Landlords

Evicting a tenant is an expensive task. According to the credit bureau TransUnion, the typical eviction costs landlords an average of $3,500. Performing due diligence...

  • 8 Min Read
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2025 U.S. Rental Market Trends & Conditions: The State of Rental Property Management

The U.S. rental market is a dynamic organism, constantly influenced by factors like economic conditions, housing policies, and evolving tenant preferences. For landlords, investors, and...

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Rent Concession Guide for Landlords

Rental concessions can help keep your units occupied in a competitive or challenging market. However, you’ll need to know which concession to use and when...

  • 7 Min Read
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Certificate of Rent Paid [CRP Certification]

If you’re a landlord or property manager, you’re responsible for providing a Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP Certification). Tenants can use this document to claim...

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Verification of Rent Form [Free Sample PDF]

As a landlord, you might get a request to fill out or send a verification of rent (VOR) form. You might be asked to provide...

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When is Rent Due Considered Late? Landlord Guide 2025

Late payments happen now and again, especially with half of tenants in the U.S. struggling to pay rent. But when is rent considered late? The...

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What Does a Rental Background Check Show​?

Think you can spot risky renters just by looking at a rental application? In the U.S., 80% of landlords have received fraudulent applications in the...

  • 12 Min Read
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The 10 Best Free Property Management Software Platforms

As a landlord or real estate investor, you know the importance of efficient property management. But between keeping track of finances, collecting rent, and dealing...

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45 Tenant Screening Questions​ to Ask Potential Renters

A landlord in California skipped proper screening and paid the price—over $100,000 in damages after their tenant turned the property into a “party house.” As...

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A landlord in a suit sits at a desk, working with a laptop and a calculator. They hold a printed credit report displaying a tenant's credit check details.

How to Conduct a Credit Check on a Tenant

As a landlord, you don’t want to deal with late or missed rent payments—it’s stressful and can mess with your cash flow. To avoid that...

  • 9 Min Read
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The 15 Best Tenant Screening Services for Landlords

Renting out your property can be a lucrative investment, but it also comes with risks. One of the biggest challenges landlords face is finding reliable...

  • 12 Min Read
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12 Best Accounting Software for Rental Properties

Owning rental properties requires careful attention to finances. From tracking income and expenses to generating tax reports, efficient financial management is crucial for any successful...

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