Laura Holton

Laura Holton is a writer and marketer who regularly covers topics around marketing, business, and real estate investments.

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Laura Holton
Tenant Credit Check: How to Read and Understand the Report

30

July

2024

Tenant Credit Check: How to Read and Understand the Report

The best way to assess a rental applicant is to get a tenant credit report as part of your application and tenant screening process.

Finding Tenants
Setting Rent: How Much Should I Charge for Rent?

20

June

2024

Setting Rent: How Much Should I Charge for Rent?

How much should I charge for rent is one of the first questions landlords need to answer in order to operate a cash flow positive business.

Finding Tenants
The Complete State-By-State Guide To Security Deposit Laws

8

June

2024

The Complete State-By-State Guide To Security Deposit Laws

How much can you collect as a deposit? When does it need to be returned? We answer all these questions and more in this state-by-state guide to security deposit laws.

Industry News
Cash-on-Cash Return vs Cap Rate for Your Rental Property Investment

23

February

2022

Cash-on-Cash Return vs Cap Rate for Your Rental Property Investment

Cash-on-cash return vs cap rate in real estate - both are important ROI metrics that investors use to measure the financial health of rentals.

Reporting & Tax
Tips for Preparing Your Property for a Rental Showing

16

December

2021

Tips for Preparing Your Property for a Rental Showing

There are several things you need to do to prepare your unit when getting ready to show your rental property to tenants.

Finding Tenants
What’s The Best Time of Year to Advertise Your Rental Property?

24

November

2021

What’s The Best Time of Year to Advertise Your Rental Property?

Knowing the best time to rent a house can help landlords keep vacancies short and minimize costly vacancy periods.

Finding Tenants
Out of State Real Estate Investing: What Landlords Need to Know

17

November

2021

Out of State Real Estate Investing: What Landlords Need to Know

We outline 8 essential things investors need to know before making the leap to out of state real estate investing.

Investment Strategy
Should Landlords Accept Rent Payments in Advance?

10

November

2021

Should Landlords Accept Rent Payments in Advance?

It can be tempting to accept multiple rent payments in advance, however, doing so could land you in trouble later.

Rent Collection
Rental History Report: Tips for Accepting Tenants for Landlords

6

November

2021

Rental History Report: Tips for Accepting Tenants for Landlords

Ensure you’ve found the right tenant; run a rental history report to check an applicant's rental and eviction history and financial stability

Finding Tenants
Laws Against Racial Discrimination in Housing

3

November

2021

Laws Against Racial Discrimination in Housing

Despite laws against the practice, there’s no question that racial discrimination in housing is still a major problem.

Landlord Tenant Law
Rental Application Fees: Do’s and Don’ts

26

October

2021

Rental Application Fees: Do’s and Don’ts

There’s no requirement to have rental application fees, but many landlords choose to charge applicants to cover screening expenses.

Finding Tenants
Are HOA Fees Tax Deductible?

21

October

2021

Are HOA Fees Tax Deductible?

With some exceptions, landlords are entitled to deduct operating expenses, including HOA fees and COA fees, from their taxable rental income.

Reporting & Tax

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