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Should You Hire A Property Manager Or Self-Manage Your Properties?

Nov

2023

Should You Hire A Property Manager Or Self-Manage Your Properties?

Hiring a property manager can help you run a professional rental business and save you time, however, they do come with disadvantages.

What Every Landlord Needs To Know About Renters Insurance

Finding Tenants

Nov

2023

What Every Landlord Needs To Know About Renters Insurance

Renters insurance covers a tenants personal belonging and could save both landlords and tenants a whole world of heartache.

How Does The IRS Know If I Have Rental Income?

Reporting & Tax

Nov

2023

How Does The IRS Know If I Have Rental Income?

Discover how the IRS knows if you have rental income, the risks of misfiling, and essential property management tools to keep you compliant.

What is Real Estate Professional Status (REPS)?

Reporting & Tax

Oct

2023

What is Real Estate Professional Status (REPS)?

What is real estate professional status, how do you qualify, and how can it help you reduce your rental property taxes?

10 Best Property Management Apps for Landlords

Landlord Studio

Oct

2023

10 Best Property Management Apps for Landlords

The best property management apps for landlords help investors manage every aspect of their portfolio, from finding and screening tenants to collecting rent to filing taxes.

Schedule C vs Schedule E For Rental Property

Reporting & Tax

Oct

2023

Schedule C vs Schedule E For Rental Property

Learn about Schedule C vs Schedule E and which form you need when declaring your rental property income and expenses at tax time.

How Much Cash Flow is Good For a Rental Property?

Rental Accounting

Oct

2023

How Much Cash Flow is Good For a Rental Property?

Positive rental property cash flow is essential if you want to run a profitable, scalable business. But how much cash flow in real estate is good?

6 Real Estate Investing Tax Strategies You Need To Know

Reporting & Tax

Oct

2023

6 Real Estate Investing Tax Strategies You Need To Know

Below, we take a look at essential real estate investing tax strategies that investors need to know to mitigate taxes and increase profits.

Rental Property Tax Deductions Checklist

Rental Accounting

Sep

2023

Rental Property Tax Deductions Checklist

This rental property tax deductions checklist outlines 21 of the most common expenses that landlords need to track using Landlord Studio.

States Without Property Tax: From Lowest to Highest

Reporting & Tax

Sep

2023

States Without Property Tax: From Lowest to Highest

Are their states without property tax? We explore the best and worst states for real estate investing according to the real estate tax rates in each.

Landlord Studio

Sep

2023

Landlord Studio Partners with Sure Insurance

Landlord Studio and Sure have partnered up to offer both home warranty protection and renters insurance embedded directly in the Landlord Studio platform.

Mastering the Art of Self-Managing Tenants for Real Estate Investors

Finding Tenants

Aug

2023

Mastering the Art of Self-Managing Tenants for Real Estate Investors

In episode 4 of The Profitable Rental Podcast, Kim Avant-Babb shares tenant management techniques and her 39-year career with a 0% eviction rate.

Rental Accounting

Aug

2023

The Investors Guide To Property Management Accounting

Everything you need to know about property management accounting, and how to choose the right software to keep your books up to date.

Creative Financing Strategies for Building a Successful Real Estate Portfolio

Investment Strategy

Aug

2023

Creative Financing Strategies for Building a Successful Real Estate Portfolio

In this episode of the Profitable Rental Podcast, we interview Christian Osgood and learn how he's leveraged creative financing to build an impressive real estate portfolio.

The Complete Guide To Rental Property Taxes

Rental Accounting

Aug

2023

The Complete Guide To Rental Property Taxes

Understanding rental property taxes is essential if you want to operate a profitable rental property portfolio.

How to Run a Successful Vacation Rental Investment

Investment Strategy

Aug

2023

How to Run a Successful Vacation Rental Investment

There are many aspects of running a successful vacation rental investment, from investing in the right area to using the right tools.

About The Schedule E Rental Income Tax Form

Rental Accounting

Aug

2023

About The Schedule E Rental Income Tax Form

Understanding rental income tax forms like the Schedule E is essential if you want to operate a profitable and scalable portfolio.

5 Practical Real Estate Investing Tips from Sharon Lechter and Brandon Hall

Growth

Aug

2023

5 Practical Real Estate Investing Tips from Sharon Lechter and Brandon Hall

In the second episode of The Profitable Rental Podcast we continue our conversation with Sharon Lechter and Brandon Hall for more real estate investing tips.

11 Ways Landlords Can Increase Cash Flow With Additional Revenue Streams

Investment Strategy

Aug

2023

11 Ways Landlords Can Increase Cash Flow With Additional Revenue Streams

Diversifying income streams is one way to increase cash flow and maximize the profitability of your real estate business.

How To Change From Spreadsheets To A Modern Property Management System

Rental Accounting

Aug

2023

How To Change From Spreadsheets To A Modern Property Management System

We explore why and how to transition from paper and spreadsheets to Landlord Studio for managing your rental property accounting.

About Due Diligence in Real Estate (+Free Checklist)

Investment Strategy

Jul

2023

About Due Diligence in Real Estate (+Free Checklist)

Due diligence in real estate involves investigating the physical and financial aspects of a property and its surrounding area and is an essential step before closing a deal.

11 Creative Financing Strategies For Real Estate Investing

Investment Strategy

Jul

2023

11 Creative Financing Strategies For Real Estate Investing

Creative financing in real estate refers to unconventional or alternative financing strategies that individuals can utilize to acquire available land or properties.

8 Tips For Investing In Real Estate From Successful Investors

Investment Strategy

Jul

2023

8 Tips For Investing In Real Estate From Successful Investors

We interviewed two real estate experts and in this article outline their top tips for achieving success as a real estate investor.

What Is Rental Verification? How to Verify Tenant Rental History

Finding Tenants

Jul

2023

What Is Rental Verification? How to Verify Tenant Rental History

Rental verification involves validating a tenant's rental application information and is a vital step in ensuring you select the most-qualified tenant.

How to Find the Best Yielding Properties and Expand Your Portfolio

Investment Strategy

Jun

2023

How to Find the Best Yielding Properties and Expand Your Portfolio

We take a look at what you need to know in order to secure a profitable rental property and how to manage an expanding portfolio.

Lease Addendums A Landlord Can’t Live Without

Landlord Tenant Law

Jun

2023

Lease Addendums A Landlord Can’t Live Without

By clearly stating what is expected of tenants in the lease, you are protecting both yourself and your tenants.

What is a Holdover Tenant? Definition & Holdover Tenant Legal Rights

Landlord Tenant Law

Jun

2023

What is a Holdover Tenant? Definition & Holdover Tenant Legal Rights

A holdover tenant is a tenant that continues paying rent even after their lease agreement has ended. Learn more about how to handle holdover tenants.

A Landlord's Guide to Roof Maintenance Issues and How To Fix Them

Property Maintenance

Jun

2023

A Landlord's Guide to Roof Maintenance Issues and How To Fix Them

Well-maintained roofs can reduce energy bills for tenants and make the property more appealing, leading to lower vacancy rates and increased rental income.

The Best Alternative to Spreadsheets for Rental Property Accounting

Rental Accounting

Jun

2023

The Best Alternative to Spreadsheets for Rental Property Accounting

Find the best alternative to spreadsheets for managing your properties and make tracking your income and expenses as easy as possible.

Passive Activity and Passive Activity Loss Limitations in Real Estate

Rental Accounting

Jun

2023

Passive Activity and Passive Activity Loss Limitations in Real Estate

Generally, the IRS deems rental income as passive. This means as a landlord you'll likely be subject to passive activity loss limitations.

19 Best Real Estate Podcasts to Listen to Today

Investment Strategy

May

2023

19 Best Real Estate Podcasts to Listen to Today

The best real estate podcasts cover a range of topics from advice and tips for new investors, to detailed tax and accounting advice.

How To Make The Perfect Tenant Welcome Letter

Finding Tenants

May

2023

How To Make The Perfect Tenant Welcome Letter

Small things like an informative welcome letter and a welcome package at the start of a tenancy will yield fantastic returns on investment.

Property Maintenance

May

2023

Common Rental Property Maintenance Expenses: How to Estimate Costs

Knowing the types of rental property maintenance expenses to expect can help you evaluate potential purchases and budget for future maintenance costs.

How to Structure Your Real Estate Business: Should You Use An LLC?

Investment Strategy

Apr

2023

How to Structure Your Real Estate Business: Should You Use An LLC?

We explore the pros and cons of different business entity structures used for real estate investments including Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, and S-Corporation.

Maximize Deductions With Fully Automated Expense Reconciliation App

Landlord Studio

Apr

2023

Maximize Deductions With Fully Automated Expense Reconciliation App

Bank Feeds with Landlord Studio is the fastest, easiest, and most accurate way to track your rental property income and expenses.

Real Estate Taxes, Income, and Deductions - What Landlords Need to Know

Rental Accounting

Mar

2023

Real Estate Taxes, Income, and Deductions - What Landlords Need to Know

If you want to run a profitable rental portfolio you need the tools and knowledge to streamline operating costs and maximize your tax deductions.

Should You Form An LLC For Your Rentals?

Investment Strategy

Mar

2023

Should You Form An LLC For Your Rentals?

Creating an LLC for your rental property(s) can be a smart choice, but whether it's the right move for you depends on a number of factors...

What Is a T12 in Real Estate and Why Do You Need One?

Reporting & Tax

Feb

2023

What Is a T12 in Real Estate and Why Do You Need One?

What is a T12 in real estate, and how should real estate investors track income and expenses to create an accurate & useful trailing twelve months report?

The 7 Best Free Mileage Tracker Apps for Landlords

Rental Accounting

Feb

2023

The 7 Best Free Mileage Tracker Apps for Landlords

Keeping track of your mileage will allow you to save hundred on your taxes each year as a landlord. Here are 7 of the best mileage tracker apps for landlords.

Buying a Rental Property with Existing Tenants

Investment Strategy

Jan

2023

Buying a Rental Property with Existing Tenants

If you're considering buying an apartment with existing tenants already in situ, there are a few essential things you need to consider first.

How To Save 10x On Taxes with Industry-Specific Software

Industry News

Jan

2023

How To Save 10x On Taxes with Industry-Specific Software

A new report by Landlord Studio shows that landlords that use software are saving hundreds more at tax time than those that don't - but they could be saving more.

Top 12 Real Estate Investor Software for Success

Rental Accounting

Nov

2022

Top 12 Real Estate Investor Software for Success

Real estate investor software like Landlord Studio is essential for scaling your portfolio, levelling up productivity, and maximizing ROI.

About Rent Receipts for Landlords (Plus Free Template)

Rent Collection

Nov

2022

About Rent Receipts for Landlords (Plus Free Template)

However you collect rent, providing your tenant with a rent receipt is a good business practice, and in some states is a legal requirement.

How Much Does Rental Turnover Actually Cost?

Industry News

Nov

2022

How Much Does Rental Turnover Actually Cost?

How much does apartment turnover actually cost, and what landlords can do to reduce vacancy periods and mitigate the subsequent costs?

How will the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Landlords?

Industry News

Oct

2022

How will the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Landlords?

The Inflation Reduction Act aims to help investors (amongst others) combat inflation on routine expenses and promote green energy usage.

A landlord’s guide to rental concessions

Finding Tenants

Oct

2022

A landlord’s guide to rental concessions

Rental concessions are a useful tool landlords can use to attract and retain high-quality tenants, reducing vacancy and marketing costs.

5 Ways to Reduce Tenant Turnover and Expensive Vacancies

Finding Tenants

Oct

2022

5 Ways to Reduce Tenant Turnover and Expensive Vacancies

Reduce expensive vacancies and keep your great tenants for long with these seven actionable property management tips.

Property Maintenance

Sep

2022

13 Best Property Maintenance Management Software for Landlords

Save time, reduce costs, and keep your property in tip-top condition with property maintenance management software like Landlord Studio.

11 of the Best Books for Real Estate Investors

Sep

2022

11 of the Best Books for Real Estate Investors

These 11 real estate investing books will give you the knowledge and confidence to succeed with your real estate investments the first time.

Accountants: Should You Implement Value-Based Pricing?

Rental Accounting

Sep

2022

Accountants: Should You Implement Value-Based Pricing?

A value based pricing strategy for your real estate accounting firm will help both you and your clients achieve your financial goals.

9 Actionable Tips to Improve Your Real Estate Accounting Today

Rental Accounting

Mar

2022

9 Actionable Tips to Improve Your Real Estate Accounting Today

Effective real estate accounting will enable you to better understand your finances, accurately file taxes, and maximize tax deductions.

4 Habits to Form for Better Real Estate Accounting

Rental Accounting

Mar

2022

4 Habits to Form for Better Real Estate Accounting

Good real estate accounting will provide valuable insights into the performance of your portfolio and save you both time and money.

Should You Use Xero For Your Rental Property Accounting?

Rental Accounting

Mar

2022

Should You Use Xero For Your Rental Property Accounting?

We explore the benefits and limitations of Xero for rental property accounting compared to a property management specific software.

5 Tips To Simplify Your Rental Property Accounting

Rental Accounting

Feb

2022

5 Tips To Simplify Your Rental Property Accounting

Simplify your rental property accounts so that you can maximize your profits and spend more time doing the things you want to do.

What is Gross Rent Multiplier and How to Calculate it?

Rental Accounting

Feb

2022

What is Gross Rent Multiplier and How to Calculate it?

The gross rent multiplier formula is a useful tool for analysing investment properties for beginner and experienced real estate investors.

Rental Accounting

Feb

2022

Operating Expense Ratio (OER)

The operating expense ratio in real estate measures the operational costs of a property compared to the overall income of that property.

Accountants: What Your Schedule E Clients Need to Know This Tax Season

Rental Accounting

Feb

2022

Accountants: What Your Schedule E Clients Need to Know This Tax Season

The wrong tools can prevent accountants and CPAs from properly helping their schedule e clients and prevent them from scaling their portfolios

Capital Expenses vs Operating Expenses: What’s The Difference?

Rental Accounting

Jan

2022

Capital Expenses vs Operating Expenses: What’s The Difference?

We take a look at operating expenses vs capital expenses, how they need to be treated, and how landlords can maximize end-of-year deductions.

What is ARV In Real Estate and How Do You Calculate It?

Rental Accounting

Dec

2021

What is ARV In Real Estate and How Do You Calculate It?

How to calculate ARV in real estate, how to use it to analyze potential investments, and what are the limitations of this metric?

What Is NOI In Real Estate Investing And Why Does It Matter?

Rental Accounting

Oct

2021

What Is NOI In Real Estate Investing And Why Does It Matter?

Net operating income (NOI) is a commonly used figure that investors and lenders use to determine the potential profitability of a property.

Rental Accounting

Sep

2021

Real Estate Investing: Cash on Cash Return vs ROI

Cash on cash return vs ROI: two key metrics real estate investors need to understand when analyzing potential real estate investments.

What Are A Landlords Objectives For Financial Reporting?

Rental Accounting

Apr

2021

What Are A Landlords Objectives For Financial Reporting?

Know your numbers like the back of your hand with quality financial reporting from software such as Landlord Studio.

Organizing Rental Property Income and Expenses at Tax Time

Rental Accounting

Dec

2020

Organizing Rental Property Income and Expenses at Tax Time

With the tax year coming to a close it’s time to start thinking about getting your books in order and ensuring everything is accounted for.

The 3 Key Metrics for Refinancing Rental Properties

Rental Accounting

Nov

2020

The 3 Key Metrics for Refinancing Rental Properties

Landlords need to understand these key metrics to be able to prove their investments profitability and secure favorable loan terms.

7 Things You Need To Know About Rental Property Accounting

Rental Accounting

Oct

2020

7 Things You Need To Know About Rental Property Accounting

We explore 7 aspects of rental property accounting that are essential for landlords to know when they are expanding their portfolios.

Why Quickbooks Is The Wrong Accounting Tool For Your Rental Business

Rental Accounting

Sep

2020

Why Quickbooks Is The Wrong Accounting Tool For Your Rental Business

QuickBooks is an industry leading acccounting software, but is it the right solution for rental income and expenses tracking?

5 Common Accounting Mistakes Landlords Make

Rental Accounting

Sep

2020

5 Common Accounting Mistakes Landlords Make

We explore common accounting mistakes landlords make and how the right tools and software can allow you to easily resolve them.

Pros and Cons of Using Freshbooks for Rental Property Accounting

Rental Accounting

Jul

2020

Pros and Cons of Using Freshbooks for Rental Property Accounting

What are the pros and cons of Freshbooks for rental property accounting? And how does it compare to property management specific software?

What Landlords Need To Know About Security Deposit Accounting

Rental Accounting

Jun

2020

What Landlords Need To Know About Security Deposit Accounting

Bad security deposit accounting can result in a number of problems from lawsuits to large and unnecessary out of pocket costs for landlords.

Rental Accounting

Apr

2020

Optimizing Your Cashflow As A Landlord

Whilst owning a rental is a great way to build equity and generate ongoing passive income, it can also be a lot more trouble than people first realize.

Landlord Solutions For End To End Property Management

Rental Accounting

Apr

2020

Landlord Solutions For End To End Property Management

From getting financing, to managing tenants, we take a deep dive into the best softwares and landlord solutions for end to end property management.

Key Figures For Evaluating An Investment Property

Rental Accounting

Oct

2019

Key Figures For Evaluating An Investment Property

To evaluate an investment property you need to understand the numbers at play. Here are the key figures you need to be familiar with, and an example.

8 Benefits of Property Management Software for Landlords

Rental Accounting

Jul

2019

8 Benefits of Property Management Software for Landlords

When it comes to property management software, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. So why should you use Landlord Studio?

Finding Tenants

Oct

2022

5 Ways to Reduce Tenant Turnover and Expensive Vacancies

Reduce expensive vacancies and keep your great tenants for long with these seven actionable property management tips.

Co-Signer for Apartment Lease Form: Free Template for Landlords

Finding Tenants

Sep

2022

Co-Signer for Apartment Lease Form: Free Template for Landlords

A co-signer can give landlords the peace of mind they need when approving tenants who may not have a good credit score or renting history.

Staging Rental Properties: How to Rent Your Property Faster

Finding Tenants

Aug

2022

Staging Rental Properties: How to Rent Your Property Faster

Staging rental properties can help you rent your property faster and can even attract more considerate tenants.

What is a Rent Guarantor? (and When to Ask for One)

Finding Tenants

May

2022

What is a Rent Guarantor? (and When to Ask for One)

What is a guarantor? A rent guarantor co-signs a tenant's lease and agrees to take responsibility should the tenant default on rent

Rental Property Inspection Laws: How Often Can You Inspect a Property?

Finding Tenants

May

2022

Rental Property Inspection Laws: How Often Can You Inspect a Property?

Landlords must follow best practices and know rental property inspection laws that stipulate when a landlord can enter a rental property.

VRBO vs Airbnb: Which Is Right for Your Short-Term Rental Business?

Finding Tenants

May

2022

VRBO vs Airbnb: Which Is Right for Your Short-Term Rental Business?

We deep dive into which of the two biggest platforms, Airbnb or VRBO, is better for your short-term rental business.

How To Write The Perfect Rental Listing To Attract Quality Tenants Fast

Finding Tenants

May

2022

How To Write The Perfect Rental Listing To Attract Quality Tenants Fast

How do you write a great listing to stand out from the competition, attract the best tenants, and reduce expensive vacancies?

6 Things to Look For In a Tenant Tracking and Lease Management Tool

Finding Tenants

Mar

2022

6 Things to Look For In a Tenant Tracking and Lease Management Tool

We take a look at the key features to look for in a tenant tracking and lease management tool to improve your business efficiencies.

6 Tips for Managing A Professional Rental Business

Finding Tenants

Mar

2022

6 Tips for Managing A Professional Rental Business

Whether you manage one property or fifty, the right tools will help you run a profitable and efficient rental business.

Can you Charge a Pet Deposit in California?

Finding Tenants

Feb

2022

Can you Charge a Pet Deposit in California?

Can and should you charge a pet deposit in California? Pets can cause damage, but they also make your property more attractive to renters.

Tips for Preparing Your Property for a Rental Showing

Finding Tenants

Dec

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.

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

Finding Tenants

Nov

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.

Rental History Report: Tips for Accepting Tenants for Landlords

Finding Tenants

Nov

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

7 Tips To Successfully Advertise Your Rental With Social Media

Finding Tenants

Oct

2021

7 Tips To Successfully Advertise Your Rental With Social Media

Using social media to advertise your rental is an easy way to get your vacant properties in front of thousands of prospective tenants.

Rental Application Fees: Do’s and Don’ts

Finding Tenants

Oct

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.

5 Reasons Every Tenant Needs Renters Insurance

Finding Tenants

Sep

2021

5 Reasons Every Tenant Needs Renters Insurance

Only 46% of renters have Renters Insurance! We've partnered up with Lemonade to help fix this. We outline the top 5 reasons renters insurance is so vital.

Finding Tenants

Sep

2021

Top 8 Property Amenities Renters Look For in Rentals

What are renters looking for? Although every renter has different priorities, there are eight property amenities that almost everyone wants.

Finding Tenants

Sep

2021

How To Set The Best Landlord Pet Policy

Tenants love their pets and if you don't allow them you could be missing out. But how do you set a good pet policy to protect your rental?

3 Reliable Strategies to Vetting Your Next Tenant

Finding Tenants

Aug

2021

3 Reliable Strategies to Vetting Your Next Tenant

We explore three reliable strategies for vetting your next tenant and successfully renting out your investment property.

How To Effectively Communicate With Your Tenants

Finding Tenants

Jul

2021

How To Effectively Communicate With Your Tenants

We outline four actionable tips to improve your tenant communications to keep tenants happy and reduce expensive vacancies.

11 Alternatives to Cozy for Managing Your Rental Listings

Finding Tenants

Jul

2021

11 Alternatives to Cozy for Managing Your Rental Listings

We explore some of the alternatives to Cozy for managing your rental listings to minimize vacancies and mitigate the risks of bad tenants.

The Best Tenant Tracker Tools for Landlords

Finding Tenants

Jul

2021

The Best Tenant Tracker Tools for Landlords

Tenant tracker tools will help you streamline your property management so that you can spend more time building your rental business.

9 Vacation Rental Property Upgrades to Keep Renters Coming Back

Finding Tenants

Jun

2021

9 Vacation Rental Property Upgrades to Keep Renters Coming Back

Keeping your vacation rental property clean and well-maintained is one of the best ways to increase the number and value of your bookings.

12 Things New Landlords Need To Know When Renting Out A House

Finding Tenants

Jun

2021

12 Things New Landlords Need To Know When Renting Out A House

Renting out a property for the first time can be a daunting prospect. But, if everything goes to plan you’ll create a new revenue stream...

Landlord Decorating Tips And Money-Saving Tricks

Finding Tenants

May

2021

Landlord Decorating Tips And Money-Saving Tricks

Knowing these property decorating tips will save you money and ensure your rentals have mass appeal to prospective renters.

Online Leasing: Attract Tenants With These Do’s and Don’ts!

Finding Tenants

Mar

2021

Online Leasing: Attract Tenants With These Do’s and Don’ts!

Online leasing allows you to streamline property management by leveraging digital tools and reducing the need for face to face interactions.

Landlord’s Guide to Renting to Someone With Bad Credit

Finding Tenants

Mar

2021

Landlord’s Guide to Renting to Someone With Bad Credit

What happens if you get an applicant with a bad credit score? Should you pass the opportunity to rent or risk having them skip payments?

The Landlords Step by Step Move-in Checklist

Finding Tenants

Feb

2021

The Landlords Step by Step Move-in Checklist

Landlord's should inspect their property before a tenant moves in and when a tenant moves out using a move-in checklist.

What Should You Choose? Annual vs Month-To-Month Leases

Finding Tenants

Jun

2020

What Should You Choose? Annual vs Month-To-Month Leases

There are disadvantages and advantages of both month to month and annual leases and landlords need to make sure their lease suits their needs.

Finding Tenants

Sep

2019

How To Welcome New Tenants

Awesome! So, you’ve got some new tenants moving in. You can relax now… well, almost. There’s one more key thing to do to welcome you new tenants...

10 Amenities That Will Increase The Value Of Your Property

Finding Tenants

Aug

2019

10 Amenities That Will Increase The Value Of Your Property

When it comes to rentals, knowing what your tenants actually want, will not only help you secure the best tenants it will also help you retain your tenants.

The Importance of Taking Photos of Your Rentals Between Tenancies

Finding Tenants

Jul

2019

The Importance of Taking Photos of Your Rentals Between Tenancies

When it comes to a dispute over property damage, the best protection you can have is pictures of the property before the tenant moved in.

How to Write a Proof of Rent Payment Letter

Rent Collection

Jan

2025

How to Write a Proof of Rent Payment Letter

Learn how to write a proof of rent payment letter with our step-by-step guide. Download free templates and simplify the process using Landlord Studio.

What's A Reasonable Rent Increase in 2025?

Rent Collection

Jan

2025

What's A Reasonable Rent Increase in 2025?

Learn what a reasonable rent increase is in 2025, including key factors like market conditions, legal requirements, and tips for managing rent hikes effectively.

Rent Collection

Jan

2025

10 Best Rent Payment Platforms 2025

Having a good rent payment platform is more convenient for landlords and tenants and has been proven to help dramatically reduce late rent payments.

Should You Use Zelle, Paypal, Venmo, or Landlord Studio to Collect Rent?

Rent Collection

Aug

2024

Should You Use Zelle, Paypal, Venmo, or Landlord Studio to Collect Rent?

Should you be using Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal to collect rent or a landlord-specific system like Landlord Studio?

Rent Collection

Aug

2024

11 Best Rent Collection Apps For Landlords

We take a look at some of the best rent collection apps that landlords can use to modernize and streamline their rent collection processes.

The Step by Step Guide to Avoiding Late Rent Payments

Rent Collection

Aug

2024

The Step by Step Guide to Avoiding Late Rent Payments

There are a number of things a landlord can do to avoid missed or late rent payments, from efficient tenant screening to regular reminders...

Rent Collection

Aug

2024

Payment Apps: Why You Shouldn’t Use Them for Rent Collection

There are numerous reasons not to use payment apps for rent collection, and now the IRS is cracking down on them too.

How To Select The Best Online Rent Payment Solution

Rent Collection

Aug

2024

How To Select The Best Online Rent Payment Solution

The right online rent payment solution will help you ensure on-time payments, reduce admin work, and improve landlord-tenant relationships.

Guide to Security Deposit Return Letters

Rent Collection

Jul

2024

Guide to Security Deposit Return Letters

A security deposit return letter should be provided at the end of a tenancy detailing the amount of deposit being returned and itemizing any deductions.

Security Deposit Receipts [+ Free Template]

Rent Collection

Jul

2024

Security Deposit Receipts [+ Free Template]

A security deposit receipt serves as proof of payment for the tenant and indicates where the deposit will be held during the lease period.

Rent Collection

Feb

2024

How Much Can A Landlord Raise The Rent?

In this article, we take a closer look at when and how much a landlord can raise the rent and we detail the process for creating a formal rent increase letter for your tenants.

How To Accurately Account For First And Last Month’s Rent

Rent Collection

Feb

2024

How To Accurately Account For First And Last Month’s Rent

There are several aspects to consider if you want to benefit from collecting the first and last month’s rent while staying within legal guidelines.

Rent Collection

Dec

2023

The Best Way to Collect Rent Payments From Your Tenants

Cash and checks are slow, insecure, and outdated ways to collect rent. In this article, we explore the best ways to collect rent from your tenants.

What Is Rent Control And How Does It Work?

Rent Collection

Dec

2023

What Is Rent Control And How Does It Work?

We take a closer look at what exactly rent control is, how rent control works, and its impact on landlords, tenants, and the housing market.

Rent Collection

Nov

2022

About Rent Receipts for Landlords (Plus Free Template)

However you collect rent, providing your tenant with a rent receipt is a good business practice, and in some states is a legal requirement.

6 Tips for Landlords Collecting Back Rent

Rent Collection

Aug

2022

6 Tips for Landlords Collecting Back Rent

Collecting back rent must be done properly and in compliance with the renter's rights. Here's what you need to know...

How to Increase the Rent: Free Rent Increase Letter

Rent Collection

Jun

2022

How to Increase the Rent: Free Rent Increase Letter

A formal process to increase the rent will make the process easier and ensure that everyone involved is on the same page.

Rent Collection

Feb

2022

What are Landlord Operating Expenses?

The challenge for real estate investors is understanding what counts as operating expenses and what's not included.

Should Landlords Accept Rent Payments in Advance?

Rent Collection

Nov

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

Oct

2021

Rent Collection for Commercial Investment Properties

An easy-to-use rent collection system for your commercial property will help tenants stay on top of their payments and save you time.

Rent Collection

Aug

2021

5 Solutions to Maximize Your Rental Property Cash Flow

We explore strategies for landlords and real estate investors to increase rental property cash flow and overall profitability

Steps to Collecting the Security Deposit and First Month’s Rent

Rent Collection

Jun

2021

Steps to Collecting the Security Deposit and First Month’s Rent

When it comes to the collection of security deposits and first months rent landlord must follow best practices and keep detailed records.

Rent Collection

May

2021

5 Steps To Take When The Rent Is Late

What are the steps landlords can take if the rent is late? And how can you encourage on-time rent with tools like online rent collection?

Dealing With Partial Rent Payments From Your Tenant

Rent Collection

Mar

2021

Dealing With Partial Rent Payments From Your Tenant

Should you or shouldn't you accept partial rent payments? And if you do what's the best way to handle them so that everyone wins?

Rent Collection

Jan

2021

Why Landlords are Choosing Landlord Studio Over Cozy for Rent Collection

The right online rent collection tool can reduce admin work and increase the likelihood of rent being collected on time.

Rent Collection

Jan

2021

Pros And Cons Of Online Rent Collection

We look at the pros and cons of collecting rent online versus more traditional methods like cash or check.

Rent Collection

Jan

2021

4 Tips For Optimizing Your Rent Collection Processes

By combining these four points you can dramatically reduce both late rent payments and the time and stress of chasing up missed rent.

Rent Collection

Jan

2021

We’ve Launched Online Rent Collection

As the next step towards our ambitious goal to automate rental property management we have launched ACH payments!

Rent Collection

Dec

2020

3 Simple Steps To Improving Your Rent Collection Processes

We take a look at 3 simple things landlords can do to simplify and improve their rent collection processes to avoid missed rent payments.

Rent Collection

Oct

2020

How To Collect Rent With Zelle Pay

The purpose of any software is to help you optimize your processes. Using Zelle for rent collection allows landlords to do just that.

7 Ways For Landlords To Reduce Late Payments

Rent Collection

May

2020

7 Ways For Landlords To Reduce Late Payments

Rental properties are a wonderful investment, but they do have risks such as late rent. We explore how to best handle and reduce late rent payments.

Rent Collection

Jan

2020

How Much Rent Should you Be Charging?

Rents vary greatly from market to market, from one street to the next. Use our free custom rent report and these 6 tips to help get your rent prices right.

Maximizing ROI: Top Renovations for Rental Properties

Property Maintenance

Oct

2024

Maximizing ROI: Top Renovations for Rental Properties

Maximize ROI on rental property renovations with strategic upgrades and effective cost tracking. Learn top renovation tips to boost property value and rental income.

Which Renovations Offer the Best Return for Landlords?

Property Maintenance

Sep

2024

Which Renovations Offer the Best Return for Landlords?

Discover the 30% rule home renovation tip and explore the best ROI home improvements to boost your rental property's value and tenant appeal.

Property Maintenance

Jan

2024

What is Property Maintenance and What Do Landlords Need to Know?

Good property maintenance management will keep tenants happy and prevent large unexpected maintenance bills. Here's what landlords need to know...

Property Maintenance

Jun

2023

A Landlord's Guide to Roof Maintenance Issues and How To Fix Them

Well-maintained roofs can reduce energy bills for tenants and make the property more appealing, leading to lower vacancy rates and increased rental income.

Property Maintenance

May

2023

Common Rental Property Maintenance Expenses: How to Estimate Costs

Knowing the types of rental property maintenance expenses to expect can help you evaluate potential purchases and budget for future maintenance costs.

Property Maintenance

Sep

2022

13 Best Property Maintenance Management Software for Landlords

Save time, reduce costs, and keep your property in tip-top condition with property maintenance management software like Landlord Studio.

Furnished Vacation Rental Inventory Checklist For Landlords

Property Maintenance

Sep

2022

Furnished Vacation Rental Inventory Checklist For Landlords

This vacation rental inventory checklist provides you with a baseline of the amenities and furnishings you need to provide.

9 Best Smart Locks and Rental Lock Boxes for Short-Term Rentals

Property Maintenance

Sep

2022

9 Best Smart Locks and Rental Lock Boxes for Short-Term Rentals

We ask, what are the pros and cons of using a smart lock or rental lock box for your property and how do you choose the best one for you?

Are Landlords Responsible for Pest Control in a Rental Property?

Property Maintenance

Aug

2022

Are Landlords Responsible for Pest Control in a Rental Property?

Pests in a rental can compromise the structure of the property, and the health of your tenants. Are landlords responsible for pest control?

Move-in and move-out inspection template for rental properties

Property Maintenance

Jul

2022

Move-in and move-out inspection template for rental properties

A move in or move out inspection allows you to identify damage caused by tenants and any maintenance that needs to be carried out.

Free Itemized List of Damages Template for Rentals

Property Maintenance

Jul

2022

Free Itemized List of Damages Template for Rentals

Providing an itemized list of damages will set a clear expectation for your tenants, should any property damage occur during their stay.

Rental Property Preventative Maintenance

Property Maintenance

Jul

2022

Rental Property Preventative Maintenance

Do you keep your rental property in good shape? In the long run, preventative maintenance can save you time, money and stress. It's a win-win.

What Is Normal Wear and Tear in A Rental?

Property Maintenance

Jun

2022

What Is Normal Wear and Tear in A Rental?

Wear and tear is part and parcel of operating a rental property. It is the minor damage that comes about through normal everyday living.

What’s The Best Flooring For A Rental Property?

Property Maintenance

Jan

2022

What’s The Best Flooring For A Rental Property?

The best flooring for your rental property is cost-effective, durable, and easy to clean. We outline the pros and cons of common floorings.

How To Save Money By Tracking Maintenance Expenses

Property Maintenance

May

2021

How To Save Money By Tracking Maintenance Expenses

We explore the best way to manage and track maintenance expenses to ensure you never miss a deductible expense again.

How Landlords are Managing Winter Maintenance During COVID-19

Property Maintenance

Jan

2021

How Landlords are Managing Winter Maintenance During COVID-19

While maintenance is still a requirement for your properties, carrying out maintenance safely during COVID-19 is a new challenge.

Property Maintenance

Nov

2020

How To Increase Efficiency Of Your Property Maintenance Efforts

When it comes to property maintenance, there's always seems to something that needs attention. How can you optimize maintenance management?

Renovation Ideas To Improve The Value Of Your Investment Property

Property Maintenance

Aug

2019

Renovation Ideas To Improve The Value Of Your Investment Property

We outline 9 renovation ideas to consider when planning your property refurb. Find out how to add value and appeal to your investment property...

Property Maintenance

Jun

2019

The Many Hats of A Landlord

Landlords often find themselves with many roles and positions, everything from property management to prospective therapist.

10 Maintenance Jobs Landlords Can Do Themselves

Property Maintenance

Jun

2019

10 Maintenance Jobs Landlords Can Do Themselves

Every property has its own idiosyncrasies, and a rental is no different. Here are 10 maintenance jobs you can do yourself to save yourself $1000s...

How to Calculate Depreciation on a Rental Property [+Free Spreadsheet]

Reporting & Tax

Feb

2025

How to Calculate Depreciation on a Rental Property [+Free Spreadsheet]

Learn how to calculate depreciation on rental property, including methods like straight-line and accelerated depreciation, to maximize tax benefits.

IRS Requirements and Audit Triggers for Rental Property Owners

Reporting & Tax

Jan

2025

IRS Requirements and Audit Triggers for Rental Property Owners

Learn key real estate IRS requirements, common audit triggers for landlords, and how to simplify tax prep and compliance with Landlord Studio’s rental accounting tools.

Cost Segregation In Real Estate: How Does It Work [+Example]

Reporting & Tax

Jan

2025

Cost Segregation In Real Estate: How Does It Work [+Example]

Cost segregation in real estate allows investors to accelerate their depreciation to decrease tax liabilities in the earlier years of owning their investment property.

Tracking Travel and Mileage Deductions for Rental Properties

Reporting & Tax

Jan

2025

Tracking Travel and Mileage Deductions for Rental Properties

Travel and mileage make up a significant tax deduction for landlords. Keep detailed records using software like Landlord Studio.

How to Pay No Taxes On Rental Income: Landlord Strategies

Reporting & Tax

Jan

2025

How to Pay No Taxes On Rental Income: Landlord Strategies

Is it possible to pay no taxes on rental income? If so how? Discover actionable real estate tax strategies to defer taxes, minimize liability, and increase ROI.

About The 1099 Requirements For Rental Income

Reporting & Tax

Jan

2025

About The 1099 Requirements For Rental Income

According to the IRS regulations, landlords and property managers must now ensure they file form 1099 for rental income over $600.

What Landlords Need To Know About 1031 Exchanges Rules

Reporting & Tax

Jan

2025

What Landlords Need To Know About 1031 Exchanges Rules

1031 exchange rules enable investors to exchange like-kind properties and defer capital gains tax as part of their wealth building strategy.

About IRS Form 1099 for Landlords and Investors

Reporting & Tax

Jan

2025

About IRS Form 1099 for Landlords and Investors

There are several 1099 requirements for landlords, for example, if they hire an independent contractor and pay them more than $600 over the course of the year.

6 Steps To Take When Audited: A Landlord’s Guide

Reporting & Tax

Dec

2024

6 Steps To Take When Audited: A Landlord’s Guide

Learn how to handle an IRS audit with confidence. Follow these 6 essential steps to safeguard your financial standing and navigate the audit process smoothly.

Reporting & Tax

Nov

2024

What Is A Rent Ledger And Why Do You Need One?

Having access to advanced reports including a rent ledger will allow you to gain deeper insights into your portfolio performance.

About Your Rental Property Profit and Loss Statement

Reporting & Tax

Nov

2024

About Your Rental Property Profit and Loss Statement

What is a profit and loss statement for a rental property, what needs to be included, and how it can be used by real estate investors?

How To Convert A Primary Residence To A Rental Property

Reporting & Tax

Nov

2024

How To Convert A Primary Residence To A Rental Property

Learn the pros, cons, and tax implications of converting your primary residence to a rental property, plus tips for a smooth transition and maximizing benefits.

Landlords Guide To Real Estate Tax Planning

Reporting & Tax

Sep

2024

Landlords Guide To Real Estate Tax Planning

With the right real estate tax planning strategies you can significantly reduce your tax liability, improve cash flow, and increase ROI.

What Does It Mean To Materially Participate In Real Estate?

Reporting & Tax

Feb

2024

What Does It Mean To Materially Participate In Real Estate?

What is material participation? What are the material participation tests? And what does it mean to materially participate in real estate?

Landlord Tax Documents: Everything You Need To Know For Tax Season

Reporting & Tax

Feb

2024

Landlord Tax Documents: Everything You Need To Know For Tax Season

To help you streamline your tax season we've put together this guide outlining the main landlord tax documents you need to know about.

What Is Cost Basis In Real Estate And How Do You Calculate It?

Reporting & Tax

Feb

2024

What Is Cost Basis In Real Estate And How Do You Calculate It?

We take a look at rental property cost basis and the role it plays in capital gains tax and depreciation recapture.

How to Create a Rental Property Income Statement

Reporting & Tax

Feb

2024

How to Create a Rental Property Income Statement

A rental property income statement is central to understanding your portfolio and is a key figure for several important real estate metrics.

Depreciation Recapture In Real Estate: Definition, Calculation, and Examples

Reporting & Tax

Feb

2024

Depreciation Recapture In Real Estate: Definition, Calculation, and Examples

Depreciation recapture is a tax provision that allows the IRS to collect taxes on the profitable sale of a depreciated asset.

3 IRS Safe Harbors Landlords Need to Know About

Reporting & Tax

Jan

2024

3 IRS Safe Harbors Landlords Need to Know About

Safe harbors are rules implemented by the IRS to allow qualifying entities to simplify their tax filings and save money.

Reporting & Tax

Jan

2024

Is Rental Income Active Or Passive?

Is rental income deemed active or passive by the IRS and how does this affect how rental income is taxed?

The Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole: What Investors Need To Know

Reporting & Tax

Nov

2023

The Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole: What Investors Need To Know

The short-term rental tax loophole is a strategy real estate investors can use to help mitigate their rental income tax by offsetting earned income with real estate losses.

6 Major Benefits Of Hiring A Real Estate CPA

Reporting & Tax

Nov

2023

6 Major Benefits Of Hiring A Real Estate CPA

A great real estate CPA can help you improve cash flow, minimize tax liabilities, and grow your portfolio.

Can Landlords Use TurboTax For Their Rental Properties?

Reporting & Tax

Nov

2023

Can Landlords Use TurboTax For Their Rental Properties?

How you can use TurboTax for your rentals and why so many investors use Landlord Studio and TurboTax together for an easier tax time.

Reporting & Tax

Nov

2023

How Does The IRS Know If I Have Rental Income?

Discover how the IRS knows if you have rental income, the risks of misfiling, and essential property management tools to keep you compliant.

Reporting & Tax

Oct

2023

What is Real Estate Professional Status (REPS)?

What is real estate professional status, how do you qualify, and how can it help you reduce your rental property taxes?

Reporting & Tax

Oct

2023

Schedule C vs Schedule E For Rental Property

Learn about Schedule C vs Schedule E and which form you need when declaring your rental property income and expenses at tax time.

Reporting & Tax

Oct

2023

6 Real Estate Investing Tax Strategies You Need To Know

Below, we take a look at essential real estate investing tax strategies that investors need to know to mitigate taxes and increase profits.

Reporting & Tax

Sep

2023

States Without Property Tax: From Lowest to Highest

Are their states without property tax? We explore the best and worst states for real estate investing according to the real estate tax rates in each.

Reporting & Tax

Feb

2023

What Is a T12 in Real Estate and Why Do You Need One?

What is a T12 in real estate, and how should real estate investors track income and expenses to create an accurate & useful trailing twelve months report?

Reporting & Tax

Mar

2022

How to Calculate Short-Term Rental Tax

When it comes to filing your short-term rental tax, your financial records need to be organized and accessible.

Reporting & Tax

Feb

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.

How to Calculate Gross Yield in Real Estate and Why You Need to

Reporting & Tax

Feb

2022

How to Calculate Gross Yield in Real Estate and Why You Need to

Gross yield for real estate is a calculation that lets you easily compare properties with different values and rental returns.

Reporting & Tax

Oct

2021

Taxes On Rental Property Sale

Taxes on a rental property sale can quickly compile. Landlords need to be aware of these taxes and plan accordingly.

Reporting & Tax

Oct

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

Oct

2021

What Is Pro Forma In Real Estate And How Do You Calculate It?

What is pro forma in real estate and how can real estate investors use pro forma calculations to analyze potential deals.

How to Qualify as a Real Estate Professional and Reduce Your Taxes

Reporting & Tax

Jun

2021

How to Qualify as a Real Estate Professional and Reduce Your Taxes

We take a look at what it takes to qualify as a real estate professional and the tax benefits that come with this status.

Rental Property Closing Costs that are Tax-Deductible

Reporting & Tax

Apr

2021

Rental Property Closing Costs that are Tax-Deductible

Though some closing costs are tax deductible on a rental property, most must be added to the properties basis and depreciated.

10 Landlord-Tenant Laws Every Landlord Needs To Know

Reporting & Tax

Apr

2021

10 Landlord-Tenant Laws Every Landlord Needs To Know

Landlord-tenant laws at federal, state and local levels aim to protect both parties during the rental process.

Cap Rate vs ROI: Which one Should Landlords be Tracking?

Reporting & Tax

Mar

2021

Cap Rate vs ROI: Which one Should Landlords be Tracking?

The Cap Rate and ROI are good starting points when comparing multiple potential investments. How're they calculated and how're they different?