If you’re a landlord looking to expand your rental property portfolio, one of your foremost challenges is likely finding suitable properties in desirable areas that are available for purchase, especially in competitive markets where real estate moves swiftly, often before listings become widely accessible. To gain a competitive edge, it can be invaluable to identify…Read More
As a landlord, have you ever pondered the tipping point for eviction when a tenant crosses the line and violates their lease in some way? You’re in the same boat as many landlords. Lease breaches can turn the landlord-tenant dynamic into a legal maze, especially when it comes to seemingly minor infractions like a late…Read More
To some landlords, it might be hard to understand why you would want to give tenants discounts, free rent coverage, and other rent concessions. What is a monthly rent concession, after all? One would think it might be tearing your profit to pieces [and not in a good way]. In reality, a rent concession is…Read More
We recently reviewed 11 of the best tenant background services on the web. ScreeningWorks reviews were included in that breakdown and in this post we’re diving deeper into this service. For clarity, ScreeningWorks is a product of Yardi Screening so this post also addresses Yardi resident screening reviews. Full disclosure, here at RentPrep we are a tenant screening…Read More
I don’t know about you, but one of my biggest frustrations at work is trying to keep everything organized and trying to find the time to get everything done. There never seems like there’s enough time and I needed help; that’s when I discovered property management software. I wanted to share with you a head-to-head…Read More
The successful management of a rental property is rooted in meticulous attention to detail, with rental inspections playing a pivotal role. Not only do they safeguard the integrity and value of your property, but they also reinforce your dedication to providing a safe and welcoming environment for your tenants. From move-in checklists that establish a…Read More
One thing that can drive just about anyone mad is getting mixed signals. Have you ever been online shopping, only to read one review that raves about a product, while another one says it’s a waste of money? I’ve seen it time and time again, but when I discovered this software, I had to make…Read More
Are you curious about the differences between a sublease and a sublet? Although often used interchangeably, these terms actually refer to two different arrangements for tenants. In a sublease, the original tenant and the subtenant make the deal, while a sublet involves the landlord and the subtenant directly. In both cases, however, the landlord’s approval…Read More
If you’re anything like me, you have a long list of tasks to get done each day at work. I’ve been a landlord for several years and hadn’t quite found a way to check things off my to-do list, without spending a ton of money. Earlier this year I found out about property management software…Read More
New terms enter the industry every few years, and you may start to feel like you’re falling behind. That’s how many landlords think when they hear discussions about rental arbitrage. Rental arbitrage is a term that emerged to talk about renting leased spaces on short-term stay sites like Airbnb and VRBO. Many landlords who have…Read More
