Property Management

A collection of articles to help you understand the responsibilities, rights, and rewards of overseeing a rental property.

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Landlord Inspections: A Quick Guide for Best Practices

Aug 30, 2022

Written by

Sharon Livsey

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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3 Ways to Choose Your Next Rental Location

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Sarah Block

3 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

renting vs airbnb

5 Major Differences Between Renting vs. Airbnb

Jun 07, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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What Does Landlord Insurance Cover?

Mar 28, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Landlord analyzing cash flow.

How To Run a Rental Property Cash Flow Analysis

Jul 05, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

10 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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Furnished vs. Unfurnished Rental: Pros and Cons for Landlords

Jan 05, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

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Landlord's Guide to Hiring a Rental Property Manager

May 17, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Property Management

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How to Manage a Rental Property

Feb 06, 2025

Written by

Megan Bullock

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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How to Rent to Section 8 Tenants and Be Successful

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Sharon Livsey

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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Certifications & Licensing a Landlord Should Consider When Hiring a Property Manager

Sep 13, 2019

Written by

Lauren Ross

3 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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How Does Apartments.com Compare to Cozy?

Aug 21, 2020

Written by

Megan Bullock

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

Pricing and Collecting Rent

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Top 20 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Property Manager

May 27, 2020

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

House keys and magnifying glass

8 Ways to Know If Your Rental Meets Safety Standards

Apr 09, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

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How to Deal With Noisy Tenants

Jul 29, 2020

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

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IRA vs. 401(k) for Rental Property Investments: A Guide for Landlords

Jul 22, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

10 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Property Management

Tips and Guides

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How to Calculate ROI on a Rental Property in 5 Steps

Jul 18, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

People in Pool

Renting a House with a Pool? Here Are Six Things to Consider Before Diving into Adding This Popular Amenity

Feb 28, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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Six Benefits of Joining a Local Landlord Association

Sep 24, 2019

Written by

Kathy Adams

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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Landlord’s Guide to the Fair Housing Act

Aug 13, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

10 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

Property Management

Tips and Guides

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How to Cope with a Messy Tenant Situation

Sep 12, 2019

Written by

Lauren Ross

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

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Landlord’s Guide to Pet-Friendly Rentals

Aug 11, 2020

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Property Management

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Umbrella Insurance vs. LLC: The Best Option for Your Rental

Jan 31, 2021

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

Two handymen replaced a door lock

Landlord’s Guide to Preparing a Rental Property for a New Tenant

May 18, 2021

Written by

Jamia Kenan

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Move In and Move Out

Property Management

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Everything Landlords Should Know About the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule

May 04, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

Landlord-Tenant

What Landlords Need to Know About Subleases

May 13, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Property Management

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Risks of Leaving a Rental Property Vacant

Dec 17, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

3 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Landlord returns security deposit to tenant.

Landlord’s Guide to Writing a Security Deposit Return Letter (with Templates)

Jan 22, 2025

Written by

Emma Robinson

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Couple moving furniture

Should I Furnish My Rental Property?

Feb 02, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Property Management

Tips and Guides

Building-Outside

What Makes a Rental Property Habitable?

Feb 05, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Leasing and Laws

Property Management

squatter vs trespasser

Squatters vs. Trespassers: Their Rights and the Eviction Process

Jul 23, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

A contractor and a property manager shaking hands.

How to Find a Trustworthy Contractor for Your Rental Property

Mar 29, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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Should I Hire a Professional Property Manager?

Mar 27, 2025

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

Supplies

What to Do When a Tenant Makes Unauthorized Repairs

Jul 28, 2020

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Property Management

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Receiving Noise Complaints about a Tenant? How to Handle the Issue

Sep 13, 2019

Written by

Lauren Ross

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

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Rental Documents All Landlords Need to Have

Sep 10, 2019

Written by

Lauren Ross

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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How to Handle Abandoned Pets In Your Rental

Apr 23, 2020

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

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How to Write a Landlord Introduction Letter (Template)

Jun 16, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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How to Write a Tenant Reference Letter as a Landlord

Sep 15, 2020

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

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8 Resident Retention Ideas to Reduce Tenant Turnover

Sep 10, 2020

Written by

Shannon Jones

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

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8 Ways to Be an Ethical Landlord

Apr 01, 2021

Written by

Jamia Kenan

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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A Landlord’s Guide to 1031 Exchange

Aug 30, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Property Management

Tips and Guides

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Landlord’s Guide to Renting to College Students

Dec 09, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

Leasing and Laws

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Landlord’s Guide to Renting to Military Tenants

Jun 14, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

Leasing and Laws

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Nine Step Apartment Turnover Checklist

Oct 22, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Move In and Move Out

A two-story home in the suburbs with a For Rent sign displayed in the front yard

How to Turn Your Home into a Rental Property in 9 Easy Steps

Aug 07, 2024

Written by

Chloe Savan

14 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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How to Make 6 Figures House Hacking

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Sarah Block

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

Lake Eola Park in Orlando FL

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Buying Rental Property

Sep 12, 2019

Written by

Shannon Jones

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Top-down shot of neighborhood.

Five Things to Know About Buying Multiple Rental Properties

Jul 18, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides