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How to Get a Loan for Rental Property 2025

To qualify for a rental property loan in 2025, most lenders require a minimum credit score of 680 and a down payment of 15–25%. Interest...

  • 15 Min Read
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Why Landlords Need a Separate Bank Account for Rental Property

Although not mandatory in all states, creating a separate bank account for rental property transactions can simplify your finances and make tax time much easier....

  • 6 Min Read
Florida Guide: Landlord and Tenant Rights & Obligations

Florida Guide: Landlord and Tenant Rights & Obligations

Being a landlord isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You will occasionally find yourself in a dispute with a tenant, and courts tend to be more...

  • 6 Min Read

Guide to Collecting and Managing Security Deposits

When tenants move in, they pay a security deposit that’s held by a landlord until the lease ends. It covers any damages beyond normal wear...

  • 15 Min Read
Pro Tips to Advertise Your Rental Property on Craigslist

What to Know Before Advertising Rental Property on Craigslist

With over 190 million monthly users, Craigslist is a FREE place to advertise your rentals. Craigslist advertisement success depends on making it easy for searchers...

  • 6 Min Read

Collecting Rent Through Cash App vs. Baselane: Which is Better?

Cash App is a popular mobile payment service that many people use for everyday transactions. But can it compete with Baselane’s all-in-one banking and finance...

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Guide to Mortgage Interest Deduction on Rental Property​

Managing a rental property comes with a host of financial responsibilities—and one of the biggest expenses is mortgage interest. The good news? If you’re renting...

  • 9 Min Read
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12 Best Banks for Real Estate Investors

Real estate investing starts with setting up a bank account. However, banks that work for personal finances won’t necessarily have all the features you need...

  • 21 Min Read
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10 Best Banks for Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Owners

Short-term rental properties can bring in some serious cash, but they’re a hands-on (side or full-time) hustle with a lot of moving parts when it...

  • 13 Min Read
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12 Best Rent Collection Apps for Landlords

According to a recent study conducted by PYMNTS Intelligence, roughly 50% of renters prefer paying their rent online. Rent collection apps can make this process...

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Baselane is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. The Baselane Visa Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted. FDIC insurance is available for funds on deposit through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. Pass-through insurance coverage is subject to conditions.

1Your deposits qualify for up to $3,000,000 in FDIC insurance coverage when placed at program banks in the Thread Bank deposit sweep program. Your deposits at each program bank become eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000, inclusive of any other deposits you may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity. You can access the terms and conditions of the sweep program at https://thread.bank/sweep-disclosure/ and a list of program banks at https://thread.bank/program-banks/. Please contact customerservice@thread.bank with questions regarding the sweep program. Pass-through insurance coverage is subject to conditions.

2The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on your Savings Account is accurate as of 18/09/24. Total balances across Checking Accounts and Savings Accounts are used to calculate APY tier, but only money in Savings Accounts is eligible for interest. Total balances less than $10,000 earn 1.75% APY for Savings Accounts. Total balances between $10,000 and $24,999 earn 2.64% APY for Savings Accounts. Total Balances between $25,000 and $49,999 earn 3.06% APY for Savings Accounts. Total balances of $50,000 or more earn 3.35% APY for Savings Account. Rates are variable and are subject to change after account opening.

3Terms and conditions apply to the cash back rewards program. 1% cash back is credited instantly following purchase with no maximum spend. No minimum spend applies. ATM transactions, the purchase of money orders or cash equivalents, and account funding made with your debit card are not eligible for cash back. Please refer to the Rewards Terms and Conditions for more details.

4Some states require an interest-bearing escrow account for security deposits while some don’t require interest. User is responsible to check state laws along with rules for collecting and reimbursing a refundable security deposit. A brief overview of security deposit laws for escrow accounts in all 50 states can be found here.

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