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General accounting software like QuickBooks are tedious and less efficient.

Is QuickBooks the Best Software for Landlords? Not Exactly

As a landlord, keeping track of your rental income, expenses, and property maintenance can be overwhelming. From rent collection to banking and bookkeeping, you need...

  • 8 Min Read
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VRBO Host Requirements & Rules 2025

As of 2024, the global vacation rental market has reached $134.51 billion, with Vrbo showing an impressive 18.2% year-over-year revenue increase. With a 21% market...

  • 15 Min Read
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Airbnb vs Renting Out Long-Term: Which Strategy is More Profitable?

Choosing between Airbnb vs renting out long-term has become more challenging as the rental market continues to evolve. Slowing supply growth balanced the short-term rental...

  • 13 Min Read
A landlord in a suit sits at a desk, working with a laptop and a calculator. They hold a printed credit report displaying a tenant's credit check details.

How to Conduct a Credit Check on a Tenant

As a landlord, you don’t want to deal with late or missed rent payments—it’s stressful and can mess with your cash flow. To avoid that...

  • 9 Min Read
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Charging Yourself a Management Fee for Short-Term Rental Properties

Running a short-term rental requires a lot of effort to bring in around $36,678 a year, so it’s only fair to pay yourself for all...

  • 8 Min Read
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The Best Way To Collect Rent As a Landlord 2025

Between worrying about late payments, tracking down your tenants and running checks to the bank, rent collection can be a headache. But it doesn’t have...

  • 7 Min Read
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11 Best Property Tax Management Software Solutions 2025

Managing taxes and accounting for rental properties can be a lot to handle for landlords and property managers. These tasks can be especially daunting on...

  • 12 Min Read
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Common Airbnb Expenses & How to Track Them

Airbnb, Vrbo, and other vacation rental sites might track your bookings, but what about those everyday costs that chip away at your profits? Without a...

  • 9 Min Read
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Move-in/Move-Out Checklist for Landlords [Free Template]

Checking the condition of your rentals before tenants move in and after they leave is the best way to avoid any miscommunication over property damages....

  • 2 Min Read
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How to Write a Lease Renewal Letter [Free Template]

A well-structured lease renewal letter not only helps keep reliable tenants but also avoids the hassle and cost of finding new tenants. In this article,...

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