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Leasing and Rent Collection

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Notice to Vacate Letter: When and How to Use It Properly [Free Template]

Asking a tenant to vacate the property isn’t always the easiest part of being a landlord. Sometimes terminating the lease is best for both landlord...

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Landlord Notice to Enter: What to Include and When to Use it [Free template]

As a landlord, sometimes you need to enter a tenant’s property for inspections, maintenance and repairs or showings. A notice to enter is the formal...

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How to Write an Eviction Notice [Free Template]

As a landlord, you must approach eviction professionally and follow all legal steps to protect yourself. The eviction notice is the first formal step to...

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Security Deposit Receipt

Security Deposit Receipt Requirements [Free Template]

One of the first and most important steps you’ll take with a new tenant is collecting their security deposit. This payment serves to finalize the...

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Security Deposit Return Letter | Free Sample Templates

Given that 41% of tenants expect their full security deposit back, it’s no surprise security deposit deductions are still a common source of conflict. That’s...

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Private Renting Guide: Being an Independent Landlord

6 Key Pain Points for Private Landlords & Top Solutions

Being an independent landlord involves more than just collecting rent. It’s about balancing tenant needs, property maintenance, and financial management. In this blog, we will...

  • 6 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...

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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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A landlord reviews rent payments on a computer.

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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When Should a Landlord Increase Rent

As a landlord, regularly adjusting rent prices is essential to ensure your property remains competitive and covers rising ownership costs. However, it’s not just about...

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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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