Mark Alexander

Meet Mark Alexander, founder of Property118, and read his insights on UK landlords, property investment and best practice in the private rented sector.

The Property118 online landlords community I founded serves around 3,000,000 page impression a month and is a provider of news to the official Google News publisher network. Our mission is to facilitate the sharing of best practice within the UK Private Rented Sector.

How Tenants Are Paying Rent in the US (Statistics)

How do US tenants pay rent? Our data on 125,000+ online payments covers bank vs card, autopay, late payments, bounced and split rent, and state differences.

Rent Collection

October

2026

States Where Tenants Pay Rent On Time (2026 Data)

Which states pay rent on time? Our data on 125,000+ rent payments ranks all 50 states by on-time rent.

Industry News

How Long Does ACH Take for Rent? What 125,000+ Payments Show

October

2026

How Long Does ACH Take for Rent? What 125,000+ Payments Show

How long does ACH take for rent? Our data on 125,000+ payments shows rent takes about 4 business days to reach landlords, and fewer than 1 in 10 arrive by the due date.

Rent Collection

How to Increase NOI on an Inherited Rental Without Renovating

August

2026

How to Increase NOI on an Inherited Rental Without Renovating

Raise NOI on an occupied rental without renovating. See where money leaks, two case studies, and when you can make changes.

Investment Strategy

August

2026

The Best Store Discounts and Pro Programs for Landlords (2026)

The best pro loyalty programs and store discounts for US landlords - save on repairs, materials, paint, and DIY supplies at Home Depot, Lowe’s and more.

Property Maintenance

July

2026

9 Best Landlord Apps for 2026

The best landlord apps for 2026, from all-in-one management to receipt scanning, e-signatures, and mileage tracking. Build your landlord tech stack.

Landlord Studio

July

2026

Security Deposit Return Letter: Free Template and Deadlines (2026)

Free security deposit return letter template, itemized deduction rules, and the state deadlines you must meet to avoid penalties when returning a deposit.

Docs & Templates

July

2026

Non-Renewal Lease Letter: Free Template for Landlords (2026)

Free non-renewal lease letter template for landlords, plus notice-period rules and exactly what to include so the tenancy ends cleanly.

Docs & Templates

July

2026

Lease Termination Letter: Free Template and Guide (2026)

Free lease termination letter template plus a step-by-step guide on what to include, notice periods, and how to send it so it holds up.

Docs & Templates

How to Screen a Tenant Without a Social Security Number

June

2026

How to Screen a Tenant Without a Social Security Number

You can still evaluate applicants fairly without a social security number. How to verify identity and income with documents and stay Fair Housing compliant.

Tenant Screening