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tenant management

Free Rental Property Worksheets For Landlords

Free rental property spreadsheets for landlords: an accounting workbook in Excel or Google Sheets, a deal analysis spreadsheet and a guide to tracking expenses.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 7, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 7, 2025

tenant management

What is CapEx in Real Estate? A Landlord’s Guide

What Is CapEx in real estate, how do you calculate it, and why is tracking capital expenses with Landlord Studio key for smart property investment?

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 5, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 5, 2025

tenant management

Free Rental Property Expenses Spreadsheet For Landlords

What should your rental property spreadsheet include, and what can real estate investors use instead of clumsy, error-prone spreadsheets?

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 3, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 3, 2025

Reporting & Tax

IRS Requirements and Audit Triggers for Rental Property Owners

The key IRS requirements for landlords, the common audit triggers, and how to simplify tax prep with accounting tools.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 29, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 29, 2025

Landlord Tenant Law

10 Things Landlords Can and Cannot Do In California

Learn what landlords can and cannot do in California, from rent control limits to privacy violations. For legal and professional property management.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 15, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 15, 2025

Rent Collection

How to Write a Proof of Rent Payment Letter

Learn how to write a proof of rent payment letter with our step-by-step guide. Download free templates and simplify the process using Landlord Studio.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 15, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 15, 2025

Reporting & Tax

Cost Segregation In Real Estate: How Does It Work [+Example]

Cost segregation lets real estate investors accelerate depreciation and cut tax liability in the early years of owning an investment property.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 13, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 13, 2025

Reporting & Tax

Tracking Travel and Mileage Deductions for Rental Properties

Travel and mileage make up a significant tax deduction for landlords. Keep detailed records using software like Landlord Studio.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 13, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 13, 2025

Rent Collection

What’s A Reasonable Rent Increase in 2026?

What counts as a reasonable rent increase in 2026, including market conditions, legal requirements, and tips for managing rent hikes well.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 7, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 7, 2025

tenant management

What Is a Rent Roll and Why Is It Important For Real Estate?

A rent roll lists every unit, tenant, lease term, rent, deposit and payment status in a rental property. Learn what to include, with a worked example.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 6, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 6, 2025

Reporting & Tax

What Landlords Need To Know About 1031 Exchange Rules

Learn the 1031 exchange rules for rental property, including the 45 and 180 day deadlines, boot, identification rules and how to defer capital gains tax.

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 3, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 3, 2025

tenant management

Real Estate Accounting: The Definitive Guide For 2026

Whether you own one unit or a hundred having a solid understanding of real estate accounting is essential for success in the industry

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 1, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 1, 2025