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Property Maintenance

What is Property Maintenance and What Do Landlords Need to Know?

Good property maintenance management will keep tenants happy and prevent large unexpected maintenance bills. Here’s what landlords need to know...

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 2, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

January 2, 2024

tenant management

Common Rental Property Expenses Investors Often Miss

The rental property expenses investors often miss, and how to track them so you can maximize deductions and run a more profitable business.

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 21, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 21, 2023

Investment Strategy

What is the 50% Rule in Real Estate?

The 50% rule is a basic guideline in real estate that suggests that half of a rental property’s gross income should be estimated to cover operating expenses.

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 14, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 14, 2023

Investment Strategy

Short-Term Rental Management: Self-Manage or Hire? Costs, Pros and Cons

Short-term rental managers charge 10-40% of gross booking revenue. Compare self-managing vs hiring, with verified 2026 platform and management fees.

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 11, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 11, 2023

Investment Strategy

What Is The 1% Rule In Real Estate And Does It Work?

The 1% rule in real estate is an easy way to check if a rental property will generate enough income to cover the costs of owning and operating the property.

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 7, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 7, 2023

Rent Collection

What Is Rent Control And How Does It Work?

We take a closer look at what exactly rent control is, how rent control works, and its impact on landlords, tenants, and the housing market.

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 4, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

December 4, 2023

Reporting & Tax

The Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole: What Investors Need To Know

The short-term rental tax loophole lets investors offset earned income with real estate losses to reduce rental income tax. How it works.

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 30, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 30, 2023

Industry News

Do Landlords Still Need to File a BOI Report?

US landlords with an LLC no longer file a BOI report. FinCEN permanently exempted domestic companies in 2026. Here is what changed and who still files.

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 23, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 23, 2023

Reporting & Tax

6 Major Benefits Of Hiring A Real Estate CPA

A great real estate CPA can help you improve cash flow, minimize tax liabilities, and grow your portfolio.

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 23, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 23, 2023

Reporting & Tax

Can Landlords Use TurboTax For Their Rental Properties?

How you can use TurboTax for your rentals and why so many investors use Landlord Studio and TurboTax together for an easier tax time.

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 16, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 16, 2023

tenant management

15 Rental Property Tax Deductions For Landlords

We outline 15 rental property tax deductions that every landlord needs to know if they want to minimize tax liabilities and maximize ROI.

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 14, 2023

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 14, 2023

Investment Strategy

Should You Hire A Property Manager Or Self-Manage Your Properties?

Hiring a property manager can help you run a professional rental business and save you time, however, they do come with disadvantages.

Tyler

Updated

November 8, 2023

Tyler

Updated

November 8, 2023