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Landlord Tenant Law

Laws Against Racial Discrimination in Housing

Despite laws against the practice, there’s no question that racial discrimination in housing is still a major problem.

Laura Holton

Updated

November 3, 2021

Laura Holton

Updated

November 3, 2021

Industry News

Landlord Studio Awarded In Multiple Gartner Digital Markets Reports

We are proud to have been rated by Gartner as the #1 most usable property management software in a very competitive and high quality field.

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 2, 2021

Ben Luxon

Updated

November 2, 2021

Finding Tenants

7 Tips To Successfully Advertise Your Rental With Social Media

Using social media to advertise your rental is an easy way to get your vacant properties in front of thousands of prospective tenants.

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 31, 2021

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 31, 2021

Investment Strategy

3 Top Tips To Becoming A Landlord

Becoming a successful landlord requires research and preparation. We outline 3 essential things you need to know to become a landlord.

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 29, 2021

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 29, 2021

Reporting & Tax

Taxes On Rental Property Sale

Taxes on a rental property sale can quickly compile. Landlords need to be aware of these taxes and plan accordingly.

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 27, 2021

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 27, 2021

Finding Tenants

Rental Application Fees: Do’s and Don’ts

There’s no requirement to have rental application fees, but many landlords choose to charge applicants to cover screening expenses.

Laura Holton

Updated

October 26, 2021

Laura Holton

Updated

October 26, 2021

Reporting & Tax

Are HOA Fees Tax Deductible?

With some exceptions, landlords are entitled to deduct operating expenses, including HOA fees and COA fees, from their taxable rental income.

Laura Holton

Updated

October 21, 2021

Laura Holton

Updated

October 21, 2021

Rent Collection

Rent Collection for Commercial Investment Properties

An easy-to-use rent collection system for your commercial property will help tenants stay on top of their payments and save you time.

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 20, 2021

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 20, 2021

tenant management

What Is NOI In Real Estate Investing And Why Does It Matter?

Net operating income (NOI) is a commonly used figure that investors and lenders use to determine the potential profitability of a property.

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 18, 2021

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 18, 2021

smart locks
Landlord Tenant Law

Best Locks for a Rental Property, Keyed, Keypad and Smart

Eight locks for a rental property compared, from a $25 deadbolt you rekey yourself to keyless keypads and smart locks you recode remotely.

Logan Ransley

Updated

October 13, 2021

Logan Ransley

Updated

October 13, 2021

Reporting & Tax

What Is Pro Forma In Real Estate And How Do You Calculate It?

What is pro forma in real estate and how can real estate investors use pro forma calculations to analyze potential deals.

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 13, 2021

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 13, 2021

Landlord Tenant Law

Rental Housing Discrimination: What You Can’t Do When Choosing Tenants

We take a look at rental housing discrimination laws, the Fair Housing Act, who is protected, and what landlords need to know.

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 13, 2021

Ben Luxon

Updated

October 13, 2021