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Rent Collection

About Security Deposit Insurance: Pros, Cons, and Providers

Security deposit insurance is a flexible alternative to traditional security deposits, lowering rental entry costs.

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 4, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 4, 2025

Finding Tenants

Premium Listings Feature Update: Find Tenants Faster

Discover how Premium Listings boosts your property’s visibility on rental platforms like Zumper and Realtor.com, helping you fill your vacancies faster.

Matt Hardy

Updated

May 29, 2025

Matt Hardy

Updated

May 29, 2025

Finding Tenants

Tenancy-at-Will: Definition, How It Works, Protections, and Rules

A tenancy at will is a flexible rental arrangement, but what does that actually mean, how does it work, and how is it different from standard lease types?

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 28, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 28, 2025

Rent Collection

Average Rent Increase Per Year: Everything You Need to Know

Discover everything landlords need to know about average rent increases per year and how to set competitive rental prices.

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 21, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 21, 2025

Investment Strategy

What Is A Comparative Market Analysis In Real Estate?

Learn what a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is and why accurate property valuation is essential for landlords to maximize rental income and ROI.

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 14, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 14, 2025

Computer with search icon
Finding Tenants

The Landlord’s Guide To Tenant Screening

Tenant screening is an essential step in selecting a tenant. In this article, we explore how to screen tenants and what to look for in a great tenant.

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 13, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 13, 2025

Investment Strategy

Cap Rate Formula: How to Calculate Cap Rate on a Rental Property

Cap rate is NOI divided by property value. Get the formula, worked rental examples, and what a good cap rate is for a US single-family rental.

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 9, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 9, 2025

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and the Dallas skyline with a Texas flag
Investment Strategy

15 Most Landlord-Friendly States to Invest In 2027

We assessed every state on eviction notices, rent control, deposits, property tax and rent-to-value. See which is the most landlord-friendly for investment.

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 7, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 7, 2025

tenant management

Tax Benefits of Using a HELOC for Real Estate Investing

Discover the tax benefits of HELOCs for real estate investors, including deductible interest and strategies to maximize your property ROI.

Ben Luxon

Updated

April 23, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

April 23, 2025

Investment Strategy

Understanding The BRRRR Method and How Does It Work

How the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) works: the 70% rule formula, a worked example, BRRRR vs flipping vs buy-and-hold, and FAQs.

Ben Luxon

Updated

April 16, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

April 16, 2025

Landlord Studio

Landlord Studio vs Innago for Rental Property Management

Compare Landlord Studio vs. Innago for rental property management. Compare key features, pricing, ease of use, and scalability.

Ben Luxon

Updated

April 9, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

April 9, 2025

Reporting & Tax

Real Estate Professional Status: Tax Benefits and How To Qualify (2026)

Real estate professional status for 2026: the IRS 750-hour and more-than-half tests, how to qualify, and the tax benefits and deductions it unlocks.

Matt Hardy

Updated

April 9, 2025

Matt Hardy

Updated

April 9, 2025