The day-to-day of self-managing, including leasing, rent collection, maintenance, banking, etc., doesn’t have to be complicated, but the defaults are often wrong. We cover the tools, systems, and habits that make self-management sustainable and efficient.
Only Stessa and Baselane appear to be offering native banking services at the moment, with competitors like TurboTenant, Hemlane, Avail, Landlord Studio, and others opting to stay on the sidelines. So it got us wondering,…
Two states ban application and screening fees entirely. A half-dozen more have tenant screening fee caps tied to documented costs. Several cap fees with a hard dollar ceiling. And a handful of cities stack their…
Screening a tenant is one of the most consequential decisions you make as a landlord. Get it right and you have a reliable occupant who pays on time, treats the property well, and renews. Ignore…
The rental property market in 2026 looks nothing like it did five years ago. Interest rates that once seemed impossible are now the new normal. Insurance premiums have doubled in some markets. Property values have…
As a real estate investor, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to self-manage your rental properties or hire a property manager. And one of the most important questions to research in advance…
There’s no point in owning property and dealing with boilers and lawn care if your tenant’s not going to pay you. That’s why choosing the right rent collection method matters—you want something that’s easy for…
Everyone Gets an Account Whether you run a portfolio of long-term rentals or operate a few Airbnbs, your real estate portfolio is a real business. You should absolutely treat it like one! One of the…