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Landlord

How to be a great landlord to your tenants

Maintaining a harmonious relationship with your renters doesn't have to be stressful or overly complicated. In this article, we're sharing several tips on how to be a great landlord and the various tools you can employ to make your life as a landlord headache-free.

RentSpree Staff
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Everything landlords need to know about RentSpree Payments

When it comes to paying and collecting rent, both landlords and renters need a rent payment platform that ensures rent is made securely on time, every time.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

10 important basics of being a long-distance landlord

Real estate investment opportunities can happen anywhere and the perfect property may not be in your neighborhood at all. The good news? With today’s tech capabilities and communication options, you can own and manage a property from virtually anywhere. If you’ve been considering an investment opportunity in a distant city or even another state, we’ve got a roundup of great information that you need before you begin life as a long-distance landlord.

RentSpree Staff

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Renter

The best rent reporting services

As renters, part of your financial obligation is to pay your rent on-time every month. But paying rent can also do more than keep your landlords happy; it can also help you build your credit score and strengthen your financial history. With a robust rent reporting service, renters can have their on-time payments submitted to one of the three major credit bureaus and go towards improving their credit score.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Landlord

What is a rent receipt? [+ Template]

To better track their rental property finances, landlords should get in the habit of providing tenants with a rent receipt. In this article, we'll dig into the benefits of a rent receipt, what should be included, and provide landlords a rent receipt template to get started.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Landlord

The best online rent payment systems

Online rent payment tools do more than provide convenience to your renters. They build in additional security, consistency, and convenience to your rent collection efforts, as well. If you’re ready to take the plunge and implement an online rent collection platform, check out our list of the best online rent payment systems and how they can solve your rental needs.

Christy Murdock
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Landlord

California rent increase laws for 2024

As a landlord or property manager, part of your job is to maximize revenue on your rental properties by aligning rental rates with current demand. However, this needs to be balanced with local and state requirements governing appropriate rent increase rates. Learn how California rent increase laws determine how much you can charge for your rental property so that you can balance market forces with rules and regulations.

Christy Murdock
Author
Agent

How to nurture your renter client into becoming a homeowner down the road

Is it better to rent or buy? That’s the question plaguing many Americans as they consider their living situation and rethink whether or not becoming a homeowner is in their future. In this article, we’ll explore how agents can help their renter clients plan for homeownership, no matter where they are in their home buying journey.

RentSpree Staff
Agent

Four real estate agent goals to set for 2024

When it comes to goal setting for real estate agents, start by dreaming big and then working backwards to determine how to achieve those goals by the end of the year.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

Normal wear and tear vs. property damage: A landlord’s guide

While it’s unreasonable to ask tenants to keep your rental property as pristine as it was when they first moved in, there is an expectation that they treat it with a certain level of respect and care. But what constitutes normal wear and tear and what can be classified as excessive wear or property damage? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the difference between the two, the importance of security deposits, and how tenant screening can help minimize any wear and tear you may incur.

RentSpree Staff
Landlord

How to find and keep great tenants

When it comes to filling rental vacancies, landlords know how tricky the tenant search can be. In this article, we'll walk landlords through how to find great tenants and minimize turnover at the same time.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

The renter’s guide to pet deposits and fees

You’ve found the perfect apartment that also accepts pets—but now you need to pay a fee or deposit before you can officially move in. In this article, we'll walk you through the difference between pet deposits, pet fees, and even pet rent.

RentSpree Staff