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Category: Landlords

March 14, 2025June 11, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Tenants

Why Your Move-In Inspection Checklist Could Make or Break You

A rental property manager with a clipboard with a checklist and a set of keys, meeting her tenant to perform a move-in inspection.

Moving new tenants into your rental property requires careful documentation to protect your investment. A comprehensive move-in inspection checklist serves as your […]

March 14, 2025April 24, 2025Investors, Landlords

Strategically Navigating the Most At-Risk Housing Markets

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Recent market analysis reveals significant vulnerability across several major U.S. housing markets, with concentrated risk in California, Illinois, and the New York […]

March 13, 2025May 28, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

Real Estate LLC Tax Return Basics Every Investor Needs Now

A man and woman sunbathing by the pool. The man is working on his laptop filing the LLC tax return for a rental property that they own.

Filing taxes for a real estate LLC doesn’t have to be complicated. When you own rental properties through an LLC, you benefit […]

March 12, 2025March 18, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management

Security Deposit Accounting: Best Practices for Landlords

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Security deposits play a vital role in protecting rental property investments. As a landlord, proper accounting of these funds ensures both legal […]

March 12, 2025March 14, 2025Investors, Landlords

Midwest Rental Market for Investors: The New Opportunity Zone

Two female real estate investors standing in front of a house in suburban Chicago discussing purchasing the home as a rental investment.

The Midwest rental market stands out as a compelling investment opportunity, with several regions outperforming national multifamily trends. While coastal markets face […]

March 11, 2025July 21, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management

What Does Your Property’s Cap Rate Really Tell You?

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The capitalization rate, commonly known as cap rate, serves as a fundamental metric for evaluating real estate investments. A cap rate is […]

March 11, 2025March 14, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords

CRE Sales Trends: Market Activity Surges in Q1 2025

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The commercial real estate market in early 2025 presents a fascinating study in contrasts. While January’s aggregate sales volume dropped by 14% […]

March 8, 2025March 21, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords

Triple Net Lease Benefits for Commercial Real Estate Investors

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A triple net lease represents a powerful commercial real estate arrangement that shifts property expenses to tenants while providing steady income streams […]

March 7, 2025March 14, 2025Accounting, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

Essential Landlord Bookkeeping Templates for Success

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Managing rental properties demands organized financial records, and the right bookkeeping tools can transform this task from overwhelming to effortless. Free rental […]

March 7, 2025July 15, 2025Accounting, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

Top 10 QuickBooks Features Every Landlord Should Know

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Managing rental properties requires organized financial tracking and accurate bookkeeping. QuickBooks offers powerful tools that can streamline your property management accounting tasks […]

March 6, 2025March 14, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

Cash vs. Accrual Impact on Rental Property Tax Deductions

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Choosing the right accounting method shapes when you can claim tax deductions for your rental properties. The two main options – cash […]

March 6, 2025March 19, 2025Accounting, Landlords

Rental Income Reporting: Essential Tax Guidelines for Landlords

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Earning income from rental properties creates important tax obligations that require careful tracking and reporting. All rental income must be reported on […]

March 6, 2025April 1, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

QuickBooks Tax Deductions for Landlords: Maximizing Write-Offs

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Managing rental property taxes can be complex, but QuickBooks offers powerful tools to help landlords track tax-deductible expenses and maximize deductions. By […]

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