Landlord Resources
Tips, guides, and tools for independent landlords managing 2–10 properties.
Guide
How to Track Rental Income and Expenses
What to record, which Schedule E categories matter, common mistakes (repairs vs. improvements, missing mileage), and when a spreadsheet stops being enough.
Guide
How to Manage Rental Properties: A Practical Guide for Small Landlords
Rent collection, expense tracking, maintenance, lease renewals, and tenant screening — a practical guide for landlords managing 2–10 properties without enterprise software.
Guide
Landlord Expense Tracking: How to Stop Losing Money at Tax Time
Most small landlords overpay taxes because they can't find their receipts. What counts as a deductible rental expense, why spreadsheets fail, and how a purpose-built tracker changes tax season.
Comparison
Best Property Management Software for Small Landlords in 2025
Honest breakdown of Buildium, TenantCloud, Stessa, and LeasePlex — pricing, features, and which one actually makes sense for landlords managing 2–10 properties.
Guide
How to Collect Rent Online from Tenants
Stop chasing tenants for rent. Here's how to collect rent online from tenants — with auto-reminders, payment history, and zero spreadsheet chaos.
Comparison
Best Rent Collection Apps for Small Landlords (2–10 Properties)
Venmo isn't a rent collection strategy. Here's an honest breakdown of the real options for small landlords — and what to look for before you sign up.
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How to Track Rental Property Expenses (Without a Spreadsheet)
Most landlords track expenses in a spreadsheet — until tax season. Here's a better system that saves hours and catches every deduction.
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Landlord Maintenance Request Tracker — Free Template + Best Tools
How to track tenant maintenance requests as a landlord — free Google Sheets template, what to look for in a tracker, and when to upgrade from spreadsheets.
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Tenant Screening for Small Landlords — What to Check and How to Do It
Credit, criminal, eviction history, income verification, FCRA basics, and which screening tools actually work for landlords managing 2–10 properties.
Guide
Lease Management for Landlords — How to Track Renewals and Stop Missing Deadlines
How to track lease expiration dates, use the 90/60/30 day rule, write renewal offers, and avoid the common mistakes that cost small landlords money.