Property Management
Guides for landlords and property managers: rental management, tenant relations and legal duties.
20 guides · Property Management
Property Management
How property taxes are calculated and how to successfully appeal your assessment
Property tax bills feel arbitrary, but they follow a specific formula based on your assessed value and local mill rate. Here is exactly how that number is calculated and how to appeal it successfully.
Property Management
How much house can you actually afford? The 28/36 rule explained
The 28/36 rule is the classic benchmark lenders use to size a mortgage. Here is exactly how it works, where it breaks down, and how to calculate a realistic home budget in 2026.
Property Management
LLC vs land trust for rental property asset protection: which structure actually protects you
Compare LLCs and land trusts for rental property ownership, including liability protection, privacy, financing, and how landlords combine both.
Property Management
Landlord umbrella insurance: how much coverage rental property owners actually need
Learn how landlord umbrella insurance works, how much coverage rental property owners typically need, and how it fits with LLCs and standard landlord policies.
Property Management
Month to month lease vs fixed term lease: pros, cons and legal risks for landlords
Compare month to month and fixed term leases, including rent increase flexibility, turnover, notice periods, and legal risks for landlords.
Property Management
1031 exchange explained: how landlords defer taxes when selling rental property
Learn how a 1031 exchange works, including like kind property rules, deadlines, qualified intermediaries, and common mistakes to avoid.
Property Management
Short term rental regulations: what landlords need to know before listing on Airbnb
Understand short term rental licensing, zoning, taxation, and insurance requirements before listing a property on Airbnb or Vrbo.
Property Management
Rent control laws: what landlords and tenants need to know
Learn how rent control and rent stabilization laws work, including allowable increases, vacancy decontrol, and just cause eviction rules.
Property Management
Section 8 housing for landlords: what property owners need to know
Understand how Section 8 housing works for landlords, including HAP contracts, inspections, and tenant screening considerations.
Property Management
Cash out refinance vs HELOC: which is better for home improvements?
Compare cash out refinancing and HELOCs, including rates, repayment structures, and which option fits your home improvement plans.
Property Management
Habitability laws: what landlords are legally required to provide tenants
Learn what habitability laws require landlords to provide, tenant remedies for violations, and how to avoid habitability disputes.
Property Management
The eviction process for landlords: what every property owner should know
Understand the general eviction process, legal requirements, and common pitfalls landlords should avoid when removing a tenant.