Property Management
Guides for landlords and property managers: rental management, tenant relations and legal duties.
28 guides · Property Management
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
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
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.
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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.
Property Management
Renters insurance 101: what it covers and why every tenant needs it
Learn what renters insurance covers, how much it costs, and why this affordable policy protects tenants financially.
Property Management
15 year vs 30 year mortgage: which term actually saves you more money?
Compare 15 year and 30 year mortgages, including monthly payments, total interest, and which term fits your financial goals.
Property Management
Security deposit laws: what every landlord and tenant should know
Understand the general framework of security deposit rules in the US, including deposit limits, return timelines, allowable deductions, and how to protect yourself.
Property Management
How to screen tenants: a complete guide for landlords
Learn how to screen rental applicants effectively and legally, from credit checks to background checks, fair housing compliance, and final approval.