8 free tools for rental owners, managers and agents
Eight free tools for rentals that run in your browser: a yield calculator, an owner report, a listing builder, message templates and more. No sign-up.
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Guides for property owners
Checklists and guides on repairs, rent, documents and inspections for people who rent out their homes.
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How much time does it take to manage a rental property?
How much time does it take to manage a rental property? Log one month of tasks, see where the hours go and cut the ones that repeat.
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How to calculate rental yield: gross, net and cash flow
How to calculate rental yield step by step: gross yield, net operating yield and monthly cash flow, with a worked example and the costs people forget.
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Landlord smoke detector requirements: who tests what
Landlord smoke detector requirements in practice: where smoke and CO alarms go, how often to test them, and what the owner and the tenant each do.
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Furnished rental inventory checklist: what to list
A furnished rental inventory checklist for owners: what to list in each room, how to describe condition, which photos to take and how to record values.
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How much rent should I charge? Compare before you list
How much rent should I charge? Compare similar rentals, adjust for differences, check your costs and watch the first two weeks.
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Mid-lease inspection checklist for rental owners
A mid-lease inspection checklist for owners: how to give notice, what to check room by room and how to turn what you find into repairs, not disputes.
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Rent increase letter: template and how to send it
How to write a rent increase letter: check the lease and local rules, set the new rent, use a clear template, deliver it on time and keep proof.
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Repair or replace an appliance in your rental?
Repair or replace an appliance in a rental: safety first, then age, cost, repair history and the tenant's wait, with a worked example.
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Move-out notice to tenant: what to send and when
A move-out notice timeline for owners: the end-of-lease notice, the move-out letter, last-week reminders and what to send once the keys are back.
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Should I hire a property manager or self-manage?
Should I hire a property manager or self-manage? Compare the yearly fee, your hours, the distance and the tasks you'd rather hand off.
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Storm season checklist for rental properties
A storm season checklist for rental property owners: roof, drains, windows, tenants, insurance and pros to book before the rains, and what to check after.
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How much to budget for rental property maintenance
How much to budget for rental property maintenance: the common rules of thumb, where they fall short, and how to build a reserve from your own unit.
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Late rent reminder: how to follow up firmly and fairly
How to send a late rent reminder: when to write, what to say at each step, three message templates, payment plans and keeping a record of what's owed.
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Notice to enter for repairs: how to schedule the visit
Notice to enter for repairs: how to agree on a visit time with the tenant, a sample notice and what to do when they can't be home.
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How to find reliable contractors for your rental property
How to find reliable contractors for your rental property: where to look, what to check before hiring, a small first job and a short list for each trade.
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How long to keep rental property records, and which ones
How long to keep rental property records: receipts, leases, repair invoices and improvement records, plus questions to ask your accountant.
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Lease renewal checklist: dates, rent and notices
A lease renewal checklist for owners: when to start, how to review the tenancy, set the new rent, give notice and sign the renewal in writing.
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Rental turnover checklist: get the unit ready faster
A rental turnover checklist for owners: the jobs between tenants in the right order, from inspection and repairs to rekeying, photos and the move-in report.
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Who pays for repairs: landlord or tenant?
Who pays for repairs, landlord or tenant? The usual split, the questions that decide each case, and how to agree on the bill in writing before work starts.
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Move-out inspection checklist: compare it to move-in
A move-out inspection checklist for owners and tenants: compare each room to the move-in report, tell wear from damage and settle the deposit fairly.
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How to compare and approve repair estimates for a rental
How owners can compare repair estimates and approve them quickly: what a good estimate includes, when to get a second one and how to approve in writing.
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How to organize rental property documents and lease dates
How to organize rental property documents so no lease date slips: what to keep, one folder system, a lease summary and reminders for every deadline.
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Rental property preventive maintenance checklist
A preventive maintenance checklist for rental properties: what to check each month, each season and once a year, who does it, and how to keep the record.
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How to track rental income and expenses for each property
A simple system to track rental income and expenses across several properties: one ledger, fixed categories, a monthly rent check and receipts.
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How to handle tenant maintenance requests, step by step
A simple process for owners and property managers to handle tenant maintenance requests: one channel, clear urgency levels, written approvals.
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Introducing RentalThread: one thread for every rental
RentalThread is a rental property management app where owners, managers, agents, tenants and pros follow every repair, payment and document together.
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- Maintenance pros
Apartment move-in inspection checklist: room by room
An apartment move-in inspection checklist for landlords, managers and tenants: what to check in each room, how to take photos and what to sign.
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