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Once you’ve screened all your prospective applicants, the next step is letting them know if their rental application has been accepted or denied. While it’s exciting to accept rental applications, denying them is never an easy task to do as a landlord. Here’s everything you need to know about accepting and rejecting a prospective tenant’s …

Successfully managing a rental property requires knowing how to be a good landlord. But if you’re still new to the rental process, then it may not be clear what qualities you should have as a DIY landlord. To help you confidently manage your property, we’ve outlined 15 things you can do right away to make …

Realizing a rent payment is late can be incredibly stressful and anxiety-inducing. If you are feeling that weight, know you are not alone, as landlords across the country regularly deal with late rent. While it may be tempting to pursue eviction immediately, our 2026 Independent Landlord Survey shows that most landlords prefer collaborative conflict resolution …

Online rental leases are essential to successfully managing a rental property, but knowing all the moving parts to a legally-binding agreement can be stressful. Not only do you have to ensure it complies to local ordinances, but there are specific clauses your rental agreement needs to be protect yourself from a legal standpoint. To make …

Your tenant is excited to begin the next steps to rent out your rental property, but there’s one problem — you still need an apartment lease form that’s enforceable and legally-binding. In this article, we provided answers to your top questions regarding apartment lease forms and share how you can get a free lease agreement …

Every landlord hopes they can generate tenant leads through a rental listing, but the work doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve been contacted by a prospective tenant, the next step is scheduling a virtual or in-person rental property showing to show them the property and get to know them better. In addition to asking them questions …