More about Collecting Rent

According to LandlordMovement.com, over $145 million of unpaid rent is lost by 22 million American landlords per year. For the purposes of this post, the term “landlord” will refer to both traditional landlords and property managers. For large property management companies and hobby landlords alike, these numbers are staggering. Generating profit from rental properties depends …

As the owner of a rental property, your goal is to maximize the amount of profit that you receive from your single-family home, condo or multi-family building. The rent that you collect from tenants pays your mortgage, taxes (ugh!), insurance, maintenance and building your reserve fund for bigger repairs. In the end, after paying all …

The most common dispute between landlords and tenants is late rent payments. Tenants that do not pay rent can cause a number of problems — they weaken your financial outtake and they can even cause legal trouble. While it’s sometimes a harmless case of forgetfulness, neglecting to pay rent is irresponsible and a breach of …

Collecting rent online is the best way to seamlessly receive payments, create a positive landlord-tenant relationship, and reduce stress for both you and your tenants. But if you’re unsure as to how to collect rent payments, it may be worth exploring online options to help streamline the process. In this article, we share six reasons …

Whether you have one rental property or one hundred, being a landlord is stressful. From finding trustworthy and responsible tenants to collecting rent, there’s no doubt that the process can be demanding. But thanks to property management software platforms, rent collection is now easier to handle without the help of a property manager. Here are …

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 …