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Tenant Resources12 minutes min readLandlord Repairs: Responsibilities and Best Practices
What repairs are landlords legally required to make? Learn landlord vs tenant repair responsibilities, emergency timelines, and how to handle repair requests.
Tenant Resources11 minutes min readTownhouse vs Apartment: Key Differences to Consider for Your Next Move
Townhouse vs apartment: Compare costs, space, privacy, and investment potential. Learn which property type fits your lifestyle and budget in this complete guide.
Owner Resources13 minutes min readRental Property Expenses: Everything You Need to Know
Understand all rental property expenses landlords faceâfrom mortgage and taxes to maintenance and insurance. Learn which costs are tax-deductible.
Tenant Resources6 min readApartment Quiet Hours: Hereâs What You Need to Know
Living in an apartment building means sharing space with neighbors. Sometimes thatâs great! Borrowed sugar, friendly hellos, someone to water your plants... But itâs not all roses. Other times, itâs 2 a.m., someone upstairs is rearranging furniture, and youâre supposed to wake up in four hours to go to work. Not fun.
Owner Resources5 min readSFR Meaning: Real Estate Investment Opportunities
One term that frequently comes up in the residential market is SFR, meaning real estate single-family rentals. In this article, we'll discuss what SFRs are, why investors consider them a great investment, whether you can set high rents for them, as well as the advantages and challenges of including them in your real estate portfolio.
Owner Resources6 min readPOA vs HOA: Whatâs the Difference?
In the United States, property ownership comes with some form of community management. Two of the most common types are Property Owners Associations (POAs) and Homeowners Associations (HOAs). In this article, weâll discuss the main differences between POA vs HOA, so you can understand how both influence your experience in a community.
Owner Resources5 min readRenting to College Students: A Landlord's Guide
Statistics show that the estimated number of undergraduate and graduate students in 2025 in the U.S. is 19.57 million. And even though college dorms may have empty beds, more and more students choose to live off-campus, primarily because they want to have more space. So, why would you, as a landlord, choose not to rent to college students?
Tenant Resources6 min readWhat Is a Lease Addendum? Here's What You Need to Know
Lease addenda are a regular in the business of renting a property. But they are not always necessary, so you may not have stumbled upon one yet. So, what exactly is a lease addendum? What needs to be included in it? Who should sign it? And what are the most common types of lease addenda? Let's find out.
Owner Resources11 min readHow to Advertise Rental Property: Cutting Your Vacancy Period by Marketing Effectively
The time between when a property is vacated and when a tenant signs a lease can always be shortened. Your current methods for getting attention for your property probably work just fine.