AnswerGetting started
How do I rent out my house for the first time?
Prepare the house, confirm permission and insurance for rental use, advertise accurate terms, review applicants consistently and complete the...
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AnswerAdvertising & listings
How do I run rental comps?
Compare a small set of genuinely similar, current rentals and document why each belongs in the set. Keep asking rents separate from verified...
AnswerPortfolio & AI tools
How do I say no to a tenant request and keep the relationship?
Give a clear, respectful explanation grounded in the agreement, applicable rules or a verified practical constraint. First determine whether the...
AnswerTenant screening
How do I screen tenants?
Set lawful written criteria, collect an application, verify relevant information, review reports for errors and document the decision. Use a...
AnswerGetting started
How do I self-manage a rental property?
Self-management works best with a repeatable routine for payments, maintenance, documents and communication, plus local help for work you cannot...
AnswerMove-outs & deposits
How do I serve an eviction notice properly?
Check the current rules for the notice, ground, server, delivery method, deadline and proof before sending. Email, text or certified mail is not...
AnswerRent & payments
How do I set up autopay for rent?
Use the tenant portal's recurring-payment setup, review the schedule and amount, and complete the required authorization. Then verify that a...
AnswerAdvertising & listings
How do I stop scammers from cloning my rental listing?
You cannot guarantee that public listing information will not be copied. Keep a record of your legitimate advertisements, look for altered copies...
AnswerGetting started
How do I switch from a property manager to self-managing?
Plan a documented handover: review the management agreement, obtain complete records, reconcile money held and give tenants clear instructions...
AnswerMaintenance & repairs
How do I track maintenance requests?
Keep one traceable record for each issue, with the report, responsible person, status, communications, work and completion evidence. Make the next...
AnswerAccounting & taxes
How do I track rental property expenses?
Record each expense with its date, payee, property, amount, purpose and supporting document. Reconcile those records to completed payments,...
AnswerTenant screening
How do I verify a rental applicant's identity?
Use a proportionate, secure identity-checking process that confirms the applicant matches the application and screening records. Collect only the...