What constitutes a good return on investment (ROI) for a rental property? While a quick and easy reply might be, “It depends,” there are ways to get more specific answers.…
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6 ways to check prospective tenants for past evictions
Handing the keys to a new tenant should bring relief. However, for many landlords and property owners, the fear of unknowingly renting to someone with a history of evictions is…
A simple and free lease extension agreement template
Your tenant loves their home. You value their reliability, and the lease is about to expire. What’s your next move? A lease extension agreement is your go-to solution for keeping…
10 best rental property software (Head-to-head comparison)
Property owners often deal with a lot of mundane tasks, such as: Collecting rent Balancing income and expenses Running numbers to understand each property’s financial performance Screening potential new tenants…
REI Hub vs. QuickBooks: 2025 head-to-head comparison
REI Hub and QuickBooks are two popular solutions landlords use to track their income and expenses. In this guide, we compiled everything you need to know about each platform into…
The Investor Sentiment Survey – Q4 2024
The Stessa community includes 250,000+ rental property owners, most of whom meet the classic definition of “mom and pop” investor. We surveyed 883 of these landlords from October 10-25, 2024…
Should you hire a property manager? The pros & cons
If you’ve owned rental property for a while, odds are you’ve experienced a few frantic nights. Maybe you were up late handling tenant emergencies or stressing out over a seemingly…
How to write & send a notice to vacate [Free template]
Sending a notice to vacate a rental property must be done carefully to avoid potential pitfalls and errors. One mistake could spark tenant disputes, legal headaches, and even financial turmoil.…
How to write an inspection notice to tenants (free template)
While regular inspections are crucial for maintaining your property, the rules and etiquette around scheduling inspections with your tenants can be murky. You need a notice that protects your rights…