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Tips, guides, and industry insights to help you manage rental properties more efficiently and grow your portfolio.

Small Landlords
October 31, 2026 • iRent Team

Property Management Software for Small Landlords: What to Look For

A practical checklist for choosing property management software for small landlords: rent collection, screening, leases, maintenance, accounting and cost.

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Maintenance
October 26, 2026 • iRent Team

Huge Water Bill After a Leak? How Landlords Get a Utility Leak Adjustment

A cut supply line in a vacant unit can cost thousands before anyone notices. Here is how to document the leak and repair so your utility approves the adjustment, and the technicality that gets most requests denied.

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Turnover
October 26, 2026 • iRent Team

The Make-Ready Checklist: Turn Vacant Units in Days, Not Weeks

Every empty day costs rent. Use this make-ready checklist (safety, plumbing, finishes, appliances and photos) and a simple system to turn units in days instead of weeks.

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Marketing
October 26, 2026 • iRent Team

How to Market Rental Units on Facebook and Instagram

Renters scroll Facebook and Instagram, not just listing sites. Learn how to set up your accounts, shoot photos that sell, write captions that answer questions and post on a schedule.

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Tenant Screening
October 26, 2026 • iRent Team

Tenant Screening Checklist: What to Verify Before You Sign a Lease

The wrong tenant costs more than any vacancy. This checklist covers written criteria, income and credit, rental history and background checks, plus the fair housing rules that keep your process legal.

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Software Guide
March 26, 2026 • iRent Team

How to Choose the Best Property Management Software in 2026

Selecting the right property management software can make or break your rental business. Learn the key criteria to evaluate — from pricing and features to scalability and support — so you can make an informed decision.

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Rent Collection
March 26, 2026 • iRent Team

5 Ways to Automate Rent Collection and Get Paid Faster

Stop chasing down rent checks every month. Discover five proven automation strategies — from online payments and ACH transfers to automatic late fees — that help landlords get paid on time, every time.

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Landlord Tips
March 26, 2026 • iRent Team

Property Management Tips for Small Landlords: A Complete Guide

Managing rental properties on your own can be overwhelming. This complete guide covers practical tips on tenant screening, lease agreements, maintenance, bookkeeping, and the software tools that simplify it all.

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