SherRon Marcek 
We’ve all been there- rent out a unit to a model tenant, one that always pays rent in time, isn’t one to host loud parties, and is proactive about house maintenance. A year or so down the line, something happens that disrupts the rhythm you and your tenant have created. They lose their job, perhaps, …
Being part of an association, union, or a professional organization with like-minded individuals is incredibly important. Such associations provide a unique opportunity for its members to grow, learn, and network, and is a crucial tool for success in any industry or career. Like realtors and other real estate professionals, landlords, too, have associations and unions, …
Emotional support animals are special animals that are kept to provide their handler with comfort and relief from the symptoms and effects of their emotional disabilities. These animals are not considered pets and are generally not limited to any species. They are, therefore, not bound to any restrictions typically leveled towards pets and their owners. …
All businesses come with some risk attached. Without risk, there is no reward. The same can go for landlords and property managers. While your business cannot be entirely without risk, there are a few things that you can do to minimize the risks you are taking. Here at PayRent, we often taught our service as …
When it comes to collecting rent payments, many landlords use peer to peer payment systems like PayPal. While this may seem like a convenient way to allow residents to pay rent online, it is not without drawbacks. When considering collecting rent payments through PayPal vs. PayRent, several factors are helpful to consider. Some landlords rely …
This is a guest post provided by our partner ApplyConnect, -experts in tenant screenings and background checks. As a landlord or property manager, you need tenant screening. Sure, the general definition is very much indicative of a task that everyone in the industry understands. However, the way that task is completed is not a one size …
We live in an age where carrying cash is uncommon, and writing checks is passe. That’s not to say that as a landlord, you can’t collect rent every month this way. However, many of your tenants under forty are not likely to hand you cash or write you a check. They would prefer to pay …
From a Salt Lake City landlord being shot, a Washington landlord being beaten to death after not renewing a lease, and a 71-year old New York City landlord being pushed down a flight of stairs to his death, tenant-landlord violence is not a rarity in the headlines. Volatile situations are quick to arise when tenants are unable to pay rent and …
Here are six solutions that are potentially beneficial for you and your tenant as you recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. When implementing these strategies, it is crucial to be proactive before more legislation or ordinances are implemented. The best defense is a good offense when it comes to collecting rent, so go on the offense …
This is a guest post provided by our partner CIC, -experts in tenant screenings and background checks. There are a lot of people on the move. Even six feet apart and masked, people need to find homes where they feel safe in an uncertain world. They need a home, and legal evictions or not, they’re going …
PayRent is on a mission to build a rent collection app that fosters a positive and productive relationship between renters and landlords. We focus less on transactions and more on the people behind them.
