Tony Gilbert 
Being a property manager is a challenge that many property owners and investors take on themselves. However, managing even one, if not multiple properties, is more complex than it seems. Determining and collecting rent, handling maintenance requests, and filling vacancies are just part of the time-consuming tasks that property management involves. Interested in a career …
If you own a rental home that you let to tenants for short periods of time or longer, you may want to consider having a rental binder available for your tenants. A rental binder contains vital information about the space they have rented, as well as information about local resources. Having such a binder can be …
If you own a rental property that you let out to tenants, you’ve probably considered (or are already using) a property management platform to help you streamline the rental process. There are several software solutions today that can help you collect property rents online and allow your tenants to submit maintenance requests or other inquiries …
Many investors have recognized the benefits of owning a rental property. Aside from its potential to earn you money from renting it out, the money you receive can help you build up equity in the property over time. If property values increase, you may be able to make a gain on the property when you decide …
Whenever you decide to purchase a property, whether for your own use or for investment purposes, you need a Certificate of Occupancy. This document confirms that the property you are purchasing does not have structural issues and is fit for human occupancy. What Is the Purpose of a Certificate of Occupancy? There are three main …
A leasehold estate is a legal agreement between a landlord and a tenant. It gives the tenant the right to occupy the determined space for a specific amount of time. For example, a landlord may offer a leasehold estate to a company that intends to use the space for their offices over a specified period, …
Opening up your rental possibilities to military tenants is a great way to expand your options as a landlord and possibly find some of the best tenants you’ll ever have. A significant portion of active-duty military members and military families live off-base, which means that welcoming military tenants could create hundreds of new local tenant opportunities …
Finding a job that works with your schedule can be difficult as a stay-at-home parent (SAHP), especially if you have several children, all with their own school and sports schedules. Working a 9-to-5 job may not be an option! That’s why many stay-at-home parents seek side hustles to make some extra money. A side hustle …
Being a landlord is a lucrative job that can offer very flexible hours and significant returns as long as you work hard. However, unlike corporate jobs with set schedules and guaranteed time off, landlords can find it difficult to take vacations as their specific responsibilities require them to be available nearly 24/7. Even if you’re …
Every landlord wants to find the best possible tenant for their rental property. Among the many traits of a good renter — such as cleanliness, quietness, and responsiveness — many landlords prioritize rental experience in their tenants to determine whether they’ll be a good fit based on their history. However, everyone who rents their property …
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.
