David Paxton 
What is a Squatter? Squatters are individuals or groups who take up residence in a property without the owner’s permission. They can be found in urban and rural areas and may want affordable housing or be involved in criminal activity. Under certain conditions, squatters have legal rights, such as openly squatting or claiming adverse possession. …
Section 8 housing is a type of rental housing that’s subsidized by the government. Section 8 was established in 1965 as part of Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty and has been around ever since. It ensures that low-income families have access to safe, decent housing, regardless of whether they can afford it. Very few people …
A Rent Zestimate® (pronounced Zest-ti-met, rhymes with estimate) is Zillow’s estimated monthly rent price, computed using their proprietary algorithm. It is a starting point in determining the monthly rental price for a specific property. The Rent Zestimate is pulled from public property data and similar local properties listed for rent. There may be special features, locations, …
If you’re a landlord, you’ve probably heard of the term “tenant improvements.” If not, that’s OK! We’re going to break it down for you: what is a tenant improvement and why your tenants will ask for them? What are Tenant Improvements? Tenant Improvements are modifications to a commercial space that are made specifically for a …
Debt service coverage ratio is a financing term that describes the relationship between a property’s operating income and its total debt. A high ratio indicates that a property has sufficient income to cover its debt payments, while a low ratio means that the building may need additional funds to pay off its debts. For example, …
A duplex is a type of residential building with two dwellings, sometimes located on the same lot. A duplex home is typically used to accommodate two families in one building, but it can also be used as a means to split up into separate living spaces. In some cases, one half of the home may …
Capital improvements are major upgrades to your rental property that have a long-term impact on its value and the quality of life for tenants. These improvements can include structural changes, like adding a deck or building an addition, as well as functional upgrades like installing new appliances and plumbing fixtures. Capital improvements are different from …
Investing in Affordable Housing Affordable housing is a hot topic right now. However, there is a lot of misinformation about it, especially when it comes to who qualifies and what kind of properties are available. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about investing in affordable rental housing and how it …
Issuing a Notice of Abandonment The notice of abandonment is a formal legal document that you can use if you have decided to terminate a tenancy. In most cases, only landlords are required to issue notices of abandonment, but tenants can also do so as long as they have permission from their landlords. What is …
Zillow Rent Manager is a basic tool that helps landlords manage their rental properties. It’s meant for landlords who want to automate the process of collecting rent payments and keeping track of tenants, but don’t want all the bells and whistles that come with full-blown management software. What is Zillow Rental Manager? Zillow Rental Manager …
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.
