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Can a Landlord Break a Lease?
In some cases, landlords can break a lease early and help protect property from further damage and bad renters. Read now to learn how.
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How To Verify a Rental Applicant's Work History
Make sure to get these documents to verify rental applicant employment and income.
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How to Manage Properties Remotely
Being a remote landlord offers many great benefits. Learn how to be a remote landlord in this guide by SmartMove.
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5 Red Flags that A Renter Might Stop Paying Rent
These 5 red flags can indicate your tenant will stop paying rent. Learn what to look for.
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Why Skyrocketing Rents Aren't Always Good for Landlords
Costs, including rental rates, are skyrocketing across the US. Learn what this increase means for landlords.
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7 Tenant Screening Warning Signs That Aren’t So Obvious
Good tenant screening should include a credit check, eviction history and background report. But there are less obvious aspects to evaluate.
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Could Including Utilities Costs In The Rent Be A Good Decision for Landlords?
Including this in your tenant's monthly rental rate could be something landlords consider to do. Our helpful guide will walk you through your options.
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5 Ways Landlords Can Maximize Their Rental Income
Read our 5 easy tips to boost your rental profits from picking better tenants to charging for storage to lowering your energy bill with solar panels.
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15 Tax Deductions for Landlords During Tax Season
Minimize your tax bill by taking these 15 potential tax advantages to owning rental property into consideration as you prepare your return.
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Upcoming Rental Trends for 2023
These five hiring trends could have a major impact on landlords in 2023. See how they might impact your independent property business. Read now.
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What to Know When Renting a Property to Tenants with Disabilities
Learn more about renting to individuals with disabilities with this guide from TransUnion SmartMove.
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Difference Between Move-In Fees And Security Deposits
Wondering about the difference between move-in fees and security deposits? Learn which is better for your rental property.
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How to Run an Apartment Background Check
Learn what's involved in an apartment background check and discover what to look for when screening tenants.
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How to Price Rent in a High Inflation Environment
The economy is in flux. Learn how to set your rental rate in a high inflation environment.
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A Landlord's Guide to Renting to Traveling Nurses
Curious about how to rent to traveling nurses? Learn more about landlord considerations about leasing to traveling professionals from TransUnion SmartMove.
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The True Cost of an Eviction
Try to avoid an expensive and time-consuming eviction process with good tenant screening upfront. Learn about all-in costs to evict a problem tenant.
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Six Ways to Renovate Your Rental Property for Less Than 1,000
Reduce tenant turnover and attract high-income renters with six rental renovations under 1,000. Learn more.
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10 Tips to Rent out an Extra Bedroom in Your House
Learn the key steps to rent out an extra bedroom in your house with this guide from SmartMove.
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What does the Implied Warranty of Habitability Mean?
Learn about the Implied Warranty of Habitability and your responsibilities as a landlord.
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The Typical Ways to Collect Rent (Best Rental Payment Options)
Collecting rent can be a challenge. Learn about the ways to collect rent to ensure you get paid in full and on time. Read now!
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Confidence and Convenience [SmartMove Tenant Background Checks]
Have confidence in your tenant approval process with a fast and convenient SmartMove tenant background check.
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Fraud in the Rental Housing Industry
Fraud has been common in the rental housing industry for years, but today's digital landscape has accelerated housing scams. Learn more and what to do about it with our infographic.
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The 26 Best Websites to List Your Rental Property Listing
Tenant turnover can take forever and cost you a fortune. Check out these top rental property listing sites to quickly attract prospective renters - just remember to screen with SmartMove before you lease.
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10 Rental Documents Every Landlord Should Keep on File
Landlords use an array of forms and rental documents. Learn which you should keep on file for your rental property.
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Best Tenant Screening Articles 2021
Discover some of this year's best reads in our roundup of the most popular blog posts for independent landlords in 2021.
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11 Must Read Blog Posts for Prepping Your Rental Unit for Spring
Get top tips for prepping your property this spring to be ready for peak rental season. We've curated our top posts to help you be prepared.
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4 Things Landlords Should Know to Save Big During Tax Season
Want to minimize your tax bill this year? If you own rental real estate, then read our tips to manage your tax liability optimally.
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What Do Rental Background Checks Consist Of (Factors to Watch)
Learn what goes into a rental background check and the types of information landlords should watch for when screening tenants.
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How to Host Rental Open Houses and Showings
Learn how to attract the right prospective tenants to your rental property showing. Get tips for rental open houses and more with SmartMove.
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Tips on How to Avoid These 5 Rental Scams
Keep an eye out for rental scams and protect your real estate investment. Read tips for avoiding rental scams.
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How to Read a Credit Report
Learn how to read a SmartMove credit report for tenant screening with our guide to make confident leasing decisions.
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How to Choose Tenants Without Meeting Them First
Learn how to properly vet tenants that you haven't met in person with this guide from MySmartMove.
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What Landlords Should Know About Move out Letters
Learn how to write a move out letter to facilitate a smooth transition during tenant turnover.
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8 Qualities of Good Tenants (Best Prospective Tenant Qualities)
Learn about the top qualities of good tenants and improve your search for your next renter with this guide from SmartMove.
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10 Questions to Ask on Your Rental Application
Pick the right tenants by asking the right questions. Here are 10 questions every landlord should ask on a rental application.
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What Should Landlords Look for in Credit Checks?
Credit checks are an essential part of the screening process. Learn the warning signs landlords should look for in a tenant credit report.
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Tenant Screening Myths: 8 Things Landlords Might Not Know
Get the facts on tenant screening and debunk common tenant screening myths with this guide from SmartMove.
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Using Rent Comparison Data to Make Better Rental Decisions
Discover helpful tips for using rent comparison data to inform your rental business decisions with this guide from SmartMove.
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Tenant Screening: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
TransUnion examines cost of tenant screening vs. potential cost of rental hazards. $35 screening fee could save $3,500 in eviction costs.
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Guide for Landlords: How to Do a Credit Check on a Prospective Tenant
Learn the ins and outs of running a credit check on a prospective tenant and discover how to read a credit report with SmartMove.
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Social Distancing & Rental Properties
Navigating Business and Social Distancing: Tips for Landlords to Maintain Productivity
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Covid-19 Impact on Consumers and Landlords
Learn about TransUnion analysis of consumer impact due to the pandemic and the potential ramifications for independent landlords.
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7 Ways to Keep Your Best Tenants from Leaving
7 easy-to-follow tips on how to keep your good tenants happy, maintain a good relationship and prevent them from leaving your rental property.
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How to Avoid Non-Payment of Rent: 10 Must-Read Articles for Independent Landlords
Learn how to handle tenants who pay rent late or not at all. This roundup features 10 must-read rent non-payment articles for independent landlords.
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Vacancy Rate 101: What Landlords Should Know About Vacancy Rate in Their Area
Vacancy rate is an important tool that landlords can use to assess rental market health. Learn how vacancy rate is calculated with SmartMove.
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What Landlords Need to Know About Late Rent, Fees, & Grace Periods
Learn everything you need to know about late rent fees and grace periods with this guide for landlords from MySmartMove.
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6 Things Landlords Should Know About the Eviction Process (and How to Avoid It)
The eviction process can be complex. Learn 6 things landlords should know about evicting a tenant and how to avoid.
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Landlord Tips: 13 Must-Know Tips for New Landlords
Being a new landlord can be tough. We will guide you with finding and screening tenants, creating a rental agreement, collecting rent, etc.
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7 Steps to Checking a Prospective Tenant’s Rental History
A prospective tenant's rental history can help guide your decision to rent to them. Learn the essential steps for verifying an applicant's rental history.
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HUD Guidance Limits Use Of Criminal Background In Tenant Screening
HUD guidance encourages landlords to review specifics of applicant criminal history during tenant screening process. Find out what it means for SmartMove users.
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ResidentScore vs. Typical Credit Score in Tenant Screening
ResidentScore is designed specifically for rental screening to provide a more accurate assessment of tenant risk than a typical credit score.
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How Much Should I Charge for Rent? (Quick Guide to Rental Rates)
Want to maximize rental income from your property? Learn about the biggest factors that determine what to charge for rent.
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How to Handle Noise Complaints
Does your rental unit have noise complaints caused by neighbors or your tenant? Learn how to address them quickly and effectively.
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8 Questions to Ask When Screening Tenants
Thorough tenant screening is vital to find great tenants. Read six “must-ask” questions you should ask applicants to determine suitability as a renter.
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The Difference Between a Lease and a Rental Agreement
What’s the difference between wear and tear, and damage? Find out when you can use security deposit monies or when you need to cover costs.
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How to Get Rid of the Smoke Smell in Your Rental Property
If it smells, it won’t sell. DIY tips on how to remove pesky cigarette odors lingering in carpet, air, and walls in your rental unit.
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Common Terms to Include in a Rental Agreement
A good, clear rental agreement can help maximize your unit’s potential and avoid problems. Read 9 important terms to include and aspects to consider.
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Landlord’s Guide To Normal Wear and Tear In Rentals | SmartMove
What’s the difference between wear and tear, and damage? Find out when you can use security deposit monies or when you need to cover costs.
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Landlord’s Guide to Pet Deposit and Fees, Pet Rent and Pet Policies
Many tenants search for pet-friendly rental properties. Learn more about aspects such as pet deposits and fees, pet rent and pet policies.
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How to Calculate Prorated Rent
Have renters starting a lease in the middle of the month? Need to prorate the rent? Read our guide about methods to pro-rate rent.
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The Impact of Rising Rent (And How it Can Affect Independent Landlords
As rents continue to rise faster than renter incomes, landlords need to understand how this trend can impact them in a variety of ways.
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What You Should Know About Renewing a Rental Lease Agreement
Landlords should weigh pros and cons when renewing a lease. Learn when it makes sense to renew or terminate. Plus discover tips on negotiating a new lease.
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The Best Time to List Your Rental Property
Want to maximize rental income from your property? Find out when might be the most advantageous time to list your unit.
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How to Calculate Rental Income … the Right Way
Correctly calculating rental income can mean the difference between turning a profit or suffering a loss. Crunch the numbers right.
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Tenant Turnover, Cost, And How to Avoid It [INFOGRAPHIC]
TransUnion infographic highlights research on costs of tenant turnover as well as underlying reasons why renters move. Plus tips on how to avoid tenant turnover.
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8 Rental Statistics Every Landlord Needs to Know Today
Read these eight statistics landlords need to know about local & national trends that impact decisions on rent pricing, tenant screening and more!
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Rent-to-Income Ratio
Landlords should understand what is a rent-to-income ratio and how to apply this rule of thumb to inform decisions about tenant selection. Learn more.The Impact of Rising Rent (And How it Can Affect Independent Landlords)
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What is your tenant screening IQ? [QUIZ]
Test your tenant screening IQ with our quiz to see if you have what it takes to find the right tenants for your rental property.
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The Pros and Cons of Installing Smart Home Technology in Your Rental Property
Installing smart home technology can be a great investment for a landlord. Learn what to consider when upgrading your unit with the latest technology.
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How Much Renters Insurance Does a Tenant Need?
There are many benefits to requiring your tenant to have renters insurance. Learn what it is, what it covers and how much coverage your renter needs.
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The Anatomy of a Gen Z Renter
Generation Z, 74 million people, will soon enter the rental market. Infographic delivers key insights and how to attract them into your rental unit.
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Questions to Ask During a Landlord Reference Check
Calling a renter's previous landlord for a reference check is a good screening practice. Find out what important questions you should ask.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Rental Application Fees
Find out landlord best practices for collecting rental application fees and what to consider during the process of accepting these types of fees.
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How to Verify a Prospective Tenant’s Income
Get easy to use tips on how to verify applicant income. Learn about Smartmove’s Income Insights that determines if further checks are needed.
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Six Multi-family Housing Trends That Independent Landlords Need to Know
Read about 6 multi-family property trends that independent landlords should know. Investing in amenities, community areas and technology may make sense.
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What You Need to Know About Tenant Security Deposits
Avoid common pitfalls and learn best practices involving allowable uses, limits, and other aspects related to renter security deposits.
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11 Things Every Independent Landlord Should Know About Evictions
Is there anything more painful than evicting a renter? Out of pocket costs can be huge. Read top facts about evictions that every landlord should know.
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5 Biggest Mistakes Landlords Make That Can Kill Profit
Owning rental property can earn a good return on your investment. Be sure to avoid these 5 mistakes that can eat into your rental profits.
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Income Insights: Estimate Tenant Income in Minutes with SmartMove’s Latest Tool
SmartMove’s Income Insights tool enables landlords to analyze renter income in minutes and determines if further proof of income is needed.
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6 Rental Trends that Landlords May Face in 2018
Find out what landlords might expect for 2018. From rental property supply to renter creditworthiness to millennial rental trends.
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5 Reasons Why Landlords Should Require Renters Insurance
Should landlords require tenants to have renters insurance? Learn more about benefits of renters insurance for both landlords and renters.
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The Top Tenant Screening Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make
Choosing the wrong tenant can drain your rental profits. Learn these 5 costly mistakes, and how to avoid them, to make more informed leasing decisions.
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How to Screen a Tenant
Infographic shows 5 major steps you need to consider when screening potential tenants. Great resource for seasoned or new property owners.
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Pros and Cons of Renting To College Students
Renting to college students can introduce more risk but can be a very good investment for landlords. Learn more about what to consider.
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How to Properly Maintain Your Rental Property
Proper rental unit upkeep helps avoid costly repairs and renter turnover. Consider regular inspections, having repair budget and outsourcing.
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How to Manage Your Property Managers: Tips from a Pro
Learn pro tips about managing property managers from professional real estate investor Ali Boone. Pro’s & Con’s discussed, advice on hiring and more!
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10 Ways to Effectively Negotiate A Lease Renewal
Reduce your stress with our 10 tips on how to effectively negotiate a lease renewal with a good tenant that can result in a win-win.
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Are Smoke Alarms Required in Rental Properties?
Should smoke alarms be installed in your rental properties? Find out and learn more about upkeep, types of alarms and other tips.
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How to Become A Landlord: 23 Things to Consider
Considering becoming a landlord? Consider these 23 aspects from selecting a property, vetting tenants, setting rental prices, and more.
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Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in Rental Properties
How should landlords screen tenants who have pets? Learn advantages and disadvantages of allowing pets and what key aspects to consider.
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How to Manage Rental Property Like A Pro
Interested in DIY rental property management? Get tips on how to manage key aspects related to tenants, the property and your bottom line.
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10 Best Tenant Screening Articles of 2017
Curated selection of our most popular articles. Read industry research, market trend updates, DIY landlord advice, tenant screening tips and more.
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The Landlord’s Guide to Cosigners
Using a cosigner for a lease? Find out what to consider and when it is advantageous to use a cosigner agreement for your next lease.
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5 Landlord Horror Stories (and How to Avoid Them)
Examine real-life horror stories from of the top landlords in the business and how they survived them. Valuable tips and takeaways.
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The Rise of Homeownership: Should Landlords be Worried?
What is the impact to the rental housing market as homeownership ticks up off of historical lows? Should landlords be worried ?
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What Is A “Bad” Credit Score?
Learn about credit score ranges, how ResidentScore can help predict bad rental outcomes, and other factors landlords consider when evaluating renters.
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How to Write an Effective Rental Ad
Rental listings featuring a catchy headline that highlight key amenities with high-quality photos increase your odds of finding a great tenant fast.
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Real Estate Investing Tips from a Pro with Seth Williams
Seth Williams of ReTipster shares tips on being a successful landlord. Read about his investment criteria, lessons learned & other landlord advice.
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How To Hire A Property Manager
Learn what is involved in the decision to hire a property manager, and weigh benefits of outsourcing rental property management vs. doing it yourself.
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How to Handle the 4 Most Common Tenant Complaints
Happy tenants often mean less turnover and more consistent rental income. Learn the 4 most common tenant complaints and how to quickly resolve them.
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How To Manage A Month-To-Month Rental Agreement
Learn about subleases, examine pros and cons of sublets, and review factors why landlords might consider subletting their rental unit.
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The Landlord's Guide to Subletting
Learn about subleases, examine pros and cons of sublets, and review factors why landlords might consider subletting their rental unit.
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TransUnion Independent Landlord Survey Insights
This infographic illustrates TransUnion findings from an independent landlord survey about current rental market conditions and trends.
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4 Responsibilities Every Landlord Should Know
Learn about 4 responsibilities that landlords should address to keep their tenants happy and rental property business working well.
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Trends in Multi-Family vs. Single-Family Rentals: Which One is Right for You?
Review of current rental housing market trends and the outlook for to single-family home properties and multi-family units.
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How to Check for Evictions and Why You Should
Evictions are time-consuming and costly for landlords. Find out what you can do to prevent evictions and how to review a tenant’s rental history.
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Property Management Advice from the Pros
SmartMove interviewed 15 property managers who offer advice for new landlords on avoiding mistakes, screening tenants, and finding investment property.
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The Anatomy of a Millennial Renter
Infographic examines millennial characteristics and rental housing trends. Lifestyle and values, housing types, and life milestones are shaping choices.
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5 Reasons Why Online Rent Payment is More Convenient for Landlords and Tenants
Have you implemented online rent pay? Read 5 reasons why landlords should adopt online rent payment to make their business more efficient.
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Landlord Survey: Optimism In Renting Your Property
TransUnion survey of landlords summarizes attitudes, technology use, rental property trends, and their outlook for the rental housing market.
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The Anatomy of a Baby Boomer Renter
Infographic examines baby boomer characteristics and rental housing trends. Lifestyle and values, housing types, and life milestones are shaping choices.
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How To Attract and Keep Today’s Renter
Explore TransUnion’s infographic on how to attract tenants, understand what they are looking for in a rental property, and what you can do to retain them.
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64 Essential Online Landlord Resources
Using the right resources can mean the difference between profit or loss. Read 64 resources from property management to tenant screening to taxes & more!
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How To Perform A Rental Property Inspection
As a landlord, performing property inspections is an important part of your job. Even if you have a great tenant, routine inspections can help prevent big problems down the road.
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5 Tools Landlords Need To Find Quality Tenants
5 landlord tools to fill vacancies faster & find quality renters. Tools cover promoting your unit to screening renters to setting competitive rent.
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Rental Property Investment Trends in 2017
TransUnion reviews rental property investment markets in the U.S. and explores recent trends and drivers behind their growth.
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50 Industry Experts Every Landlord Should Follow On Twitter
Landlords can stay abreast of the latest rental property market trends, breaking news and property owner tips by following these 50 industry experts.
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How To Determine Fair Market Rent
Find out what goes into determining the going rate for rents in your area to balance maximzing your profit and avoiding long vacancies.
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How to Set Up Your Property Management Business For Success
Tips on how to setup your property management business. Productivity tools, regulatory concerns and using expert advice are essential.
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Top Rental Property Amenities & Features Tenants Want
If you’re looking to charge top dollar for your rental and attract premium tenants, consider adding these amenities and features into your property.
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26 Renting Statistics That Every Landlord Needs To Know
Landlords need to know the rental market, rent prices, tenants & more. Our infographic showcases 26 rental stats to help you stay ahead of the game.
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How to Raise Rent Without Complaints
Landlords need a solid communication plan and have the facts when raising rent at lease renewal. Read our 4-step guide to raise rent... with no tenant complaints.
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4 Important Ways Today’s Renters Have Changed In 2017
Renter credit-worthiness, demographics and age, income levels, and housing preference are shifting. Find out why it matters for landlords.
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How to Qualify and Deny Rental Applicants the Right Way
Make your tenant screening process more consistent with our list of 7 reasons to qualify applicants and 5 reasons to reject those who aren't a fit.
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The True Cost Of An Eviction
Evictions are expensive, averaging $3,500 and can balloon to $10,000. TransUnion's infographic that breaks out all costs from legal fees to lost rent.
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Benefits of Owning Rental Property: 6 Reasons Why You Should Invest
More Americans choose to rent now & investors can capitalize by owning rental property. Learn 6 financial perks & other benefits to becoming a landlord.
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How To Reduce Vacancies: 4 Ways To Rent Out Your Property Quickly
Get 4 great strategies to reduce rental property vacancy, without skipping tenant screening, meeting the tenant in person and checking their references.
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5 Big Risks Of Owning Rental Property That Every Landlord Should Know
Owning rental property can be profitable. But all investments carry risk. Know top risks of rental property investing, and what to do to overcome them.
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6 Rental Statistics Every Landlord Needs To Know Today
Six statistics landlords need to know about local & national trends for decisions on real estate purchases, rent pricing, tenant screening and more!
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State Of The U.S. Rental Market in 2016
Infographic on the state of U.S. rental market. Many switched to rent housing. Homeownership rates, rental prices, renter demographic trends.
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Top 10 Best Tenant Screening Articles 2016
Curated selection of our most popular articles on tenant screening. Screening guides, Industry Research, Top benefits, Biggest mistakes to avoid & more.
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What It Really Means to Conduct a Tenant Criminal Background Check
Nearly 1 in 5 people screened by SmartMove in 2015 had a criminal hit on their record. Find out what is involved to conduct a tenant background check.
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9 Ways To Maximize Profit On Your Rental Property
Small, everyday landlord actions can help your bottom line. From screening tenants to changing air filters, follow these 9 tips to boost rental profits.
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7 Stress-Free Tips for Finding and Renting Out Your First Rental Property
Thinking about becoming a property owner? Read our simple tips prior to buying and renting out a property to get the most out of your new investment.
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4 Reasons Landlords Might Reject an Applicant with Good Credit History
Applicants with good credit scores may not be suitable for your rental property. Find out what else to look for during your tenant screening.
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7 Steps to Reducing Payment Problems with Tenants
A TransUnion survey revealed renter payment problems are landlord’s biggest concern. Find out what you can do to reduce payment problems in 7 easy steps.
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4 Things to Check Before Disqualifying an Applicant with a Low Credit Score
A low credit score may not disqualify your applicant. Get the story behind the credit score. Review current income, rental history, etc..
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The 5 Most Important Reasons to Screen Rental Applicants
Don't put your rental income at risk! Read top 5 reasons why landlords should conduct credit, criminal & eviction tenant screening check on applicants.
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Landlords Reveal the 4 Most Important Tenant Screening Factors
TransUnion SmartMove recently surveyed 4,000 landlords. Results confirm 4 major tenant screening factors as top screening concerns.
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Beginner's Guide To Owning Rental Property
Infographic highlights aspects beginner landlords should consider when buying property, remodeling to maximize profit, and screening renters.
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11 Things Tenants Look For In A Property
Increase your chances of finding great tenants by offering features like outdoor space, security, parking, etc.. To help your rental stand out.
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How To Be A Great Landlord From A Renter’s Perspective
Get landlord tips on how to maintain a good relationship with tenants in order to reduce your stress and maximize your return.
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The Top 11 Benefits of Online Tenant Screening
Learn about the top benefits of online tenant screening to include convenience, full reports in minutes, maintain compliance, ID verification, and more!
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3 Ways To Check A Rental Applicant’s Credit
Evaluating an applicant’s credit is an important part of the tenant screening process. Find out 3 ways you can access an applicant's credit history.
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Quick Guide to Tenant Screening
Picking a great tenant is important to your rental property success. This quick guide outlines important tenant screening tips to consider.
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Top Mistakes New Landlords Make When Picking Tenants
Learn about top mistakes new landlords make when selecting tenants and how to avoid those pitfalls from Real Estate investor, Mark Ferguson.
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How to Read a Credit Report for Landlord Tenant Screening
Examine the five components of a TransUnion credit report and how Landlords can use this data to make an informed decision about a potential tenant.
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How To Find Good Tenants For Your Rental Property
Finding good tenants can be stressful for landlords. There are important things you need to do to attract the best tenants.
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SmartMove’s ResidentScore vs. a typical credit score: which is better?
ResidentScore is designed specifically for rental screening to provide a more accurate assessment of tenant risk than a typical credit score.
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4 Common Types of Landlords TransUnion Research
Infographic highlights TransUnion research on US landlords that identified 4 types of landlords prevalent in the US and their defining characteristics.
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TransUnion Research on Landlord Characteristics
Infographic highlights TransUnion qualitative and quantitative research on landlord characteristics - renting stats, motivation to be a landlord and more.
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HUD'S New Guidance For Criminal and Background Screening
HUD guidance encourages landlords to review specifics of applicant criminal history during tenant screening process. Find out what it means for you.
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TransUnion Research On Renter Characteristics
Infographic highlights TransUnion qualitative and quantitative research on renter characteristics - average credit score, why choose to rent and more.
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5 Most Common Types of Renters [INFOGRAPHIC]
Infographic highlights TransUnion research on US renters that identified 5 types of renters prevalent in the US and their defining characteristics.
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7 Warning Signs To Look For On Tenant Screening Reports
What information on a tenant screening report should really concern a landlord? Check out these 7 red flags to pay attention to when reviewing reports.
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4 Ways to Streamline Your Landlord Activities with a Mobile-first Approach
You can streamline landlord your tasks and stay organized by leveraging your mobile phone with our 4 easy tips. Learn more now.
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Top 7 Ways SmartMove Is Convenient For Property Owners
Find out how SmartMove tenant screening provides convenience for property owners. All online, no memberships, fast report delivery and more!
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Renter Credit Risk Improves as Rental Prices Rise, Study Finds
Rental prices across the U.S. increased 4% in 2013, and credit risk of residents in those properties improved, according to TransUnion Study.
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Improvements to SmartMove Website Provide Cutting-Edge Tenant Screening to Independent Landlords
SmartMove launched a series of enhancements that improve user experience. Rebuilt application process, more intuitive navigation, enhanced email notifications, and more.
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Americans Have “Little to No Understanding” of Credit Scoring According to TransUnion Study; May Negatively Impact Renters Applying for a Property
Nearly three-quarters of Americans do not understand how credit scoring works or that there are many types of credit scoring models on the market.
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