A major reason for owning a rental property is the tax advantages, but many don’t end up utilizing the advantages because they get lost in the details.  As a real estate investor you need to make sure to take advantage of all the benefits.  The advantages are the deductions and expenses that go with your rental.

Over the course of the year, we have had the chance to talk to a few real estate professionals who managed to double their portfolio and automate their business during this year. We took their experience, studied upcoming trends, and created this 2020 guide for landlords. Here are 20 things that landlords  should do in the upcoming year:

https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/20-things-you-as-a-landlord-should-do-in-2020

No matter if you're a first-time landlord or a professional with years of property management experience, some tenant complaints might make you pretty confused. But the good news is that any complaint can be handled with the help of effective communication strategies and certain tech tools.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/top-five-tenant-complaints

Typically there are two categories of landlords out there: the professional landlords and the amateur ones. The latter are often referred to as 'accidental landlords'- people who never treated their home as a long-term business investment, but have become real estate investors due to life circumstances.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/four-tips-on-how-to-make-a-successful-accidental-landlord

Investing in residential or commercial rental properties has always been an attractive idea. Although this type of investment requires an initial outlay, it's a rewarding solution often associated with high ROI and ongoing passive income.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/perks-of-investing-in-rental-property

Why do you think some landlords become successful entrepreneurs while others have a hard time developing their rental business? The harsh truth is that landlording isn't for everyone. But fortunately, there are a few traits any landlord can develop in order to build wealth while running a property management business.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/five-qualities-of-a-highly-effective-landlord

The value of your rental depends on a range of factors including its size, overall condition, infrastructure, etc. If maximizing ROI of rental properties is a priority, finding effective ways to enhance the value of your rentals should be on your to-do list.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/affordable-ways-to-increase-the-value-of-your-rental

Compact apartments are budget-friendly spaces that require less cleaning, less maintenance, and lower rent. For a lot of prospective tenants, those are all huge perks! It is important to properly highlight them to get maximum exposure for smaller-sized rentals.

Read more in our blog at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/small-rental-decorating-ideas

Preparing rentals for the winter season is essential for every landlord. Imagine getting a maintenance call to clean a chimney or clogged gutters on New Year's Eve. Naturally, nobody would be thrilled about it- that's why you need to take a few steps to get your rental ready now before bad weather and the holidays arrive.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/your-pre-winter-home-maintenance-checklist

What's the difference between a tenant and a long-term guest? They both occupy the rental and take advantage of apartment amenities. But only one of them is on the lease and is fully responsible for rent payments. The question is: "Who's this other person? And what are they doing in my rental property for a month or so?"

Find all the answers in our blog at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-long-term-guests-in-your-rentals