Recent data shows that more than 40% of tenants aren't satisfied with their rental maintenance and 58% of tenants use toxic chemicals to clean a clogged drain. Take a look at other data related to common maintenance requests in our blog post at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/stats-on-common-maintenance-requests

If your rental properties are located anywhere in or around a college campus, then this is a demographic (college students) that you must remain consistently informed about.

Cities like Austin, Texas have rental markets that are heavily influenced by the influx of new students every year. Knowing how the local rental market is affected by students and understanding how to take advantage of that type of a rental market can be one of the keys to becoming a successful landlord.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/the-five-things-landlords-know-about-renting-to-students

If you are a newbie in the property management business and are preparing to rent out your first property, you're probably wondering where to start. Should I look for tenants first, or is it more important to compare rental prices? How much time does it take to find decent renters? What if I don't succeed? These questions and worries are likely to arise when you're about to start a property management business. Don't panic - we have the answers. 

A landlord isn't just a person who takes care of a rental and collects rent payments. A landlord is also someone who creates favorable living conditions for their tenants by keeping the rental property in a good condition and preventing costly repairs. 

More than 40% of tenants aren't satisfied with their rental maintenance, especially when it comes to urgent maintenance issues. What's the reason for such a sad statistic? Probably some landlords haven't developed the maintenance habits needed to effectively deal with maintenance requests.

Read more in our blog: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/common-maintenance-requests-landlords-receive-from-tenants

Everyone knows that landlording is a stressful job, especially if you  have got multiple properties to manage. There is always something that  needs to be fixed, someone who is demanding a showing at 5 a.m., and  tons of paperwork waiting for your undivided attention. It is impossible  to avoid stress, but you can learn to control it. Using time management  techniques and well-thought strategies, you can even enjoy the problems  you’re dealing with.

Check out our podcast on the most relevant real estate news that you definitely don’t want to miss.

Knowing just how best to present your rental business in the event of an audit is very important. To help with this we have the Cohan Rule, which applies especially to small rental businesses when receipts are hard to track. Listen more about it in the podcast and read in our blog: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/the-secret-to-an-irs-audit-tenantcloud

Chris and Taylor from TenantCloud are discussing latest rent control laws approved in Oregon, California, and Illinois. Listen till the end to understand all the cons and pros of rent control and whether support or dismiss such regulations.

Also, you can read more on the topic following the link: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/can-rent-control-be-a-good-thing

Chris and Taylor from TenantCloud are going over best tax deductions for landlords to keep in mind, especially during the tax season. Loan interest, business credit card interest,  property depreciation, insurance, business fees and taxes, professional services, and utilities are described in detail.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/best-tax-deductions-for-landlords-to-keep-in-mind

Chris and Taylor from TenantCloud on active and passive activity differences, passive activity losses, when you can consider yourself a real estate professional, and other tips for landlords at tax time.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/tax-implications-of-becoming-a-landlord