Latest Issue
Previous Issues
March 10, 2026
Weekly Landlord Intel: March 10, 2026
Mortgage rates back to 6.11%, apartment absorption data from major markets, and what the Fed is signaling for the second half of 2026.
March 3, 2026
Weekly Landlord Intel: March 3, 2026
The 30-year hits 6.00% -- what it means for the rent vs buy decision, strongest and weakest apartment markets, and lease renewal strategies for spring.
February 24, 2026
Weekly Landlord Intel: February 24, 2026
New eviction filing data, insurance premiums rising sharply in Florida and California, and IRS Section 199A guidance for rental property owners.
All Stories21 articlesPage 1 of 2
Landlord Guides11 min
Habitability & Maintenance: Your Legal Obligations as a Landlord in 2026
Response time requirements by urgency, what triggers tenant rent withholding rights, the implied warranty of habitability in all 50 states, …
March 19, 2026
Landlord Guides11 min
Self-Managing vs. Hiring a Property Manager: The Real Financial Comparison
The honest break-even analysis — PM fees vs. the actual cost of your time, what property managers really do (and don't do), and when each op…
March 19, 2026
Landlord Guides13 min
Landlord Tax Deductions 2026: The Complete Schedule E Checklist
Every deduction available to rental property owners — depreciation, the repair vs. capital improvement distinction, home office, vehicle mil…
March 19, 2026
Landlord Guides11 min
The Complete Lease Agreement Guide: Every Clause You Need in 2026
The 18 clauses every residential lease must include, what makes them legally enforceable, the clauses courts routinely void, and what generi…
March 19, 2026
Landlord Guides10 min
Is Your Rental Actually Making Money? The Landlord's Financial Model: NOI, Cap Rate & Cash-on-Cash Return
Most landlords can tell you their monthly rent. Very few can tell you their actual return. Here's how to build a real financial model for yo…
March 18, 2026
Landlord Guides9 min
Security Deposits: Limits, Deductions & How to Return Without Getting Sued
State-by-state deposit limits, what you can legally deduct, itemization requirements, and how to handle disputes before they become lawsuits…
March 18, 2026
Landlord Guides7 min
How to Screen Tenants Legally in 2026: The Complete Landlord Checklist
What you can and can't ask, Fair Housing Act compliance, background check standards, and how to document every decision to protect yourself.…
March 18, 2026
Landlord Guides8 Min
How to Raise Rent 2026
Raising rent is one of the most legally regulated decisions a landlord makes. This guide covers notice requirements, rent control rules by s…
March 18, 2026
Rental Market10 min
Rental Market Outlook 2026: What Landlords Need to Know
New supply is peaking, mortgage rates are keeping renters in place, and market performance is diverging sharply by geography. Here is where …
March 8, 2026
State Laws12 min
The Eviction Process by State: Timelines, Requirements, and Common Mistakes
Eviction is a court process in every state. Here are the steps, timelines, and the procedural errors that get landlord cases dismissed.…
March 5, 2026
Landlord Guides12 min
Landlord-Tenant Law: What Every Landlord Must Know in 2026
State laws vary dramatically. Security deposits, entry notice, habitability standards, and eviction procedures differ by jurisdiction -- and…
March 1, 2026
Rental Market9 min
Cap Rate Explained: What Every Rental Investor Must Understand
Cap rate is the most used and most misunderstood metric in real estate. Here is exactly what it measures, how to calculate NOI correctly, an…
March 1, 2026