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15 Best Landlord Software Platforms 2025

Whether you own a few units or manage a large portfolio, the best landlord software helps simplify operations, reduce errors, and provide real-time financial insights....

  • 13 Min Read
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How Much is a Security Deposit​? Landlord Guide 2025

With the average U.S. rent reaching $1,980 in February 2025—a 3.5% increase from the previous year—determining the right security deposit amount is more crucial than...

  • 6 Min Read
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What to Look for in a Business Bank Account for Landlords

Taxes are complicated enough, and mixing income and expenses for all your properties in one general business bank account makes it nearly impossible to keep...

  • 9 Min Read
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Real Estate Investor Sentiment Remains Strong Despite Rising Costs According to Baselane

81% of surveyed investors plan to grow their portfolio over the next two years in the face of housing headwinds....
  • 4 Min Read
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11 Steps to Manage Your Vacation Rental Property

Over the last few years, active vacation rental property listings in the US have gone up 56% as more investors and property owners are capitalizing...

  • 4 Min Read
General accounting software like QuickBooks are tedious and less efficient.

Is QuickBooks the Best Software for Landlords? Not Exactly

As a landlord, keeping track of your rental income, expenses, and property maintenance can be overwhelming. From rent collection to banking and bookkeeping, you need...

  • 8 Min Read
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VRBO Host Requirements & Rules 2025

As of 2024, the global vacation rental market has reached $134.51 billion, with Vrbo showing an impressive 18.2% year-over-year revenue increase. With a 21% market...

  • 15 Min Read
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Airbnb vs Renting Out Long-Term: Which Strategy is More Profitable?

Choosing between Airbnb vs renting out long-term has become more challenging as the rental market continues to evolve. Slowing supply growth balanced the short-term rental...

  • 13 Min Read
A landlord in a suit sits at a desk, working with a laptop and a calculator. They hold a printed credit report displaying a tenant's credit check details.

How to Conduct a Credit Check on a Tenant

As a landlord, you don’t want to deal with late or missed rent payments—it’s stressful and can mess with your cash flow. To avoid that...

  • 9 Min Read
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Charging Yourself a Management Fee for Short-Term Rental Properties

Running a short-term rental requires a lot of effort to bring in around $36,678 a year, so it’s only fair to pay yourself for all...

  • 8 Min Read
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Baselane is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. The Baselane Visa Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted. FDIC insurance is available for funds on deposit through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. Pass-through insurance coverage is subject to conditions.

1Your deposits qualify for up to $3,000,000 in FDIC insurance coverage when placed at program banks in the Thread Bank deposit sweep program. Your deposits at each program bank become eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000, inclusive of any other deposits you may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity. You can access the terms and conditions of the sweep program at https://thread.bank/sweep-disclosure/ and a list of program banks at https://thread.bank/program-banks/. Please contact customerservice@thread.bank with questions regarding the sweep program. Pass-through insurance coverage is subject to conditions.

2The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on your Savings Account is accurate as of 18/09/24. Total balances across Checking Accounts and Savings Accounts are used to calculate APY tier, but only money in Savings Accounts is eligible for interest. Total balances less than $10,000 earn 1.75% APY for Savings Accounts. Total balances between $10,000 and $24,999 earn 2.64% APY for Savings Accounts. Total Balances between $25,000 and $49,999 earn 3.06% APY for Savings Accounts. Total balances of $50,000 or more earn 3.35% APY for Savings Account. Rates are variable and are subject to change after account opening.

3Terms and conditions apply to the cash back rewards program. 1% cash back is credited instantly following purchase with no maximum spend. No minimum spend applies. ATM transactions, the purchase of money orders or cash equivalents, and account funding made with your debit card are not eligible for cash back. Please refer to the Rewards Terms and Conditions for more details.

4Some states require an interest-bearing escrow account for security deposits while some don’t require interest. User is responsible to check state laws along with rules for collecting and reimbursing a refundable security deposit. A brief overview of security deposit laws for escrow accounts in all 50 states can be found here.

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