Should I create a separate email account for landlording?

[Alexander Kleyman]

I am in the process of searching for our first rental property and trying to learn from other people’s experiences.

So my question is this : do you think it’s a good idea to setup a new / separate email account for “landlording” stuff? Primary purpose would be tenant communication, registration with electronic payments, banking ...

I am thinking of setting up an account separate from my personal email so that both me & my wife can access it.

Also any advise on Google vs ProtonMail? I know ProtonMail is more private/secure and prevents Google compiling even more info on you by reading all the business emails, but would having a shared Google Drive for easy access to documents by both spouses outweigh it?

Thanks guys.

[Rachel Jacobson]

Keeping your rental business separate from your personal accounts helps you treat it more like a business. Plus, it's not that hard to do. Good luck!