Hi.I'm still in my first year as a STR owner, and I'm going to start taking bookings for next spring/summer/fall for our lake house.  This past summer (our first season) we had many multi-generational family reunions ...

From what I have read I should have an account for security deposits and an account for rent and expenses that are separate from my personal account. Assuming I will be targeting 10 properties here are a few questions...

Hey all! So, our management company is now 100% remote and we just have a 'virtual' mailing address for the business. Our standard protocol is to have tenants pay online through ACH or credit card but if a tenant has ...

Hey everybody! I have a cabin near Pigeon Forge under contract and am hoping to get some insights regarding security deposits for short term rentals. What do you typically hold for security deposit? I am using Your Po...

Hi everyone! I'm so happy to be posting for the first time here at BP! I'm a long time podcast-listener and have been reading the forums and blog posts for a while. Also, I'd like to share that I'm closing on my first...

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Was curious for the independent landlords (those acting as their own property manager) what's your preferred method for collecting rent and keeping costs down at the same time. I previously used an electronic ...

Hello BP members!I'm hoping to get some answers to the following PM questions I have, any insights would be greatly appreciated!1.  Are most PM making mortgage payments for the owner; what percentage of owners have yo...

I've been a landlord for most of 20 years. But I've been a small fry. The most my wife and I have owned was 5 SFHs at once. In the past, payments were accepted by personal check or cash. These properties were in B- ne...

I've seen some old posts on Paynearme and PayLease, but I can't find anything recent and definitive.  I think Paynearme has stopped enrolling landlords.  And I am not sure about PayLease.  I filled out their web form ...

Situation: I have 4 properties under a commercial loan at a local bank in KC. I'm unable to have myself or anyone collect rent as I work abroad. I'm going to be instructing my tenants they'll need to deposit the rent ...