Insights from the front porch

Accounting, Business & Operations

REI Hub vs Spreadsheets: Which is Best for Rental Property Accounting Software?

Crystal Abing Published September 9, 2021 • Updated March 4, 2026

Property Management Software

Best RentRedi Reviews 2021

Crystal Abing Published September 6, 2021 • Updated May 10, 2024

Tenants

How to Handle a Holdover Tenant

Crystal Abing Published September 2, 2021 • Updated October 13, 2023

Maintenance & Improvements

Preventative HVAC Maintenance Checklist

Crystal Abing Published August 30, 2021 • Updated March 18, 2026

Rent Collection, Tenants

What Is Prorated Rent & How to Calculate It?

Crystal Abing Published August 26, 2021 • Updated May 25, 2026

Competitor Series

RentRedi vs Hemlane: Who is Best for Property Management Software? 

Crystal Abing Published August 23, 2021 • Updated July 1, 2026

Rent Collection

5 Tips to Encourage On-Time Rent Payments 

Crystal Abing Published August 19, 2021 • Updated January 9, 2026

Business & Operations

How to Set Up an LLC for Rental Property

Crystal Abing Published August 16, 2021 • Updated February 10, 2026

Maintenance & Improvements

6 Tips To Add Value To Your Rental Property

Crystal Abing Published August 5, 2021 • Updated May 18, 2026

Rent Collection

Why Landlords Shouldn’t Use Venmo For Rent

Crystal Abing Published August 2, 2021 • Updated January 28, 2026

Business & Operations, Real Estate Investing

Questions to Ask When Buying a Rental Property 

Crystal Abing Published July 29, 2021 • Updated January 9, 2026

Tenant Screening

Free Landlord Reference Letter Template

Crystal Abing Published July 26, 2021 • Updated May 10, 2024