The Landlord’s Guide to Renter’s Insurance: How It Protects Landlords
Renter’s insurance may not be a top priority for your tenants who don’t want to take on another expense – but it should be for you. With all of the uncertainty that the pandemic has brought to rental property owners, it’s more important now than ever to screen tenants...
How Long Does Each Part of Your Rental Property Last? (Infographic)
Ever had a tenant fly into a rage because their refrigerator went out, ruining all of their food? Landlords know what a big deal it is when things break at their properties. Sometimes it’s something small like a window AC unit, but sometimes it’s something major like...
12 Tactics for Better Tenant Retention, Fewer Turnovers & Max ROI
Turnovers are ROI killers. There’s the lost income, during the vacancy. You also have to pay the mortgage, and pay to keep the utilities on. Most residential units need to be repainted. Tack on another several thousand dollars. Do you need new carpets? Often...
Late Fees for Rent: What Landlords Can Charge in Each State
What can landlords legally charge as late fees for rent? It depends on your state’s landlord-tenant laws, and in some cases your local city regulations. Many states don’t explicitly limit the amount that landlords can charge, but require that it be “reasonable.” Talk...
Proof of Residence Letter Sample: How to Write an Affidavit of Residence
The proof of residence letter, also called the proof of residency letter or the affidavit of residence, is probably the least stressful letter a landlord can write. In fact, this letter is a piece of cake. You, as a landlord, don’t need to vouch for your tenant in a...Looking for Landlord Loans?
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The Charming & Witty Founders of Spark Rental
Denise Supplee is a landlord and former property manager, with over a decade's experience in legal forms for landlords and property managers. She's also a champion mom and licensed realtor.
G. Brian Davis is a landlord and real estate investor with 15 rental properties. Husband, rental industry expert and compulsive traveler, Brian visited ten countries last year.
Our goal in building Spark Rental? To help other landlords & property managers automate their rentals like we've done, so they can spend more time with the people and passions they love.