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Property Management Guides for Small Landlords

Step-by-step guides covering every aspect of property management. From tenant screening to financial reporting, we've got you covered with expert advice written for landlords managing 1-50 properties.

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Comprehensive Guides
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Why Our Guides Work

Written specifically for small landlords, not enterprise property management companies.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Clear, actionable steps that you can implement immediately. No fluff, just practical advice.

Real-World Examples

Learn from actual scenarios faced by small landlords, with solutions that work in the real world.

State-Specific Information

Includes state-specific laws and regulations where applicable, so you stay compliant.

Browse Guides by Category

Choose a topic and dive deep into expert guidance

Tenant Management

Master the art of finding, screening, and maintaining great tenant relationships.

Step-by-step process for screening tenants, running background checks, and making informed decisions.
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De-escalation techniques, documentation strategies, and when to seek legal help.
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Comprehensive inspection guide to protect your security deposit and document property condition.
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Professional communication templates, response times, and building positive landlord-tenant relationships.
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Financial Management

Maximize profits, track expenses, and make data-driven investment decisions.

Essential accounting principles, chart of accounts setup, and bookkeeping best practices.
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Comprehensive guide to rental property tax deductions, depreciation, and year-end tax planning.
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Data-driven approach to pricing rentals competitively while maximizing ROI.
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Budgeting strategies, reserve funds, and managing seasonal income fluctuations.
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Property Maintenance

Keep properties in excellent condition with preventive maintenance strategies.

Spring, summer, fall, and winter maintenance tasks to prevent costly repairs.
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Handling after-hours emergencies, response time requirements, and vendor management.
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Intermediate
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Cost-benefit analysis, liability considerations, and building a reliable contractor network.
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High-ROI maintenance tasks that prevent major repairs and extend property lifespan.
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Property Investment

Smart strategies for growing your rental property portfolio.

ROI calculations, cap rate analysis, cash-on-cash return, and deal evaluation frameworks.
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Mortgage options, leveraging equity, portfolio loans, and creative financing strategies.
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Identifying profitable markets, analyzing rental demand, and timing your investments.
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Systems, automation, and processes needed to manage a growing rental portfolio.
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Insurance & Risk Management

Protect your investment with proper insurance and risk mitigation.

Property insurance, liability coverage, loss of rent, and umbrella policies explained.
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Identifying, assessing, and mitigating common landlord risks and liabilities.
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Requiring renters insurance, certificate tracking, and protecting your assets.
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Ready to Put These Guides into Action?

Property Aura makes it easy to implement everything you learn. Manage properties, track tenants, monitor finances, and stay organized—all in one simple platform.