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Browse the full archive. Each post tackles one concrete landlord question with checklists and straight answers.

February 2, 2026
Year-end landlord tax basics: narrowing to one practical question and steps
A calm, practical look at the year-end tax basics for small landlords, focusing on one concrete question and actionable steps.
January 30, 2026
What to do when a tenant is late on rent: a practical, one-question approach
A calm, practical guide for small landlords on handling late rent, with a simple action plan and clear steps.
January 28, 2026
How to tenant-proof a rental when remodeling: a practical, single-question guide
A practical, calm guide for small landlords on remodeling a rental in a way that minimizes tenant disruption and protects finishes for the long run.
January 26, 2026
Setting Tenant Communication Boundaries That Keep You Sane
A practical, calm guide for small landlords on creating clear, respectful boundaries for how tenants contact you, when to respond, and how to protect your time without derailing relationships.
January 23, 2026
Best flooring options that hold up in rentals (practical durability)
A calm, practical look at durable flooring choices for rental properties, with a clear plan for evaluating options and budgeting for tenants and repairs.
January 21, 2026
Should landlords accept tenants who arrive via a realtor, and should they pay the commission?
A practical look at whether to work with a realtor-referred tenant and how to handle commissions without turning small issues into bigger ones.
January 19, 2026
Selling a Rental Property with Tenants Still Inside: A Practical, Low-Stress Approach
A calm, step-by-step guide for small landlords facing the challenge of selling a rental property without uprooting or unfairly burdening tenants.
January 16, 2026
Selling a Rental Property with Tenants Still Inside: A Practical Plan
A calm, practical guide for small landlords facing the task of selling a rental property with tenants in situ, outlining a concrete, step-by-step approach.
January 14, 2026
Tenant requests for constant minor repairs: drawing a clear line without burning bridges
A practical guide for landlords faced with repeated small repair requests and how to set reasonable boundaries while keeping tenants satisfied.
January 13, 2026
When to Stop Being a Landlord: A Real-World Check-In
A practical look at recognizing the moment to wind down landlord duties and how to do it responsibly.
January 12, 2026
Security deposit mistakes that cost landlords money
A practical look at the costly missteps landlords make with security deposits and how to tighten processes without legal jargon.
January 10, 2026
Handing Off a Property to a Manager Without Losing Control
A practical guide for small landlords on transferring day-to-day property management while maintaining clear boundaries and oversight.
January 10, 2026
Is self-managing a rental still worth it?
A decision tree for owners deciding whether to keep managing their own units.
January 10, 2026
Raising rent without losing good tenants: a practical, steps-first approach
A calm, practical guide for small landlords on when and how to raise rent to match market realities while keeping reliable tenants.
January 10, 2026
Is self-managing a rental still worth it in 2026? A practical look at the daily realities
A calm, practical assessment for small landlords weighing self-management against hiring help, focused on a single concrete question: what actually changes day to day?
January 10, 2026
Setting tenant communication boundaries that keep you sane
A practical, one-question approach to establishing clear boundaries with tenants and sticking to them, without burning bridges.
January 9, 2026
Eviction timeline: what actually happens
A plain-English walkthrough of the typical eviction flow, from notice to turnover.
January 7, 2026
Selling a rental with a tenant still inside
A calm checklist for selling an occupied unit without breaking the lease or your sanity.