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What Renters Insurance Should You Require Your Tenants To Have?
Should you require tenants to have renters insurance? Learn more about renters insurance and the kind of protection it provides for landlords and rental homes.
Last Updated Jan 25, 2023
Are Property Management Fees Tax Deductible?
Most landlords can deduct fees paid to a property manager or Belong as a rental expense on yearly tax returns. Learn more about what does and doesn't qualify.
Last Updated Jan 16, 2023
How To Do An Accurate Rental Property Cash Flow Analysis
Most landlords want positive cash flow, but to do an accurate rental property cash flow analysis, you’ll need a spreadsheet and these important calculations.
Last Updated Jan 11, 2023
States with the most rental vacancies in 2022
Last Updated Jan 10, 2023
3 Ways To Reduce Rental Property Vacancies
Discover 3 ways to reduce rental vacancies and how Belong finds residents 66% faster than average.
Last Updated Jan 9, 2023
What is The Difference Between a Buyer's Market and a Seller's Market?
How to spot the difference between a buyers and sellers market to determine if you should sell or rent out your property in your local real estate market.
Last Updated Jan 5, 2023
Where are the Most Recession-Proof Housing Markets in 2023?
Where are the most recession-proof housing markets? We take a look at the data for 2023 and how to protect your real estate investment on the rental market.
Last Updated Jan 4, 2023
What Landlords Need to Know About the End of the LA Eviction Moratorium
The Los Angeles City Council is ending renter eviction protections on Jan 31 2023. Learn what this means for landlords starting Feb 1 2023 for rent and pricing
Last Updated Dec 16, 2022
Homeowners completed 134 million renovation projects since 2019—these were the most common
Belong used U.S. Census Bureau data to identify the top 12 home renovations completed since 2019.
Last Updated Dec 16, 2022