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We've named our blog after the most joyful room in the house, because that's the feeling which best describes living in a Belong home. We'll be sharing tips, trends and stories from our community that capture the many ways in which we're making long-term renting a new way of life. One where all people Belong.
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Tax Strategies for Rental Investors: 5 Ways To Make A Home Less Taxing
If you own an investment property on the rental market, you need to be aware of these 5 strategies to save on tax and defer capital gains.
Last Updated May 31, 2022
4 Reasons Summer is the Best Time to List Your Rental Property
Find out why summer is the best time to get your rental property listed and how to attract the best possible tenants for your home on the rental market.
Last Updated May 31, 2022
How To Simplify Property Management Tax Deductions For Rental Homes
Know precisely what your rental income is (regardless of when tenants pay) and expenses are to simplify your tax deductions for property management fees.
Last Updated May 31, 2022
How Will Rising Interest Rates Affect Landlords?
From shifts in property value to an uplift in demand for rentals, find out how rising interest rates can affect landlords.
Last Updated May 31, 2022
How To Rent Your Home and Stay HOA-Board Approved
Find out how the right property manager can work with your HOA, ensuring the Board will love having you as a landlord renting a home in the community.
Last Updated May 31, 2022
Why Florida's Top-Rated Property Managers Are More 80s Than Miami Vice
When comparing the top-ranked property managers in Florida, find out why they're all the same and how you’d be better off with a contemporary alternative.
Last Updated May 31, 2022
6 of the Best Seattle School Districts To Own a Rental Home
Desirable school districts have an impact on the rental market. We show you where to find the best school districts in the Seattle area to own rental property.
Last Updated May 31, 2022
Belong Announces $80M Series C Capital Expansion
Today is a special day for Belong. We are announcing an $80M Series C Financing led by Dan Wenhold at Fifth Wall. All our major investors (Battery Ventures, GGV Capital, and a16z) are doubling, tripling, and quadrupling down on our dream.
Last Updated May 30, 2022
The 5 Best Home Improvements for the Highest ROI
When it's time to upgrade your rental, it's important to choose projects to yield the highest ROI. Here are 5 high-value rental renovation ideas to consider.
Last Updated May 22, 2022