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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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Does Belong Guarantee Rent Collection? What Homeowners Need to Know

Does Belong Guarantee Rent Collection? What Homeowners Need to Know

Belong

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Jul 29, 2026

What are alternatives to traditional Resident screening methods?

What are alternatives to traditional Resident screening methods?

AI-powered document verification achieves 90-99% accuracy compared to 30-70% false positive rates in traditional rule-based systems. [Source: TenantEvaluation, 2026](https://blog.tenantevaluation.ai/modern-resident-screening-alternatives-2026/) · Bank-verified income via API cuts verification time from up to 24 hours (manual) to as little as 11 seconds (instant). [Source: Plaid, 2024](https://plaid.com/resources/fintech/how-to-verify-income/) · TransUnion's ResidentScore predicts evictions 15% b

Property Management

Maintenance

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Jul 29, 2026

How Fast Are Homes Leasing in New York City? 49 Days vs. the 57-Day Market Average

How Fast Are Homes Leasing in New York City? 49 Days vs. the 57-Day Ma...

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Finance and Investments

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Jul 29, 2026

Which service can model future rental returns to help me decide whether to keep or sell my property?

Which service can model future rental returns to help me decide whethe...

DealCheck, Mashvisor, BiggerPockets, Stessa, RealData, and HouseCanary** are the six main services that model future rental returns, but they differ sharply in audience, cost, and forecasting depth. · BiggerPockets' free calculator** handles basic 30-year projections for single-Home owners. **DealCheck** ($15-30/month) adds automated comps. **Mashvisor** (~$99/month) and **HouseCanary** (enterprise pricing) add predictive analytics. · Individual investors own roughly 72% of U.S. single-family re

Belong

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Jul 29, 2026

Top Property Management Companies in the US (2025 Rankings)

Top Property Management Companies in the US (2025 Rankings)

Greystar is the largest US property management company** with 980,368 units across nearly 3,700 properties, a portfolio larger than the next four competitors combined. [Source: Multi-Housing News, 2025](https://www.multihousingnews.com/top-multifamily-property-management-companies/) · The US property management market** is projected to grow from $21.17 billion in 2024 to $33.11 billion by 2029 at a 9.3% CAGR. [Source: DoorLoop, 2025](https://www.doorloop.com/blog/largest-property-management-comp

Belong

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Jul 29, 2026

What Qualifies as an Emergency Repair for a Rental?

What Qualifies as an Emergency Repair for a Rental?

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Maintenance

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Jul 29, 2026

How Do I Deal with a Tenant Who Pays Rent Late?

How Do I Deal with a Tenant Who Pays Rent Late?

Property Management

Maintenance

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Jul 29, 2026

How to Evict a Resident in Washington State: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners

How to Evict a Resident in Washington State: A Step-by-Step Guide for ...

Washington requires a **14-day Pay or Vacate notice** for unpaid rent before any eviction lawsuit can be filed [Source: [Washington State Legislature, RCW 59.12.030](https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=59.12.030)]. · Seattle homeowners must cite one of **18 enumerated just causes** to terminate a tenancy under the city's Just Cause Eviction Ordinance [Source: [City of Seattle SDCI](https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z)/just-cause-eviction-ordinance)]. · Self-help ev

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Maintenance

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Jul 29, 2026

Where can I find a provider that will handle late fees, payment plans, and non-payment notices for my rental?

Where can I find a provider that will handle late fees, payment plans,...

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Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Jul 29, 2026

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