# Rent Roostly

> Practical guides for small landlords and DIY property managers


## Posts

- [Self-Managing vs. Hiring a Property Manager: How to Decide](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/self-managing-vs-hiring-a-property-manager/): Compare self-managing your rental with hiring a property manager: time, cost, skills, distance and stress, plus how property management fees work and what to ask before signing.
- [How to Handle Late Rent: A Calm, Legal Process for Small Landlords](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/handling-late-rent/): A step-by-step process for handling late rent payments: prevention, reminders, late fees, payment plans, formal notices, rental assistance and what landlords must never do.
- [Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Rental Properties](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/preventive-maintenance-schedule-for-rentals/): A practical preventive maintenance schedule for rental properties, organized monthly, quarterly, seasonally and yearly, with tips on tenant communication, vendors and record keeping.
- [Landlord Insurance Explained: What It Covers and How to Choose a Policy](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/landlord-insurance-explained/): A plain-English guide to landlord insurance: dwelling coverage, DP-1 vs DP-3 policies, liability, loss of rent, umbrella and flood coverage, renters insurance requirements and how to shop for a policy.
- [Security Deposit Rules for Landlords: Collecting, Holding and Returning Deposits](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/security-deposit-rules-for-landlords/): What landlords need to know about security deposits: state limits, holding and interest rules, allowed deductions, itemized statements, return deadlines and how to avoid disputes.
- [How to Collect Rent Online: Options, Fees and Setup for Small Landlords](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/how-to-collect-rent-online/): Compare ways to collect rent online, including property management platforms, ACH transfers, bank-to-bank apps and card payments, plus how to set up autopay, late fees and good records.
- [Move-In and Move-Out Inspection Checklist for Landlords](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/move-in-move-out-inspection-checklist/): How to run move-in and move-out rental inspections that protect both landlord and tenant, with a room-by-room checklist, photo tips, wear-and-tear guidance and record-keeping advice.
- [How to Set the Right Rent Price for Your Rental Property](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/how-to-set-rent-price/): A practical method for pricing a rental: research comparable listings, adjust for features, check your costs and local rent laws, and use showing activity to fine-tune the price.
- [Free Lease Templates Compared: Where to Find One and What It Must Include](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/free-lease-templates-compared/): Compare common sources of free and low-cost residential lease templates, learn the clauses every lease should cover, and avoid common lease mistakes small landlords make.
- [The Rental Turnover Checklist: From Move-Out to Move-In](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/rental-turnover-checklist/): A step-by-step rental turnover checklist for small landlords, covering move-out notices, inspections, deposits, cleaning, repairs, safety checks, rekeying, listing and move-in.
- [Best Property Management Software for Small Landlords](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/best-property-management-software-for-small-landlords/): Compare popular property management software for small landlords, including TurboTenant, Avail, RentRedi, Baselane, Stessa, Innago, Rentec Direct, Buildium and AppFolio, and learn how to choose.
- [How to Screen Tenants Legally: A Step-by-Step Process for Small Landlords](https://olivedrab-lark-682856.hostingersite.com/how-to-screen-tenants-legally/): A practical, fair and consistent tenant screening process for small landlords, covering written criteria, applications, credit and background checks, fair housing rules and adverse action notices.

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