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RentCafe Flexible Rent: Making sure you always get paid on time

Yardi Breeze

We’re excited to introduce RentCafe Flexible Rent powered by Best Egg. For a small monthly fee, this service allows residents to break down their monthly rent payments into smaller, more manageable amounts. What is RentCafe Flexible Rent? You still get paid in full and on time.

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Understanding California’s New Rent Reporting Law AB 2747 A Guide for Landlords

American Apartment Owners Association

AB 2747 is a California rent law designed to make Rent Reporting more accessible, helping Renters build credit while setting clear guidelines for Landlords. Rent is one of the largest recurring expenses for most people, yet it has historically not been reflected in credit scores. Confirmation that Rent Reporting is optional.

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Property managers, here are the 5 top leasing trends of 2025

Buildium

Enable online rent and deposit payments. Renters Want All the Information Up Front Renters want a more streamlined property search process. In particular, theyd like their decision-making stage to be made easier by having more detailed information about available units, alongside having multiple viewing options.

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What is Rent-to-Income Ratio and Why Should Landlords Care?

Bay Property Management Group

The rent-to-income ratio is a simple, yet powerful, tool that helps landlords gauge financial stability before signing a lease. In this article, well help you understand how to calculate the rent-to-income ratio, why it matters to you as a landlord, and what to do if a tenant doesnt meet the threshold. What is Rent-to-Income Ratio?

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How to easily set up online rent collection for landlords

Buildium

When it comes to renting a property, one the most important services that all landlords should offer their tenants is the ability to make online rent payments. Older rent collection process often presents significant challengesmissed payments, delayed processing, and the hassle of managing paper records.

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Can a Landlord Break a Rent-to-own Contract?

Bay Property Management Group

One of the benefits of this option is that you can rent while saving to buy the same apartment. Its a unique combination of renting and owning the property. And can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? This guide will explain everything you need to know about rent-to-own properties. But its not always that simple.

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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

Rent prices are always changing, and having utilities included might seem like an easy way to keep things simple. But are utilities included in rent? Main Takeaways To know if utilities are included in the rent, your answer is simple: look at your lease (and local laws). Read below to learn more.

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