Streamline LS – December 2023 Newsletter
Happy holidays, and welcome to the December 2023 Streamline newsletter! I must apologize for missing last month. We had some staff holidays in October/November, so it didn’t make a lot…
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Unlock Hidden ROI: How Energy-Efficient Upgrades Can Maximize Your Rental Income
As a landlord, maximizing your rental income is likely one of your top priorities. While renovations and rent increases are traditional strategies, energy-efficient upgrades offer a less-explored avenue with significant…
Streamline LS Newsletter – August 2023
Dear subscriber, Welcome to our August 2023 newsletter. Given that we’re in the summer months and we’ve had some staff members on vacation, this month was a little bit slower. …
Unlock the perfect tenant: A step-by-step guide to seamless tenant screening
As a private landlord, screening tenants is one of the most important parts of ensuring that your rental properties are well-maintained and profitable. If you’re not a professional landlord or…
Maximizing Your Rental Property Profits Through Efficient Maintenance and Repairs
As a landlord, your rental properties are a valuable investment and source of income. However, property maintenance can be a time-consuming and costly process. From routine upkeep to emergency repairs,…
4 Things Property Management Software Can Do For You – Why it’s a Must for Landlords
As a landlord, the task of keeping track of rent and filing paperwork and receipts can easily become overwhelming. Managing your properties shouldn't feel like a full-time job. But solutions…
Cashflow vs. Appreciation
In our last article we talked about the importance of cash flow. Sometimes, based on the cash flow investors may distinguish properties and class them as either "investment property" or…
Understanding Return on Investment – Part 4 – Cash Flow
One of the most common financial calculations you’ll want to understand is how to calculate the cash flow for your rental properties. While this is a simple concept, it’s importance…
5 Ways to Improve Your Rental Property For New Tenants or For Listing
There are a number of cosmetic and cost effective ways to increase the value of a property prior to selling or attracting a new tenant that can translate into thousands of…
Understanding Return on Investment – Part 3 – Cap Rate
Building on the previous article, today we will be talking about capitalization rates or “cap rates” – how to calculate them and what you can use them for. Definitions vary,…