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. However, things are still moving along with creating the world’s finest property...
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 a corporate asset holder, you likely have less room for error, and the...
How Our Billing System Works
Like everything else in the StreamlineLS platform, we are striving to keep our pricing model as clear and straightforward as possible. The platform allows you to create a free account where you will have access to the majority of the features. Once you sign up for...
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, managing your properties effectively is essential to maximizing...
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 like a property manager can really cut into your cash flow. If you’re an...
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 “income property”. This is worth considering because the type of property you buy...
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 cannot be overstated. Though some investors purchase property strictly...
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 dollars extra in your pocket on a sale or increased rent roll. Here’s how to improve a rental...
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, but it is a rental valuation tool generally defined as the yield of a property based on its...
Pre-Authorized Debit – Tenant Edition
Pre-Authorized Debit for Tenants If your landlord or property manager is using our platform to process rent payments, this guide will tell you everything you need to know. First, your property manager will need permission from you to make withdrawals. Then, they will...