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…
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…
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…
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,…
How to find good tenants!
How to attract the perfect tenants
So, you've just bought a brand-new rental property or your tenants have given you their move out notice, and you’re in the market for a new tenant. Selecting the right…