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How much should I charge for rent? A landlord's guide to pricing | RentSpree

Part of setting a rental rate requires you to thread the needle between profitability and renter demand in your market. “How much should I charge for rent” is probably a question you ask yourself often, especially during market shifts and times of economic uncertainty. We’ve put together a list of six key factors to help you make your decision along with information about ways our rent estimate tool can help you price with confidence.

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Kimberly Mingo
Landlord

How to find (and verify) good tenants: a process landlords can repeat

Finding a good tenant comes down to a simple process you can repeat for every vacancy. Set your criteria in writing before you advertise your property for rent. Get your listing in front of enough qualified applicants. Verify the credit, income, rental and criminal history, and identity, of your applicants and approve the first one who meets your criteria. Tenant screening software can handle a lot of that work at little or no cost. RentSpree is free for landlords: it posts your listing to Zillow and other major rental sites, and checks the applicants criminal history, credit score, eviction history, and verifies their income.

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Kimberly Mingo
Landlord

How to rent my house: a complete guide for landlords

Renting out your house can generate steady income, but the steps between deciding to rent and collecting your first payment involve more compliance, screening, and legal responsibility than most first-time landlords expect. This guide covers how to price your home, find qualified tenants, handle denials the right way, and set up a lease and rent collection process that holds up long-term. RentSpree lets you manage it all from a single account, with no subscription required, at a fraction of the cost of a property management company.

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Kimberly Mingo

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How Real Estate Agents Can Generate More Leads: 3 Tips for 2026

Lead gen is job one for most real estate agents, and the first step in building the real estate business of your dreams. But how can real estate agents generate more leads? Through providing exemplary service to renters. After all, the renters on your roster are really pre-buyers, and offering them great service now could make you their real estate agent for life. Find out how to better serve renters in your market and make the connections that can set you up for future success.

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Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
Landlord

Tenant vs. occupant: Key differences landlords should know

It is essential to understand the difference between the tenant and the occupant. Tenants have rules & regulations from the lease agreement. Occupants have to follow the rules but have no contract.

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Eva Hatzenbihler
Author
Insights

California new appliance law and why your next rental must come with a fridge & stove

California is redefining what counts as a livable rental. Beginning in 2026, landlords will be required to include a refrigerator and stove in most rental units, closing a decades-old loophole and bringing kitchen basics in line with other habitability standards like heat and hot water.

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Michael Rauch
General Counsel
Academy

Myths that are costing you money: Rentals vs sales

Many agents overlook rental transactions, focusing solely on higher-commission sales. But rentals can offer consistent income, build long-term client relationships, and create a strong pipeline for future business—especially in competitive urban markets like San Francisco, New York, and Chicago.

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Kimberly Mingo
Academy

How much can you actually make? Rental revenue math

Many agents overlook rentals, but the commissions, speed, and long-term client value can make them a smart, sustainable income stream—especially in renter-heavy markets. Discover how much you could actually earn from rentals and why they might be worth a second look.

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Kimberly Mingo
Academy

Build a rental business plan for any income goal

Whether you're a new agent looking to establish yourself, an experienced agent seeking to diversify your income streams, or someone considering specialization in leasing, a rental business can be designed to meet virtually any income target.

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Kimberly Mingo
Agent

Empowering women in real estate: leadership, networking & work-life balance with Dionna Hall

Empowering Women in Real Estate: Leadership, Networking & Work-Life Balance with Dionna Hall

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Nadja Brandt
PR Director
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Agent

Essential guide to becoming a part-time real estate agent

You may love the idea of making real estate your full-time career, but you may not be at a place where you can make the switch. Why not start out with real estate as a side-hustle and see where it takes you before you go all-in? We’ve put together the information you need to become a part-time real estate agent and to increase your chances of success once you’ve earned your license.

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Kimberly Mingo
Los Angeles
Agent

Make rental applications faster and easier for wildfire victims

Learn how agents can assist wildfire-displaced individuals with faster, simpler rental applications using RentSpree’s intuitive tools and free reusable applications.

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Nadja Brandt
PR Director