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What's the difference between soft and hard check credit reports? Find out in this blog.

Learn more about how to deal with difficult tenants

Terrible rent guarantee experience that you should know.

Tenantcube ID verification services are now live. Learn how it works.

Learn how to stress less and rent with confidence

The keys for when you get your keys

Technology enables passing real estate wealth to next generation

Did you know that 45% of landlords manage their own properties? That's a pretty big number when you think about everything that goes into property management.

Lease assistance is the easiest and most reasonable way to find a qualified tenant.

Singlekey acquiring one of its competitors, Naborly, is making headlines.

As a small landlord who has built a technology company due to my experience with some bad tenants. I always wondered if I could have done something different to avoid the situation with my first tenant in Canada?

Setting up automatic rent collection is a first step in streamlining your rental operations. Traditionally, landlords have used many methods of rent collection from cheques through e-transfer and in some situations, they still even collect cash.

Whether you are a new landlord or an experienced veteran, one thing that never changes is the importance of reducing the risk associated with renting.

In my quest to help landlords avoid the mistakes I made, we have integrated with equifax credit reporting. Every time someone spots a fake applicant, we win and it puts a smile on our faces.

Most people know Tenantcube as the platform for landlords, but did you know Tenantcube has a passionate and growing group of property managers utilising the tenantcube platform to help manage their rental operations?

Are you a new or small Landlord? If you are, chances are there’s going to be two factors that are incredibly important to you while developing your rental operations.

If you’re a realtor, it’s likely that one thing in short supply is your time. Showings, networking, paperwork, it all adds up. This is why we’ve introduced an easier way for you to screen potential tenants the next time you lease. Here’s an easy three step solution to help you make a more informed decision.

In my quest to help landlords protect their real estate investments, I created Tenantcube. We recently integrated Equifax credit report.

Whether you are a new landlord or a seasoned real estate investor, you likely know the importance of risk reduction when trying to fill a vacancy. This is why we’ve made it even easier for users to screen applicants and run credit reports in our latest Tenantcube update.

Tenants are the core of the renting business, without tenants we don’t have any business.

Tenantcube offers the solutions to modernize your rental properties.

Ontario recently announced rate increase of 2.5% for 2023. This is one of the biggest increases we have seen in decades.

Find out how financially-savvy people can own houses in expensive markets.

The pros and cons of investing in a townhouse.

Tenants are entitled to several protections. Don’t end up making a mistake that could result in severe legal repercussions.

Confused between choosing a condo or an apartment? Here's what you need to know.

Rental security checklist for new landlords.

Learn to take stunning photos of your rental property that will showcase your unit at its best.

Don't fall victim to a housing scam. Know all the red flags before committing to a property.

What led me - a landlord - to build Tenantcube, and how our product aims to contribute towards abating the Canadian housing crisis.

All the fundamentals you need to know as a new landlord, guest authored by Nelda Schulte.

We are thrilled to have Kayla on board our team, being the visionary and landlord advocate that she is.

Tracking your rental property expenses accurately is essential if you want to get maximum tax deductions from your rental property business.

Harry Fine's comprehensive list of common landlord myths and misconceptions, as well as mistakes made by new landlords.

Having good credit can help you secure loans, credit cards and apartment rentals. A relatively easy way to build or boost credit through your rent is to make your payments online through rent payment systems, which will then turn the information over to the credit bureaus.

The topic of rent is surprisingly overlooked due to the sensitivity and awkwardness surrounding money-oriented conversations. However, establishing the “how?” is almost as important as finalizing the “how much?”

Discovering what matters most for independent landlords, and building an apt solution.

It’s that time of the year again. When we all take a moment to look back, and just reflect.

Our team meets for the first time, 2 years after our company was founded.

Tenantcube raises pre-seed funding from strategic investors to expand operations.

Property owners and managers feel handling maintenance and repairs in rentals is fairly simple, until they actually start managing them.

The less organized you are and the less you do yourself, the more your move will cost.

Finding potential renters online is easier these days with many online rental marketplaces. Read to understand all the ways you could explore, to find your perfect tenant.

Knowing how to communicate effectively is one of the critical skills for making your life as a landlord easier.

Andrews shares some invaluable life lessons about building a product from scratch, and how to get there.

Picking the right property means choosing something that will appreciate in value over time and allows you to profit from having tenants.

While laws and lease agreements exist to regulate landlord and tenant behavior, common sense and decency also go a long way in promoting a good, mutually beneficial relationship.

Are you a landlord looking to make your life easier? Let's go through the pros and cons of using a property management company for your needs.

How to make sure you receive enough rental applications from qualified prospects to help you select the right tenant. Tenantcube helps you to select the right tenant.

Right from renovation to maintenance to emergency repairs, a lot of bills accumulate when you rent out a property. Learn how to track and manage these expenses.

A few ways in which you could use technology to make your rental property a more passive investment.

The demand for single family rentals is higher now than ever before, this begs the question. Are we looking at a future where paying rent for a lifetime becomes normal?

Why it’s important to communicate a tenant rejection and diplomatic ways of doing it.

Happier tenants are the easier tenants. Learn 5 useful ways to make the relationship between landlord and tenant a happy one from Tenantcube.

Landlords use credit reports to check more than your credit score. It is more of a background check to ensure the information provided in your application is accurate.

When reading a tenant credit report it is important to consider a few factors like missed payments, and other red flags that help you skip the tenant application.

A seasoned landlord understands the importance of pre screening tenants. It takes time and a lot of effort to perform due diligence and find the right tenants.

If a residential property is in what is called a “college town”, renting it to students may be the most lucrative way to profit from your student rental business.

Spring is a good time of the year to evaluate your rental properties, and carry out necessary maintenance activities. Here are 5 tasks you can do in spring.

For many landlords, identifying and investing in a good investment property and for investment property owners, it is the next opportunity to grow their portfolio.

Property management software has been around in the industry for quite a while now, though adoption among smaller property managers and landlords has been low.

Most tenant screening services offer their services online, where landlords can create a profile, enter information of an applicant and get a report in a few minutes.

Good landlords take great care in selecting their tenants and may have a list of tangible and intangible requirements that they expect a prospective tenant to meet.

Tenantcube offers incredible tips to build a good relationship with tenants which also builds respect for the landlord and the property they rent.

Andrews has written about his experience with his first tenant and why he decided to build a property management software to help landlords like him.

Tenantcube’s rental technology helps to attract, screen, & convert tenants digitally in a few simple steps.

Tenant eviction can be a taxing process and brings joy to no one. Learn from Tenantcube the things to keep in mind if you are thinking about eviction.

Choosing the right property manager for your rental properties is an important decision for property owners and landlords. Make sure you choose the right one.

When a tenant adds someone else to the existing lease, in their place temporarily, it is called subletting. This subtenant pays rent until the actual tenant returns.

Ontario Tenant Lease Agreement stands changed from 1st March 2021. Download the latest rental lease agreement for Ontario, here!

With more and more people getting used to online rent payment methods, it is soon becoming the norm. Landlords may need to catch up to the trend soon.

The rental market has always been competitive so a high tenant turnover affects landlords’ profits and they try to find new tenants quickly to fill their property. Here are some potential questions to ask a tenant's references.

Toronto’s rental market vacancy rate is currently at a 50-year high. What does this mean for landlords?

A rental history is simply a documentation of your previous tenancies, with addresses, landlord information and even rent payment record and eviction history.

Tenantcube provides a great way to create a rental property listing. With its simple interface and easy-to-use features, create an attractive listing in no time!

2020 has been a challenging year for many. It was also Tenantcube's first year of inception. This is our startup journey swimming against the tides.

Tenant insurance covers the cost of lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed contents of your home. They may be electronics, furniture, jewelry or clothing.

Almost 80% of the landlords depend on their rental income as their means to make mortgage payments, taxes, insurance and general upkeep of the rental properties. Here are a few tips to collect rent payments during the pandemic.

Tenant onboarding is a key component of protecting your rental property. We are developing the right tools to deliver the best tenant onboarding experience.

Tenantcube is a team of incredible talent, backed by Sequoia Capital’s Scout Initiative & Niagara Angel Network. We are excited to be named the 2020 Winner by TiEcon.

I realized that finding the right tenant for my rental property is one of the most important things if I ever wanted to be a successful landlord.

A tenant's experience does not just begin after you hand them the keys to your property. It starts right from the point they make their first contact with you. Which is why it is important to make their whole process of renting your property effortless and simple.

We reached out to participants through the team’s professional networks, and here's what we learnt.