Rental property guides
for independent landlords.
Practical steps for the everyday work of owning a rental. Start with the job you want to make easier.
How to track rental income and every property expense
A practical monthly routine for tracking rent, mortgage payments, maintenance, fees and the cash your rentals actually retain.
Read guide →Getting organizedMoving from a rental spreadsheet without losing your history
A careful migration checklist for owners moving property, tenant and payment records from a workbook into rental software.
Read guide →Rent & tenantsA rent ledger that makes partial payments easy to follow
Understand rent periods, payment dates, partial balances, credits and corrections with a clear example of a tenant ledger.
Read guide →Property careOrganize rental maintenance, receipts and work photos
Connect the job, service contact, invoice, payment and completion evidence so you can find the full maintenance history later.
Read guide →Privacy & backupBack up rental records before browser storage is cleared
Understand the difference between local encryption, an external backup, cloud copying and a recovery key.
Read guide →Records & reportingAn accountant handoff checklist for rental property owners
Prepare organized transaction records, property details, receipts and questions for a smoother rental-accounting handoff.
Read guide →Choosing your toolsRental property software vs spreadsheets: a small-landlord guide
Compare a rental spreadsheet, manual landlord software and connected payment platforms by rent records, receipts, sharing, backups and cost.
Read guide →Guidance you can use today.
These guides describe recordkeeping workflows, including what StayVue currently supports. Legal and tax questions depend on your circumstances; consult the relevant professional and official guidance.