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Furnished vs Unfurnished Rental: Landlord Guide to Yields, Taxes, and Costs

Compare furnished vs unfurnished rental properties. Discover rent premiums, tax implications, setup costs, and how to calculate yo…

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How Much Rent Can I Afford to Charge? A Landlord’s Guide to Yield, Costs, and Market Rates

Wondering how much rent can I afford to charge? Learn how to calculate rental yield, account for hidden costs, and find the perfec…

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The Ultimate Guide to Security Deposit Dispute Resolution: How Landlords and Tenants Can Avoid and Win Claims

Master security deposit dispute resolution. Learn how to use evidence, inventory reports, and deposit schemes to resolve rental di…

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The Ultimate Guide to Rental Property Budget Planning: Building a Bulletproof Cash-Flow Model

Master rental property budget planning. Learn how to calculate reserves, maintenance, capital expenditures, and vacancy rates for …

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How to Renew a Tenancy Agreement: The Complete Landlord Guide

Learn how to renew a tenancy agreement, renegotiate rent, handle fixed terms, and avoid accidental periodic tenancies with our com…

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How to Handle a Problem Tenant: De-escalation, Documentation, and Legal Options

Learn how to handle a problem tenant using proven de-escalation strategies, strict documentation frameworks, and legal options lik…

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Joint Tenancy vs Sole Tenancy: Landlord Guide to Liability, Rent, and Yields

Compare joint tenancy vs sole tenancy. Learn about joint and several liability, rental yields, and choose the best lease structure…

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Rental Property Depreciation Explained: The Landlord's Guide to Maximizing Tax Write-Offs

Master rental property depreciation explained. Learn how to calculate paper losses, write off building costs, and track deductions…

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How to Write a Rent Increase Letter: Templates, Rules, and Landlord Best Practices

Learn how to write a rent increase letter that keeps good tenants. Get free templates, legal notice periods, and step-by-step land…

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Frequently asked questions

Is RentFlow free?
Yes — RentFlow is free to start on the App Store and Google Play. A Pro plan unlocks unlimited properties and advanced automation.
Who is RentFlow for?
RentFlow is for independent landlords and small real-estate investors who want to track rent, tenants, leases and expenses in one place — with a free tenant portal and built-in calculators.
Does RentFlow have a tenant portal?
Yes. Each tenant gets their own portal to view payments, upload receipts, message you and access documents — no extra app needed.
What can RentFlow calculate?
Rental yield, cash flow, ROI and legal rent increases across 18+ countries — all free, built into the app.
What platforms is RentFlow on?
RentFlow is available on both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
How is my property and tenant data stored?
RentFlow stores property, tenant and lease data securely in the cloud (Supabase/PostgreSQL with row-level security), so it syncs across your devices and is backed up automatically.
Does RentFlow work offline?
You can view previously loaded properties, tenants and payment history offline; adding new records or syncing changes requires an internet connection.