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SingleKey Cyber Monday Event: Save Big on Rent Guarantee and Tenant Screening Reports

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How SingleKey’s Referral Program Works

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Rent Guarantee for a Year: Official Contest Rules

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SingleKey Empowers Calgary Residential Rental Association Members As Exclusive Tenant Screening Provider

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SingleKey Partners with the Ontario Real Estate Association

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Achieving SOC 2 Compliance: How SingleKey Protects Your Data

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SingleKey and Nova Credit Launch International Credit Check to Empower Newcomers

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SingleKey Partners with TELUS

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SingleKey Enhances the Rental Experience with Duuo by Co-operators

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SingleKey Partners with TELUS

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Being a homeowner

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How to Rent Out Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

Being a homeowner

How to Rent Out Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Being a homeowner

What Is The Hardest Part About Being A Landlord?
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Credit Building

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Does SingleKey run hard or soft credit checks

Credit Building

Does SingleKey Run a Hard or Soft Credit Check? Everything You Need to Know
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Credit Building

Rent Reporting On Credit Reports: The Ultimate Guide
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Finance Management

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Finance Management

Capital Improvements vs. Repairs: What to Know for Your Rental Property Taxes
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Finance Management

Mastering a Mortgage Renewal: A Guide to Financial Confidence (Calculators Included)
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Finance Management

How to Calculate Rental Property Depreciation in the U.S.
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Finance Management

How to Calculate Depreciation on Rental Property in Canada (And How to Claim It)
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Finance Management

A Guide to Reporting Rental Income: How to File a Schedule E
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Finance Management

How to Fill Out a T776 Form (Tax on Rental Income)

Finance Management

The Essential Rental Property Expense Sheet

Finance Management

Part 2: Accounting for Rental Properties: When to hire a bookkeeper or accountant
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Finance Management

Part 1: Accounting for Rental Properties: Common mistakes and how to avoid them
As a landlord if your tenant doesn't pay their rent you can claim a rental loss from your unpaid rent on your taxes. You must meet 3 criteria to apply to this.

Finance Management

Can A Landlord Claim a Rental Loss from Unpaid Rent?
Knowing how to maximize your tax deductions is vital as a landlord. Otherwise, you risk paying more taxes than necessary to the CRA and earning a lower profit margin on your rental property. Many rental expenses, such as utilities and office supplies, are easy to comprehend and calculate, and there's no question you can claim them as a deduction.

Finance Management

What Rental Income Expenses Can You Claim on Your Tax Return as a Landlord?
Tax on Rental Income: A Guide for Canadian Landlords

Finance Management

Tax on Rental Income: A Guide for Canadian Landlords
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Finding Tenants

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How to catch a rental scammer

Finding Tenants

How to Catch a Rental Scammer: 5 Tips for Landlords
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Finding Tenants

The Essential Student Housing Guide for Landlords
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Finding Tenants

How to Find Good Tenants in 5 Easy Steps
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Finding Tenants

An Expert Guide to Advertising and Listing Your Rental Property

Finding Tenants

SingleKey Survey: Landlords’ Thoughts About Renting to Students

Finding Tenants

Renting to International Students: A Complete Guide for Landlords

Finding Tenants

How Much Rent Can a College Student Afford?

Finding Tenants

Dorm vs. Apartment: Which is the Better Option for Students?

Finding Tenants

Off-Campus Housing | Ultimate Guide for Student and Landlords

Finding Tenants

Pros and Cons of Renting to Students
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Finding Tenants

Best Rental Websites for Property Listings in Canada
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Finding Tenants

When To Offer A Rent Concession
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Investments

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Investments

Podcast: SingleKey’s Founder & CEO on Reducing Investment Risks and More
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Investments

Long Term vs. Short Term Rental: What’s Right for You?
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Laws & Regulation

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Laws & Regulation

Why a Lawyer Should Review Your Lease Agreement
Lease Renewals: Everything You Need to Know as a Landlord

Laws & Regulation

Lease Renewals: Everything You Need to Know as a Landlord
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Laws & Regulation

Fixed Tenancy vs. Periodic Tenancy
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Laws & Regulation

What Are The Necessary Steps To Evicting A Delinquent Tenant?
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Maintenance

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Maintenance

Property Management Maintenance: 5 Tips to Keep Costs Down
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Maintenance

Quick Tips to Tackle Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Maintenance

Rental Repairs: DIY or Hire a Pro?
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Maintenance

Rental Property Maintenance Costs: How Much Should I Budget?
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Maintenance

Finding a Pool Service for Your Investment Property
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Maintenance

Spotting Foundation Issues in Your Rental Property

Maintenance

How to Conduct a Rental Inspection (Checklist Included)
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Maintenance

Hiring a Gutter Cleaner for Your Rental
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Maintenance

Hiring an HVAC Contractor and Keeping Up With Maintenance
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Maintenance

Hiring a Repair Person for Your Driveway and Sidewalk Needs
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Maintenance

Finding a Painter for Your Rental Property

Maintenance

The Ultimate Preventative Property Maintenance Checklist
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Product Marketing

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Pet-Friendly Rental Renting With Pets Landlord Tips

Product Marketing

Why You Should Make Your Rental Pet-Friendly (and How)
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Product Marketing

What Are The Requirements For A Legal Basement Apartment In Canada?
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Renovation

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Renovation

SingleKey Survey: How Landlords Approach Rental Renovations

Renovation

Rental Property Renovations – The Ultimate Guide

Renovation

Eight Tips to Know Before Renovating Your Rental Property
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Rent Collection

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How to write a rent increase letter

Rent Collection

How to Write a Rent Increase Letter to Your Tenants (With Free Letter Template)
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Renter

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Does SingleKey run hard or soft credit checks

Renter

Does SingleKey Run a Hard or Soft Credit Check? Everything You Need to Know
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Renter

Rent Reporting On Credit Reports: The Ultimate Guide
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Risk Management

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Risk Management

Can a Tenant Run a Business from a Rental Property?
80 percent of renters said they felt discouraged from moving to a new place due to rising rents

Risk Management

Are Rising Rents Keeping Renters From Moving?
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Risk Management

What Influences a Tenant’s Trust in a Landlord?
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Risk Management

How Much Do You Really Need in Your Rental Property Reserves?
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Risk Management

Economic Uncertainty Could Raise Concerns for Landlords
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Risk Management

Should Your Tenant Get Renters Insurance?
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Risk Management

Rental Tips: How is Having a Security System for Your Home a Risk Management Strategy?
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Risk Management

Do Tenants Look for Online Landlord Reviews?
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Risk Management

How to Protect Your Rental Property From Flood Risks
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Risk Management

Essential Strategies to Prevent Rental Property Vandalism
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Risk Management

Fire Insurance Coverage: What You Need to Know for Rental Properties
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Risk Management

Managing Electrical Issues for Rental Properties
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Tenant Relationships

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Tenant Relationships

Welcoming New Tenants: 7 Keys to a Better Landlord-Tenant Relationship
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Tenant Relationships

Ensuring a Good Fit for Your Rental
10 Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Tenants

Tenant Relationships

10 Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Tenants
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Tenant Relationships

SingleKey Holiday Cards for Landlords and Tenants
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Tenant Relationships

How to Raise Rent Without Complaints from Tenants

Tenant Relationships

How To Collect Rent From Tenants

Tenant Relationships

Safe Ways to Spread Cheer to Your Tenants and Community (Plus, Free Holiday Cards!)
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Tenant Relationships

Cost of Evicting a Tenant: the Ultimate Guide for Canadian Landlords
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Tenant Relationships

3 Ways To Develop And Maintain Strong Landlord-Tenant Relationships
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Tenant Screening

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Tenant Screening

What is a Good Credit Score?
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Tenant Screening

Hard vs. Soft Credit Checks: What’s The Difference and Why It Matters
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Tenant Screening

Decoding the SingleKey Tenant Screening Report
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Tenant Screening

What is an R Code? Credit Report Codes Explained
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Tenant Screening

How Landlords Decide on Approving Tenants
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Tenant Screening

The Biggest Red Flags When Tenant Screening
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Tenant Screening

How Do Landlords Screen Tenants?
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Tenant Screening

Questions You Need to Ask in a Landlord Reference Check
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Tenant Screening

Greatest Fears in Property Management
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Tenant Screening

5 Tips to Streamline the Rental Application Process
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Tenant Screening

Everything You Need to Know About Tenant Screening Laws in Canada
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Tenant Screening

How to Verify Employment History for Potential Tenants
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Get Paid on Time with SingleKey Rent Collection

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Get Paid on Time with SingleKey Rent Collection

What is SingleKey’s Rent Collection?

Get Paid on Time with SingleKey Rent Collection

How to: Set Up Rent Collection
Tenant Rent Collection

Get Paid on Time with SingleKey Rent Collection

Rent Collection Benefits for Tenants
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Get Paid on Time with SingleKey Rent Collection

The Landlord’s Guide to Online Rent Collection

Get Paid on Time with SingleKey Rent Collection

Want to Learn How to Choose Better Tenants? Watch SingleKey’s Viler Lika Explain How with REIN
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Get Paid on Time with SingleKey Rent Collection

How Can You Ensure Your Tenants Pay Their Rent On Time?
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International Tenants

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International Tenants

How to Screen International Tenants with SingleKey

International Tenants

Equifax vs. TransUnion: What a Landlord Needs to Know

International Tenants

Renting to International Students: A Complete Guide for Landlords

International Tenants

Pros and Cons of Renting to Students
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Rent Guarantee

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Rent Guarantee

Rent Guarantee Insurance: Is It Right for You?
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Rent Guarantee

Best Rent Guarantee Companies: Top Picks & Comparisons
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Rent Guarantee

Rent Guarantee Demand: What It Is and the Most Common Types
Rent Guarantee Demand

Rent Guarantee

What Is a Guarantor on a Lease?
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Rent Guarantee

How to Sign Up for the Rent Guarantee

Rent Guarantee

Does My Tenant Qualify for the Rent Guarantee Program?
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Rent Guarantee

Comparing U.S. Rent Guarantee Programs for Landlords
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Rent Guarantee

How SingleKey’s Rent Guarantee Helps Landlords During the Eviction Process
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Rent Guarantee

Comparing Canadian-Provided Rent Guarantee Programs
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Rent Guarantee

Pro Landlord Tips: How SingleKey's Rent Guarantee Reduces Rental Risks
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Rent Guarantee

How to Protect Your Rental Income with SingleKey’s Rent Guarantee

Rent Guarantee

SingleKey’s Rent Collection Tool vs Rent Guarantee Program – What’s the difference?
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Tenant Report

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Tenant Report

How to Screen Tenants with SingleKey

Tenant Report

Comment présélectionner les locataires avec SingleKey
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Tenant Report

SingleKey Is Now a Credit Reporting Agency: Enhancing Credit Data Security and Transparency
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Tenant Report

Access Tenant Eviction Data with SingleKey’s Expanded Public Record Search

Tenant Report

How Pre-Screen Plus Accelerates Tenant Verification

Tenant Report

How SingleKey Simplifies Landlord and Employment Reference Checks

Tenant Report

Enhanced ID Verification: SingleKey Feature Announcement

Tenant Report

Document Verification: SingleKey Feature Announcement
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Tenant Report

Tenant Credit Checks: How SingleKey Safeguards Against Rental Fraud

Tenant Report

How to Pre-screen Tenants Using SingleKey

Tenant Report

Equifax vs. TransUnion: What a Landlord Needs to Know

Tenant Report

5 Reasons to Switch to SingleKey’s New App
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