Tips, guides, and strategies for property owners and managers in Kenya
A friend had trouble with his rent statement. What I found was a system running in debug mode, with known CVEs, and zero access control. Here's what every landlord needs to know about software security.
Read ArticleYou've outgrown Excel. Here's a practical framework for choosing rental management software that works for the Kenyan market — must-have features, red flags, and how to evaluate systems.
Read ArticleStop waiting for tenants to remember your Paybill. STK Push sends a payment prompt directly to their phone — one PIN entry and rent is paid. Here's how it works.
Read ArticleMonthly residential rental income tax is 7.5% of gross rent. No deductions. Filed by the 20th. Here's exactly how to calculate it, with worked examples for different portfolio sizes.
Read ArticleIt's not either/or — it's both. A caretaker handles physical tasks. Software handles financial tasks. Together they cost less than an agency and give you full control.
Read ArticleAgencies charge 8-10% of gross rent. That's KES 600,000+/year for 20 units. Here's what you get, what you don't, and when software at 1-3% makes more sense.
Read ArticleA bad tenant costs you 6 months of lost rent and legal fees. Here's the screening checklist that prevents that — ID verification, income checks, reference calls, and red flags to watch for.
Read Article7.5% of gross rent, filed monthly by the 20th. Here's who must pay, how to calculate it, how to file on iTax, and how clean records make it painless.
Read ArticlePaybill or Till? One auto-reconciles, the other doesn't. One goes to your bank, the other sits in a wallet. Here's which one works for rent.
Read ArticleIf you're an agency, we make you faster. If you're a landlord, we give you what an agency gives you — without the 10% fee. Here's how it works for both.
Read ArticleForget vague promises. See the exact questions you can ask an AI property assistant — about tenants, payments, arrears, maintenance — and the real answers you get back.
Read ArticleKnow landlords or property managers? Earn 15-20% recurring commission every month for 12 months per client you refer. No technical skills needed — just connections.
Read ArticleSub-meters or shared meters? Flat rate or tiered pricing? Here's how to bill tenants for water fairly and automate the entire process.
Read ArticleNo legal grace period exists in Kenya — it's all contractual. Here's what you can charge, how to structure it, and how to enforce it without the awkward confrontation.
Read ArticleLate rent is the #1 headache for Kenyan landlords. These 7 strategies — from automated reminders to M-Pesa STK Push — can cut late payments by 60%.
Read ArticleStill using Excel? Compare the best property management software available to Kenyan landlords — what works, what doesn't, and what actually integrates with M-Pesa.
Read ArticleOwn property in Kenya but live abroad? Learn how diaspora landlords are getting full visibility into rent collection without relying on trust alone.
Read ArticleAutomated notifications eliminate "I paid but didn't get a receipt" disputes and keep tenants informed at every step of the billing cycle.
Read ArticleForget clicking through dashboards. Ask your system a question and get instant answers about tenants, payments, maintenance, and more.
Read ArticleStop chasing tenants for rent. Learn how M-Pesa integration can automate your rent collection and improve cash flow.
Read ArticleFrom occupancy rates to collection efficiency—discover the key metrics that separate successful property owners.
Read ArticleManaging 10 units manually is hard enough. Here's how successful property managers scale without drowning in spreadsheets.
Read ArticleHomeManager handles rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance, and analytics—all in one platform.
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