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From your first tenant to a growing portfolio. Free, practical checklists that start the work today then move into Platuni when you're ready.

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Filter by where you are as a landlord. Every download is free — start with a template today, then move the workflow into Platuni when you're ready.

Rental Property Setup Checklist

Step-by-step list to set up any property the right way — from utilities to listing-ready.

PDF · 24 items

Beginner basicsStarting a business

Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist

Room-by-room condition report to protect your property and every deposit.

PDF · 38 items

Beginner basicsLegal & compliance

Rent Collection Tracker

Simple monthly tracker to monitor payments, balances, and late fees per unit.

Sheet · 12 items

Beginner basics

Lease Renewal Reminder Template

Ready-to-send notice so you never miss a renewal or a rate review.

DOC · 6 items

Legal & compliance

Landlord Legal Compliance Checklist

Disclosures, notices, safety checks, and habitability — stay audit-ready.

PDF · 29 items

Legal & compliance

Rental Business Startup Checklist

Plan your rental business from financing and entity setup to your first tenant.

PDF · 21 items

Starting a business

Tenant Screening & Application Checklist

Applications, background and income checks, and fair-housing-safe steps.

PDF · 16 items

Beginner basicsLegal & compliance
Bundle

Beginner Landlord Starter Kit

Every essential checklist and template a first-time landlord needs, in one pack.

Bundle · 7 items

Beginner basicsStarting a business

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Guides & learning paths

Start where you are

Three plain-English guides for the three moments every landlord hits — each paired with the checklists to match.

Beginner basics · 8 min read

Beginner Landlord Basics

New to renting out a property? Everything from screening your first tenant to collecting rent, without the overwhelm.

  • Screening & applications
  • Leases & deposits
  • Rent & maintenance

Legal & compliance · 12 min read

General Landlord Legal Guide

Leases, notices, deposits, and disclosures explained in plain English — so you stay compliant and audit-ready.

  • Required disclosures
  • Notices & timelines
  • Fair-housing basics

Starting a business · 10 min read

Starting a Rental Property Business

Turn one unit into a business you can grow — from financing and bookkeeping to scaling your portfolio.

  • Financing & entity setup
  • Bookkeeping & taxes
  • Scaling your portfolio

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