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Free tools & checklists for rental owners
Free, printable tools to help you make a confident decision about hiring a property manager — compare proposals side by side, vet a manager properly, read an owner statement, and check a management agreement before you sign. No cost and no sign-up. OwnerLedger is a free matching service, not a property manager or real-estate broker; these tools are general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice.
Use these before you sign anything
Each tool is built around the same idea: keep the numbers honest and keep yourself in control. Use the fee worksheet to compare proposals on the same terms, the vetting checklist to confirm a manager is licensed and insured, the owner-statement reader to understand where your rent really goes, and the agreement checklist so nothing in the contract surprises you later. Property-management fees and the rules that apply vary by state and city — confirm everything in writing with a licensed manager, and verify the license and references yourself.
Property Management Fee Comparison Worksheet
A free, printable worksheet to compare property-management proposals side by side — monthly fee, leasing fee, renewal fee, maintenance markup, and setup — so you can see the real cost.
Open →Property Manager Vetting Checklist
A free checklist to vet any property manager — license, insurance, references, trust accounting, communication, and red flags — before you sign.
Open →Owner Statement Reader
A free, plain-language guide to reading your monthly owner statement — rent collected, fees, maintenance, reserves, and net to owner — so the numbers make sense.
Open →Management Agreement Review Checklist
A free checklist of the clauses to read closely in a property management agreement — fees, term, cancellation, maintenance limits, and owner duties — before you sign.
Open →Want a licensed property manager handling your rental?
Tell us about your property and we'll connect you, free, with licensed managers near you. You compare proposals and choose who to hire — and confirm every fee in writing first.