Running a rental business, done right

Practical guidance on tracking profitability, collections, and maintenance - not just theory.

28 Oct 2026

How to Price a Vehicle or Equipment Rental So It Actually Pays Back

A daily rate that feels fair can still lose money. Here's how to work out a break-even rate per day for a vehicle or piece of equipment, with a worked example.

21 Oct 2026

Rental Management Software - What to Look For Before You Choose

Not every rental tool measures profit. A buyer's checklist for landlords and vehicle or equipment rental businesses in East Africa choosing rental management software.

14 Oct 2026

The Rental Property Expenses Most Landlords Forget to Track

Most landlords log repairs and forget the rest. Here's a checklist of the hidden costs that quietly cut your rental profit - and how to track them.

19 Sep 2026

Fleet Utilization Isn't Profitability - A Framework for Vehicle & Equipment Rental Businesses

A vehicle that's rented out 90% of the time can still be losing you money. Here's how to tell the difference between a busy asset and a profitable one.

15 Sep 2026

How to Reduce Late Rent Payments Without Damaging Tenant Relationships

Chasing rent every month is exhausting for everyone involved. Here's a practical, non-confrontational system for getting paid on time more consistently.

08 Sep 2026

5 Signs Your Rental Business Has Outgrown Your Spreadsheet

A spreadsheet works fine for one or two rental units. Here are five concrete signs it's actively costing you money once your fleet or portfolio grows past that.

01 Sep 2026

How to Track Rental Property ROI (A Simple Framework)

Most landlords track occupancy, not profit. Here's a simple framework for working out what each unit actually earns you - and why "rented" and "profitable" aren't the same thing.