📱 Best Platforms
Etsy, Gumroad, Creative Market
📖 The Hustle
Create a printable maintenance log designed for landlords managing 1-10 rental units. Include seasonal maintenance checklists (winterize pipes, HVAC filter changes, gutter cleaning), repair request forms, vendor contact sheets, and expense tracking pages. Landlords need documentation for tax deductions and security deposit disputes. A professional log signals organization to tenants and protects owners legally.
🚀 First Step
Research landlord-tenant laws in your state for required maintenance disclosures, then design a repair request form and seasonal checklist page in Canva.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Add a 'security deposit deduction tracker' page with photo slots — landlords need this documentation to legally withhold deposit money
- Target both landlords and tenants: tenants can use the log to document repair requests and protect their deposit
- Offer Excel and Google Sheets versions alongside the printable — many landlords prefer digital tracking
🛠 Tools & Resources: Canva Pro, Google Sheets, Excel, Etsy, LegalZoom (reference for disclosure requirements)