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title: Luke's RentingSmart Journey
description: Landlord Luke Hudson saves $8,400 annually by self-managing six tenancies using RentingSmart, a web-based platform for confident and organized landlords to streamline property management.
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# [Luke's RentingSmart Journey](https://www.rentingsmart.com.au/blog/lukes-rentingsmart-journey)

 Written by [Tim Morris - CEO](https://www.rentingsmart.com.au/blog/author/tim-morris-ceo) | Feb 14, 2024, 8:15:00 PM

 

Luke Hudson, a previous property manager turned self-managing landlord, has been a loyal RentingSmart user since January 2021. He manages six tenancies in three properties through the platform and enjoys the control it offers him as a landlord.

## Saving thousands of dollars per year

Luke owns a block of flats containing three tenancies and a house-and-granny flat combo with three tenancies in Newcastle. 

Confident in his ability to self-manage these six tenancies, Luke uses RentingSmart each month and saves money and hassle by cutting out the property manager. 

Assuming he would have paid a 5.5% commission rate and considering other related real estate costs like annual statements and re-letting fees, Luke saves around $8,400 per year by using RentingSmart.

## Confident landlord = confident tenants

*“All of my tenants appreciate having a private landlord and not having to deal with real estate agents for maintenance reporting, etc. I also hold a belief that because the tenants know where their rent payments go (to a nice, standard family), they pay their rent on time and look after the place. There is no wondering if the owner cares or not.”*

As a confident and experienced self-managing landlord, Luke appreciates the polished finesse that RentingSmart brings to the overall rental attraction for prospective tenants.  

*“When I first meet new tenants, it gives them confidence that their rent payments are being tracked and recorded correctly. It’s also great to forward a ledger quickly and easily when doing a rental reference for a query from the tenant.”* And whilst he has never been required to use it, having reliable records also provides him peace of mind should any tribunal issue arise. 

*“I used to be a property manager, so I understand what a fully featured system includes. RentingSmart is really close, and all that a landlord needs to manage and account for the tenancy.”*

*“I would recommend RentingSmart as an accounting and management tool. It doesn’t suit nervous landlords, but it is a great system for those who are confident and organised. I also like that it is online, which means I can receive rent wherever I am – from my phone or laptop.”*

## Who needs RentingSmart?

If you’re a landlord owning one or multiple investment properties and you’re serious about being in control and organised, saving money and having a direct relationship with your tenants, then [RentingSmart](https://rentingsmart.com/) is for you. 

It’s a web-based platform savvy investors use to cut out the middleman and manage their investment properties quickly and confidently. Self-management allows you to earn tens of thousands of dollars more in income over the lifetime of your property investments.

 

[Learn more about RentingSmart](https://www.rentingsmart.com.au/about) and discover our [pricing options](https://www.rentingsmart.com.au/pricing). 

Try your commitment-free [14 Day Free Trial](https://www.rentingsmart.com.au/signup) today.

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