Rentals United

JUNE 4, 2025

The Rentals United Worlds Top 50 Property Managers is our annual ranking of the largest most industry-redefining vacation rental companies worldwide. The top 50 is the definitive ranking of the largest short-term rental property managers in the world by number of properties, compiled and published annually by Rentals United.

Rental Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Have you ever felt like finding an apartment is more about paying fees than actually landing your dream place? The application fee for apartment can seem unfair, especially when it catches you by surprise. What Are Apartment Application Fees? But why do landlords charge these fees, and can you get them back?

Applications

Yardi Breeze

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Latest update: 2/26/2025 The U.S. Update: January 3, 2025 On December 27, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit temporarily blocked enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). A hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2025, to discuss the merits of the law. Of course, youre not alone in this journey.

Compliance

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

As property managers look to do more with less, software that focuses on automating important processes has become more popular. This guide walks you through some of the most use property management automation software that you can start using now. Property Meld® helps property managers get proactive.

Property Manager

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

As 2025 begins, many people are taking the opportunity to start the new year on the right foot. For some, this may mean working out more often or starting a new hobby, but for otherslandlords and property managersit means organizing finances and preparing for the upcoming tax season.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 9, 2025

In your journey as an investor, youre probably searching for the most worthwhile opportunity, and thats where the apartment vs house debate comes in. Main Takeaways Apartments provide steady rental income and lower maintenance responsibilities , thanks to shared building management, multiple tenants, and tax benefits.

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Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

After a so-so year in 2024, multifamily starts 2025 walking a tightrope, with heavy supply growth balanced by equally strong demand, Yardi Matrix writes in the December report. Clearly, 2025 promises change. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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Appfolio

JUNE 24, 2025

Multifamily operators are embracing and deploying AI across the apartment industry and seeing tangible performance. AI has the potential to address this by moving beyond task-based efficiency gains to drive big-picture operational performance that creates value for property managers, owners and residents alike.

Real Estate

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

One often-overlooked but crucial aspect of property management for landlords is the power of knowing the neighbors of the properties you own. As a landlord, managing properties isn’t just about collecting rent and maintaining the structure; it’s also about fostering a sense of community.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

By Michael Coleman and Faris Babineaux Associates, Haynes Boone As of May 7, 2025, Washington state has a new rent control law under House Bill 1217. For multifamily property owners and investors, this new law has significant implications. Not retroactive: The law does not apply to rent increases issued before May 7, 2025.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 22, 2025

New survey results from RentRedi , including joint data from BiggerPockets, show a measurable shift in landlord priorities for 2025. At the same time, investments in existing rental properties are rising. landlords between June 3-26, 2025, and responses were analyzed by region and landlord size. The survey of 1,600+ U.S.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Managing a rental property comes with more work than most people expect—advertising vacancies, answering calls, showing units, and sorting out lease paperwork. But what does a leasing agent do, how much do they charge, and is hiring one worth it in 2025? Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help.

Lease

Rentals United

JULY 17, 2025

In a world where visibility is everything, Booking.com is a platform no serious short-term rental (STR) property manager can afford to overlook. Further market expansion led to advertising more than hotels, expanding to vacation homes, city apartments, cabins, and even treehouses and all sorts of alternative rentals.

Property Manager

Rentals United

JULY 3, 2025

If you’re looking to tap into this growing trend, this article covers everything you need to know — from building the ideal tech setup for outdoor rentals to the top 5 platforms for listing your camping or glamping property. List your properties with Rentals United Best 8 glamping websites to list your properties 1.

Airbnb

Multifamily Insiders

MAY 15, 2025

Marketing apartments today is a far cry from the days of newspaper classifieds and random flyer drops. The rental landscape has shifted radicallydigital channels dominate, and renters expect a seamless, engaging online experience before they even step foot on your property.

Apartment

Mamma Mode

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thats why my Airbnb hosting tips for 2025 are more relevant than ever to help you kickstart your hosting journey. Whether youve been dreaming of turning your guest room into extra income or transforming a second property into a dream retreat, this is your year. Lets make 2025 your year of hosting magic, one five-star stay at a time!

Airbnb

Yardi Breeze

APRIL 8, 2025

The two most significant factors are apartment occupancy and lease renewal rates. The report also looks at how long apartments remain vacant, how many prospective renters are competing for each unit and the number of new apartments getting built. Know that accuracy is our highest priority. Despite a 2.6%

Apartment

ADDA

JANUARY 27, 2025

Best Society Management Software in Bengaluru: ADDA for Seamless Operations Managing apartment complexes in Bengaluru involves balancing responsibilitiesresidents’ communications, finances, security, and day-to-day operations. As these responsibilities proliferate, managing them effectively complicates matters. is ahead of others.

Management

Yardi Breeze

JUNE 11, 2025

Credit scores define our ability to get loan approvals, better interest rates, our dream apartment, longer lines of credit, etc. Property management companies can help residents build credit, and Yardi Breeze is proud to partner with IDIQ, which acquired Resident-Link in 2022. Simply put, good credit opens doors.

Attorney

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 30, 2025

Ownership involves property taxes, potential rental taxes, and additional costs like maintenance, with prices varying by location. In our experience with property management in Philadelphia, we’ve seen these homes take the form of condos, apartments, or even townhouses in the city. To start with, there’s property taxes.

IT

Authority Property Management

APRIL 25, 2025

Theyre larger than apartments, come with private yards and garages, and feel more like home, which means longer stays and fewer turnoversmusic to an investors ears. What Tenants Want (and What You Should Offer) The single-family renters of 2025 are looking for: Spaceespecially for remote work. Lets talk about single-family rentals.

Single-Family Home

Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

million families live in public housing or in properties with federally backed mortgages and those who rely on housing vouchers. Advocates for the elimination of the requirement say a 30-day notice places an unfair burden on landlords and property owners. According to the New York Times , about 3.7

Government

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 30, 2025

In 2025, more investors are leaning toward turnkey properties because they offer something rare in real estate: simplicity. What Is a Turnkey Property A turnkey property is fully renovated and ready to rent out or sell. Fully renovated, move-in ready, and often professionally managed.

Real Estate

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics & RentRedi report. Two- to four-family rental properties held the highest on-time payment rates in June, coming in at 84.6%. Read the full report here.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

The number of accidental landlords is expected to grow as interest rates remain high and frustrated sellers are deciding to delist their properties and instead offer them on the rental market, according to reports. Some frustrated sellers are deciding to delist their properties and instead offer them on the rental market.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Rent growth in 2025 has underperformed historic norms. A smaller pool of available workers would temper household formation and apartment demand while also reducing the number of new jobs needed to keep unemployment steady. Yardi Matrix predicts slower leasing activity once the current supply of new apartment construction is absorbed.

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InveServe

APRIL 8, 2025

For many, owning a small apartment complex in Los Angeles comes with excitement and uncertainty. The allure of steady rental income, appreciation potential, and a stake in one of the most dynamic property markets in the world is undeniable. Well-located properties often lease quickly and enjoy lower vacancy rates.

Apartment

MRI Software

JUNE 26, 2025

The future of AI-powered property management was on full display at Sunshine Falls — MRI’s PropTech utopia — and at the booths of 33 MRI Partners in the exhibit hall. An encouraging 74% of respondents still see themselves working in property management three years from now.

Property Manager

Rentals United

JULY 29, 2025

Short- to medium-term serviced apartments are a popular (and growing) market in the UK, and in many places, offer a way to generate much higher yields than long-term rentals. billion in 2025 ( Association of Serviced Apartment Providers 2024 Global Industry Report ). What is a serviced accommodation?

Management

Avantio

JUNE 24, 2025

Key Takeaways An all-in-one apartment management platform streamlines daily operations and eliminates tool fragmentation. The software is ideal for agencies and managers handling 20+ properties, enabling scalable control and automation. What is a “Apartment Management Software”?

Apartment Management

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

As the rental market begins to normalize and return to pre-pandemic levels, here is how property managers can maintain margins. For property managers, the name of the game is adapting business practices to maintain margins. A property description (400+ words). But we’re not seeing a truly “soft” market by historical standards.

Property Manager

American Apartment Owners Association

JULY 3, 2025

The credit bureaus would remove it and the next property owner would be none the wiser. Since 2021, deputies said the couple was able to live for free by not paying rent and dragging out the eviction process, falsifying documents and lying to property owners. Erica was released Tuesday, July 1, 2025 on a $4,000 bond.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 1, 2025

Whether strong multifamily performance continues for the second half of 2025 depends on a number of competing factors, including whether robust apartment supply will be met by renter demand, says Yardi Matrix in a summer report. Read the full Yardi report here. appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.

Apartment

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

Effective property management videos can revolutionize resident communication with video of actual team members engaging residents. They want to know there’s a real person behind the property management; someone who understands their needs, celebrates their milestones and truly cares about their living experience.

Maintenance

Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Rent prices rebounded in January and are off to a positive start in 2025, according to the Yardi Matrix January report. Januarys performance is an encouraging sign, and many of the drivers of apartment demand still appear to be in place, Yardi Matrix says. Read the full Yardi Matrix report here. population.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 28, 2025

Nationwide rents declined again in January for the sixth month in a row, according to the February report from Apartment List. And in January, the typical apartment was on market for 37 days before renting, an all-time high. Rents Forecast to Rise in 2025 and 2026 The post Rents Decline Again In January- Have They Hit Bottom?

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

Breaking Down the Math: Pet Fees as a Revenue Stream Revenue from Pet Fees To illustrate the financial impact, let’s consider a hypothetical property management company overseeing 10,000 rental units. Let’s assume 12 parks covering 3000 units (average 250-unit properties), for a total of $60,000 per year. million The result?

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