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Choosing an apartment management certification: Tips and comparisons

Buildium

Apartment management demands a diverse skill set and constant adaptation. Earning an apartment management certification validates your expertise, boosts your credibility, and advances your career. This detailed guide covers everything residential property managers need to know about apartment management certification.

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How Much Does Multifamily Property Management Cost in Southern California?

Beach Front Property Management

This guide explains what to expect when hiring a full-service property manager in Southern California. Whether you’re wondering about apartment manager costs in Los Angeles or need insight into property management fees in Long Beach or Orange County, this post is for you. Why Hire a Property Manager?

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How Video is Revolutionizing Resident Communication

Rental Housing Journal

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Best Property Management Books for Landlords: Top 9 Picks

Bay Property Management Group

Read below for some great recommendations on managing rental properties. Best Books for Landlords for Further Reading Next, let’s look at some of the best books for landlords that review specialized topics. Harmon Many laud “Landlord’s Legal Kit for Dummies” as one of the best property management books for decrypting legalese.

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Should I Rent or Sell My House?

Young Management

You also have $1,250 in mortgage payments to make every month, and other expenses like property taxes and landlord insurance add up to $400. That said, being a landlord isn’t for the faint of heart. Abiding by the local landlord-tenant laws. If you have the experience of being a landlord, you can consider self-managing it.

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Best Rental Search Practices for Residents in DC, 2023

Nest DC

So, you may find smaller companies or individual landlords that don’t use Zillow, and instead focus on free sites like Zumper , HotPads , or even Craigslist (we know, that feels outdated, but Craigslist is actually still a thing in DC, especially for roommates). Should you hire a realtor? This isn’t NYC.

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13 Simple Tips to Tackle Your Spring Clean

Apartment Guide

Conduct a walk-through with your landlord Beyond traditional cleaning essentials, Rose Pulver, co-founder of The Thoughtful Home , says, Be sure to ask your apartment manager to do a walk through and check for any potential issues with appliances, HVAC systems, pest control, and door and window security.