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Questions To Ask During Your Apartment Tour

Bay Property Management Group

Finding the right apartment goes beyond just liking the spaceits about knowing what to expect. Asking the right questions to ask during an apartment tour can give you a clear picture of what living there will be like. How Are Maintenance Requests Handled? Living in an apartment comes with normal wear and tear.

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How Do Apartments Verify Income?

Bay Property Management Group

But how do apartments verify income? In this guide, well walk you through how apartments verify income, and the best strategies landlords use to make smart leasing decisions. Why Do Apartments Verify Income? So, how do you make that happen? Renting to tenants who can reliably pay on time, every time. Whats the 30% Rule?

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HVAC Repairs Vs. Replacement: How To Decide What’s Best For Your Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

Choosing between repairing or replacing an HVAC system in an apartment can be challenging. By making the right decision, you can ensure comfort, cost-effectiveness, and improved indoor air quality for your apartment. Read on to learn how to decide whats best for your apartment. of airborne particles effectively.

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What Is a Loft Apartment & Is It Right for You?

Bay Property Management Group

Its an open-style apartment with high ceilings, big windows, and barely any interior walls. Definition & Features: A loft is an open apartment with high ceilings, large windows, and minimal walls, often in repurposed industrial buildings. In fact, its their unique design and aesthetic that sets them apart from standard apartments.

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8 Spring Maintenance Items to Check Inside and Out

Rental Housing Journal

8 spring maintenance items to check inside and outside your rental property to keep tenants happy and protect your investment. Here are eight spring maintenance rental-property checklist items for both inside and outside your rentals this spring, provided by Finnmark Property Services. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

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Don’t get caught off-guard: Forecasting tips for on-time, on-budget rental property maintenance

Buildium

Whether you’re new to forecasting rental property maintenance costs or simply looking to improve, this guide has you covered. Property Condition: A property’s maintenance history plays a big role in its repair needs. If your properties are in a hurricane-prone area, for instance, they may require regular storm-prep maintenance.

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Spotlight Interview: Tim Wehner, Past NARPM President & Property Manager Extraordinaire

Yardi Breeze

By the time we sold, we were managing over 4,000 single family homes and apartment units, plus 17,000 doors for HOAs. What truly sets our designations apart, though, is the emphasis on engagement. Another issue is finding qualified workers, especially in maintenance roles. or What happens if Im late?