Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Application Review and Leasing Workflows The leasing process moves quickly and requires coordination across several touchpoints. Knowing which ones to automate can save your teams hours of time and even improve the quality of service you’re providing. We won’t focus on specific tools here. It’s like building a self-moving assembly line.

Property Manager

Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Finally, make sure your listing includes a link to a mobile-friendly online application and contact information that makes it easy for prospective tenants to inquire about each of your units from wherever, whenever they want. Ignoring SEO There are no two ways about it. But they wont find you there if your site isnt optimized for search.

Property Manager

Buildium

MAY 12, 2025

In fact, with the days of ledger and spreadsheet accounting fast fading, its virtually impossible to run a growing portfolio without it. General accounting software simply won’t cut it (more on why, here ). For one, spreadsheets don’t scale. There’s also the matter of reviewing and sharing your data after you’ve entered it.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 17, 2025

Main Takeaways The Move-In Affordability Plan in Philadelphia aims to ease financial burdens by capping application fees at $20, allowing security deposits to be paid in four monthly installments, and eliminating redundant fees for multiple applications. The cost adds up really fast. By the time youre settled, youre already broke.

Applications

Buildium

JUNE 26, 2025

Decreased vacancies for landlords: Offering flexible options can open the door to more qualified applicants, especially those who might be held back by a large upfront deposit. Others will like the idea of being able to let more of their money earn interest in their own accounts rather than someone else’s escrow account. to 20% of its value.

Tenant

ADDA

JULY 22, 2025

Tamil Nadu: No Legal Provision, Uniform Maintenance Suggested Applicable Laws: Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act Stand on NOC: No provision in law permits societies to impose non-occupancy charges. When Are Non-Occupancy Charges Not Applicable? Share benefits of rental income with the society.

Government

BetterWho

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This article delves into the practical applications of AI in property management, highlights tools making a real impact, and debunks common myths surrounding AI in the industry. In the context of property management, AI encompasses tools and applications designed to automate tasks, analyze data, and enhance decision-making processes.

Property Manager

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Leasing and Application Automation Tools Leasing automation goes beyond streamlining applications to support the entire prospect-to-tenant journey, helping teams move faster while maintaining thorough vetting. Once you’re ready, dig into specific software in our follow up post here.

Property Manager

RL Property Management

JUNE 9, 2025

Applicants are applying for multiple units at once, often pressuring landlords to make quick decisions. It’s easy to fall for a well-dressed, friendly applicant who says all the right things. Red Flags in Tenant Applications: What to Watch For Every application tells a story. Good tenants understand a proper process.

Applications

McKee Properties

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This guide will walk you through actionable tips to create a compelling rental application, improve your chances of success, and make a lasting impression on property management teams for Bay Park apartment rentals and homes alike. Photo ID: A valid form of identification ensures a streamlined application process.

Applications

Yardi Breeze

MARCH 21, 2025

Application fraud detection in property management is always a priority, but its an even bigger issue given that so many interactions occur now online. Cons : Matching an ID card to a face requires the applicant to have and use a smartphone or tablet. Or that they can afford to pay rent on time every month?

Applications

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

For example, property managers can now use natural-language processing chatbots to resolve common tenant issues, machine learning algorithms to predict maintenance issues, and computer vision to offer virtual tours to rental applicants. They can navigate the space digitally by clicking through 3D room renderings and rotating within them.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 13, 2025

When tenants know the requirements upfront, it reduces unqualified applications, saving you time and effort in the screening process. In this article, well help you understand how to calculate the rent-to-income ratio, why it matters to you as a landlord, and what to do if a tenant doesnt meet the threshold. What is Rent-to-Income Ratio?

Landlord

Fourandhalf

JANUARY 22, 2025

The last time he was on the podcast, in late 2023, his team was just beginning to establish this concept of maintenance analytics. He was investigating what it would look like if property managers looked at maintenance from a data-driven standpoint. He was beginning to collect all the necessary data. Its a super-high trust game.

Residential Property

Beach Front Property Management

JULY 30, 2025

Required Disclosures & Inspections: Avoid Overlooked Rules California landlords must comply with a range of disclosures and inspection requirements or face penalties. carbon monoxide alarm verification forms) Proactively meeting these requirements guards against regulatory fines and resident claims. At BFPM Inc.,

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 19, 2025

The Evolution of Communication in Property Management AI-powered chatbots and automated messaging systems are becoming the norm, helping property teams respond to resident inquiries, process maintenance requests, and even screen rental applications. Additionally, human oversight must remain a fundamental part of the process.

Compliance

Lula

JULY 8, 2025

Renter Experience Matters Creating positive experiences begins from the application stage itself. AppFolio’s recent research, “2025 Renter Preferences Report,” demonstrates renter preferences, satisfaction drivers, and trends impacting the rental market. Below are a few takeaways from the report.

Property Manager

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 2, 2025

Additionally, conducting background checks can help identify applicants with a history of violating noise ordinance regulations. Handling a noise complaint is one of the biggest challenges for property managers. Excessive noise can disrupt the peace in rental properties, whether it is loud music, barking dogs, or noisy late-night gatherings.

Rental Property

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Tenant and Lease Management Proptech tools help property managers collect and organize tenant information, process rental applications, and store lease agreements digitally. Digital rental applications, background and credit checks, and lease signing can all happen online, speeding up the leasing process and reducing paperwork.

Property Manager

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Why Rental Leasing Software Is Becoming a Must-Have for Landlords Many landlords start their journey by handling lease agreements, rent payments, and tenant applications manually. Instead of manually drafting leases, collecting applications, or managing renewals, landlords can complete these tasks with just a few clicks.

Lease

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Applications took days. Now: Online Listings, Digital Applications, and E-Signing Today, you can post a listing once and push it to multiple sites. Handling Maintenance: Staying Ahead Instead of Catching Up Before: Paperwork Orders and Missed Appointments Maintenance used to be reactive. Something broke, and you scrambled to fix it.

Property Manager

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

From automating maintenance requests to digitizing utility billing, today’s best software tools are reshaping what’s possible for teams of every size. But with so many options available, it can be hard to know what tools are out there—and what they actually automate.

Property Manager

BetterWho

MARCH 7, 2025

Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) For a remote team to succeed, every property manager should follow a standardized approach to: Tenant Onboarding Application process, background checks, lease signing. The solution? A remote team playbook. Maintenance Requests How tenants submit requests, response time expectations.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

Well, heres the thingtheres no federal law that says landlords have to run background checks on apartment applicants. Highlighting your responsible payment history, if applicable, can also do wonders to reassure landlords. They’re a safety measure that protects both the property and the people in it.

Apartment

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Digital Lease Generation and E-Signing Once an applicant is approved, the lease agreement is auto-generated using a template populated with data from their application. It pulls unit details, pricing, and photos from your database—no duplicate data entry required. This promotes accountability and clarity without micromanagement.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 3, 2025

Main Takeaways Lease fees cover the administrative work involved in processing applications and preparing rental agreements. In most cases, this fee covers the initial work involved in setting up your lease, including processing your application, preparing the necessary paperwork, and finalizing your lease agreement. In most cases, no.

Lease

Rentals United

JULY 1, 2025

There are two main methods of syncing your calendars automatically , either by using iCal links, or a channel manager which connects to channels via API ( application programming interface). You’ll have no choice but to cancel one of the bookings, which costs you lots of admin time and isn’t a good look for your vacation rental business.

Airbnb

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

A few ways it can do this is by: Setting up automatic responses to new rental inquiries with links to schedule showings or start applications. Using automated screening tools to run background checks right after an application is submitted. Running a property management business in 2025 isn’t what it used to be.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

When landlords see that you are dependable in other ways, they might consider your application anyway. Landlords might be more willing to accept your application if you share the rent with someone whose score is higher. Wondering, “what credit score do you need to rent an apartment?” What Is a Credit Score?

Rent

Condo Control

JUNE 6, 2025

HOAs that get comfortable with AI now will enjoy the benefits sooner, and have an easier time with more advanced applications later. Imagine a scenario where artificial intelligence (AI) not only takes on the work you don’t like doing, but it saves you money too. It gets better. But that number will rise.

Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

For instance, RPA can automatically process tenant applications, run background checks, and notify applicants, shaving days off lease cycles. What Makes Proptech Different? Its an Entire Ecosystem Proptech isnt just software or devices added on top of existing systems. Machine learning also personalizes tenant interactions.

Property Manager

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Taking your time and doing your due diligence when considering a particular investment property will always be a crucial step. In the end, it can help you capture the perfect property with excellent ROI potential or it can save you from a drastic mistake. It is recommended that you to guide you through the bewildering process.

Property

Condo Control

JULY 4, 2025

This next application is pretty cool, even if it relates to violation management. Implementing AI-driven financial management tools helps HOAs ensure financial stability and maintain trust with owners through more transparent operations. They can release accurate budgets on time instead of scrambling to get the data out.

Compliance

Condo Control

JULY 4, 2025

This next application is pretty cool, even if it relates to violation management. Implementing AI-driven financial management tools helps HOAs ensure financial stability and maintain trust with owners through more transparent operations. They can release accurate budgets on time instead of scrambling to get the data out.

Compliance

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Screening Potential Tenants Leasing agents check applications thoroughly. Undergo a background check and submit an application to the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Skills Every Good Leasing Agent Needs As an investor, you need to know what to look for in a leasing agent. Let’s find out.

Lease

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Start by focusing on your most critical systems and gradually expand your program as you develop your maintenance rhythm. Remember: every dollar spent on preventive maintenance can save you several in reactive repairs. More importantly, it provides peace of mind knowing your properties are well-maintained and your tenants are satisfied.

Maintenance

Buildium

JANUARY 30, 2025

Property management software accounts for all these differences and simplifies how you manage your portfolio. Its designed to automate and simplify all the tasks involved in managing rental properties. Having all your financial data in one place supports better transparency and accuracy.

Property Management Software