Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a property management company often means either handling or delegating several different roles at once. This post takes a deep dive into property management workflow automation, including what it is, how it works, and the kinds of processes you can redesign to be more efficient.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Tracking payments, handling lease agreements, responding to tenant inquiries, and staying on top of maintenance requests often leads to a never-ending cycle. Rental leasing software can transform the way landlords manage their businesses, making tasks easier and faster to complete.

Lease

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

If you run a property management business in 2025, you already know that manual processes simply can’t keep up with the level of responsiveness, accuracy, and oversight that job demands. That’s where property management automation tools come in. Once you’re ready, dig into specific software in our follow up post here.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

The property management industry has changed a lot in recent years. Today, automation stands out as one of the best tools residential property managers can use to improve their operations and enhance residents’ experiences. Leases, renewals, maintenance records, inspection reports, and regulatory forms pile up quickly.

Property Management

BetterWho

MARCH 7, 2025

From Chaos to Clarity: How to Create a Remote Team Playbook for Your Property Management Business In todays evolving industry, property management companies are increasingly shifting to remote teams to improve efficiency and tap into a wider talent pool. Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Remote Team Playbook 1.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Property technology often called proptech covers a range of technologies, many of which have an outsized impact on property management. For property managers, understanding proptech and the various tools and platforms that fall under its umbrella helps you stay ahead of the curve, save time, and improve tenant experiences.

Property Management

BetterWho

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

AI in Property Management: Separating Hype from Reality Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and the property management business is no exception. Understanding AI in Property Management AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

Property Management

Lula

JULY 8, 2025

The financial health and growth of property management companies is more closely tied to resident experience than ever before. Lease-attached services like internet and renters insurance are highly valued, with nearly 80% of renters open to paying additional fees for such conveniences.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Property management has changed fast. Managing rentals used to mean phone tag, hopping from location to location, and endless coordination. And property managers need tools that help them keep up without burning out. Applications took days. Today, tenants expect instant responses. Messages got lost.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 14, 2025

In today’s fast-paced real estate landscape, property managers are expected to juggle a growing number of responsibilities—everything from tenant communications and maintenance coordination to financial reporting and marketing. Enhance Tenant and Owner Communication Clear, timely communication is essential in property management.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 26, 2025

Collecting a traditional security deposit has always just been a part of the leasing process. To get more residents through the door, some property managers offer security deposit alternatives. Below are five options to consider using in your property management business. What Are Security Deposit Alternatives?

Tenant

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. Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help. What Does a Leasing Agent Do? How Much Does a Leasing Agent Cost?

Lease

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Managing apartment buildings means juggling leasing, maintenance, accounting, resident communication, owner relations, and countless other tasks. To tackle all of this while maintaining a consistently high level of service, you’ll need apartment property management software. It just needs to do the right things well.

Property Management Software

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

With new property management software platforms and features popping up all the time, automated property management systems have moved from the realm of ideas and marketing promises into real, concrete businesses strategies. What Is an Automated Property Management System?

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 11, 2025

But then you see the word “co-applicant” on the form, and you’re wondering… what is a co-applicant? Main Takeaways What is a co-applicant? Having a co-applicant can boost approval odds shared income and stronger credit can help secure a rental, but missing payments affects both applicants.

Applications

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The application fee for apartment can seem unfair, especially when it catches you by surprise. What Are Apartment Application Fees? An apartment application fee is a one-time payment you make when applying to rent a place. What Do Application Fees Cover? So, whats the actual cost of an application fee here?

Applications

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 Management

Buildium

JANUARY 30, 2025

In the previous editions of our property management software buying guide, we covered the basics of how to compare property managers, from key features software should have to assessing pricing models and customer reviews. We also explored specific considerations for multifamily property management software.

Property Management Software

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Tenant screening is a crucial part of effective property management. It ensures that qualified, responsible renters are placed in rental properties, fostering positive, long-term tenancies. Proper screening helps reduce late payments, property damage, and renter turnover, leading to smoother operations and greater peace of mind.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Property management involves balancing repetitive tasks with high-quality, personalized service. This post details the most valuable property management tasks to automate. Automate access control by adopting smart locks, mobile credentials, biometric scans, or key cards integrated with cloud management platforms.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

You may have heard that proptech stands for property technology, covering digital tools transforming how properties operate, lease, and maintain themselves (for more on the basics, we recommend our post, “What is Proptech?” ” )But proptech goes far beyond simple tools or apps. What Makes Proptech Different?

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Property management has gone mobileand for many professionals, that means managing operations directly from their iPhone. Why iPhone Apps Matter in Property Management The shift to mobile-first property management is all about staying responsive, competitive, and in control.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 20, 2025

Managing rental properties comes with plenty of moving partscollecting rent, handling maintenance requests, keeping up with leases, and tracking finances, to name a few. Weve outlined key features that can help independent landlords become more organized and tackle property management tasks more efficiently.

Property Management Software

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a property management business in 2025 isn’t what it used to be. Whether you’re managing 75 units or juggling multiple portfolios, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where property management automation comes in. What Is Property Management Automation? Tenants expect quick answers.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

In a post-pandemic, tech-enabled world, the term virtual property management company has moved from experimental concept to a proven business model. What Is a Virtual Property Management Company? Others are solo operators managing a tight, streamlined portfolio from anywhere with Wi-Fi.

Property Management

Yardi Breeze

MAY 12, 2025

Having trouble finding simple lease agreement templates you can trust? The internet is full of free lease agreements, and theyre easy to find. But how can you be sure that a free lease agreement is legally compliant without hiring an attorney to review it? An attorney can always prepare lease documents for you.

Lease Agreement

BetterWho

JULY 24, 2025

How to Become a Property Manager-and Actually Build a Business If you’ve ever thought about how to become a property manager , you’re not alone. With rising rental demand and more investment properties hitting the market, property management is one of the most sought-after career paths in real estate.

Property Management

Yardi Breeze

APRIL 28, 2025

Do you lose new leases and renewals when renters present sales objections? It could be a complaint about price or amenities, or even mere hesitancy to renew a lease. The ability to handle sales objections can make or break your property management business. Will anyone else be on the lease?

Property Manager

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 2, 2025

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. Property managers must ensure that the lease specifies designated quiet hours based on local noise ordinances.

Rental Property

Fourandhalf

JANUARY 22, 2025

Ray Hespen, who is a frequent flier on The Property Management Show, joined us again to discuss maintenance metrics and how measurement improves resident satisfaction and owner NOI. He was investigating what it would look like if property managers looked at maintenance from a data-driven standpoint.

Residential Property

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Property management and the essential role of policies, written communication and procedures for the year ahead. By The Fair Housing Institute As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational practices that ensure both compliance and operational excellence.

Property Management

Real Property Management Evertrust

JULY 4, 2025

Higher rental prices and faster leasing times. Opportunity to present flexible lease terms to draw in renters. Property managers can adjust methods to keep units occupied. During slower seasons, concentrate on completing planned property renovations and tenant retention strategies.

Landlord

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. What is the Move-In Affordability Plan? That can add up to thousands of dollars.

Applications

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

This detailed guide covers everything residential property managers need to know about apartment management certification. Expand Knowledge and Build Skills Certification programs cover topics such as fair housing laws, leasing strategies, maintenance oversight, financial management, and tenant relations.

Apartment Management

Real Property Management Evertrust

JULY 17, 2025

But during the chaos of applications and packing, it’s easy not to see all the extra costs associated with that new set of keys. Additionally, many leases will include a clause stating that if you break your lease agreement, you will forfeit your deposit. That can be hard if sudden life changes pop up.

Utilities

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. And given that property managers spend an average of $7,500 per eviction, it can be costly to not take every measure to prevent rental fraud.

Applications

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 13, 2025

The rent-to-income ratio is a simple, yet powerful, tool that helps landlords gauge financial stability before signing a lease. As experienced property managers in Washington, D.C., When tenants know the requirements upfront, it reduces unqualified applications, saving you time and effort in the screening process.

Landlord