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

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

MAY 29, 2025

This guide dives deep into the realities and opportunities of proptech for property managers ready to move beyond basics. Well explore how proptech reshapes workflows, decision-making, tenant engagement, and portfolio management. This transformation demands property managers move from gut feeling to evidence-based decisions.

Property Management

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If youve been in the property management business for a while, youve probably witnessed firsthand how proper preventive maintenance can make or break a property’s success.

Maintenance

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

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

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

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. Automated rent payment systems simplify this process for managers and residents.

Property Management

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

As the property management industry continues to evolve, so does the technology that supports it. One prime example of this change is the increasing variety of property management leasing software that promises to speed up the leasing process and reduce your workload in the process.

Lease

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

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 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

Buildium

JUNE 26, 2025

To get more residents through the door, some property managers offer security deposit alternatives. They’re designed to ease the financial burden on renters while still offering protection for property managers in case of damage or missed rent. But today, that upfront cost can be out of reach for many renters.

Tenant

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Property management automation can be a difference-maker when it comes to saving timebut thats just the beginning. Lets take a closer look at what automation can do for your property management business. Offering an online portal or mobile application can potentially help you cut down on late payments and delinquencies.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

read Download Buildium’s 2020 State of the Property Management Industry Report Download Today --> Get the latest industry insights. --> MktoForms2.whenReady(function To keep up, landlords and property managers are turning to software that helps them automate tasks, stay organized, and grow their businesses.

Property Management Software

BetterWho

JULY 15, 2025

Managing Rental Properties Without Burning Out Most property managers don’t start out thinking they’ll become overwhelmed. But somewhere between 60 and 300 doors, managing rental properties turns into a daily grind—one that chews up your time, burns out your team, and caps your company’s growth.

Rental Property

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

This detailed guide covers everything residential property managers need to know about apartment management certification. Below are some well-known apartment management certifications. For an overview of the broader property management certifications out there, check out this video: 1.

Apartment Management

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

Further Reading 28 Marketing Strategies for Property Management Companies Lease Management Software Playbook Tenant Communication and Retention for Apartment Management Tenant satisfaction stems from timely communication and follow through. Invest in people who share your standards.

Apartment Management

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Make sure your listing is detailed with descriptions, clear pricing, and essential property features. Pro Tip: Property management software can help you create better listings in less time and syndicate them across top listing sites in just a few clicks. Read More: S ocial Media Marketing for Property Managers 3.

Rental Property

ADDA

AUGUST 1, 2025

By transitioning from outdated, manual systems to Expo Village App —a white-labeled version of ADDA ’s unified digital property management platform—Expo Village significantly enhanced operational efficiency and delivered a superior living experience to its residents. Once approved, digital move-in permits are issued automatically.

Property Management Software

Rentec Direct

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A criminal background report is one of the many useful reports you can use for tenant screening when evaluating rental applicants. You will learn what kind of information you will actually find on a criminal background report from a tenant screening provider and how you can use that information when making a housing decision.

Tenant

Avantio

JULY 7, 2025

Tug-of-War Between State and Local Regulations What Does This Mean for Airbnb Hosts and Property Managers? What Does This Mean for Airbnb Hosts and Property Managers? Fees: $50 application fee, $10 training fee, plus additional licensing fees (if applicable). Processing time: Typically 1–2 business days.

Property Management

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 Management

Rentec Direct

MAY 16, 2025

Rental property marketing will help you find qualified applicants to fill your rental vacancy. The most important rental property marketing tips include advice on following landlord-tenant laws, maximizing exposure, defining rental criteria, tracking tenant leads, and utilizing pre-screening tactics.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

MAY 25, 2025

Background checks are the most important tool in a landlords screening process, according to a survey of 700 landlords by the property-management software company RentRedi and the real estate investment-strategy company BiggerPockets. The survey showed that landlords use multiple sources in tenant screening.

Tenant

Tokeet

JUNE 18, 2025

AI Operating System Revolt: Why Your PMS Won’t Be The Same Property management used to be a never-ending cycle of phone calls, overflowing inboxes, and maintenance emergencies. Traditional Property Management Systems (PMS) tried to help, but they often just gave you more buttons to click, not true relief.

Property Management

Tokeet

MARCH 18, 2025

AdvanceCM Now Integrates with Zapier Automation helps streamline property management tasks, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. AdvanceCMs integration with Zapier allows users to connect their property management workflows with thousands of apps, enabling smooth data transfer and automation.

Applications

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

As a residential property manager, one of your most important responsibilities is selecting tenants who will pay rent on time and care for your property. Thats where a well-organized application process comes in. The process starts by attracting the right applicants, but it doesnt end there.

Applications

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 23, 2025

But there are some states where—due to anti-landlord legislation, property tax rates, rent-control laws or congested court systems—there is added pressure on landlords, property owners and property managers. Based on these findings, here are 10 states where owning rental property is harder, riskier, and less profitable.

Landlord

Avantio

MARCH 21, 2025

Staying on top of reservations, pricing, availability, and financial management across multiple platforms can feel overwhelming. Were thrilled to announce the launch of our custom API suite this Aprildesigned to transform how property managers operate. We know every property management operation is different.

Property Management

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

Leasing is at the heart of a thriving residential property management business. Let’s walk through the challenges property managers face and the best ways to tackle them head-on. This helps avoid legal trouble and promotes a fair selection process for all applicants.

Lease

Tokeet

JUNE 18, 2025

AI Operating System Revolt: Why Your PMS Won’t Be The Same Property management used to be a never-ending cycle of phone calls, overflowing inboxes, and maintenance emergencies. Traditional Property Management Systems (PMS) tried to help, but they often just gave you more buttons to click, not true relief.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 28, 2025

New applications for AI seem to be springing up almost daily, across both our personal and professional lives.That includes the world of property management. And, perhaps more importantly, how much should property managers rely on AI-based technologies? But what are the limits of what AI can do?

Property Management

Rentec Direct

JUNE 26, 2025

Mail, email, or print and mail important letters in bulk or individually through Rentec Direct property management software’s Certified Mailing Manager. Integrated with the USPS (United States Postal Service) to print, stamp, and automatically mail letters on your behalf.

Management

Hospitable

JULY 28, 2025

Only hotels and select software-connected hosts can collect and manage security deposits off the Airbnb platform , but they must clearly disclose the charging of deposits in their listings. This functionality is applicable to general short-term rental agreements and additional services, including equipment rentals.

Airbnb

Host Tools

MAY 1, 2025

Common income categories for Airbnb hosts include: Rental Income (earnings from guests) Cleaning Fees Cancellations or Late Fees Pet Fees (if applicable) Service Fees (revenue from additional services such as airport picks or private tours) Tip: Keep these income sources separate so you can see the breakdown clearly when reviewing your profits.

Airbnb