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What Is a Co-Applicant in a Rental?

Bay Property Management Group

So, youre thinking of renting a place with someonemaybe your partner, your best friend, or even your cousin who swears theyre good with finances now. 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?

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

When buying a rental property, there are local price trends, zoning rules and vacancy rates to consider in addition to financing and renovation costs. Although it is not mandatory that rental owners purchase landlord insurance , most lenders will require it if you are financing the property or hold a mortgage on it.

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Property management workflow automation: Tips to automate and save time on repetitive tasks

Buildium

Application Review and Leasing Workflows The leasing process moves quickly and requires coordination across several touchpoints. Two applicants submitted lease applications yesterday; your workflows already generated background checks. Automation helps you standardize your approach and reduce errors. Here’s how to approach it.

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Financing Your Next Rental Property in Columbus, Ohio (What Smart Investors Need to Know)

RL Property Management

Know Your Numbers Before You Buy Buying rental property is one of the smartest ways to build long-term wealth, but only if your financing strategy works for you, not against you. The financing you choose directly impacts your monthly cash flow, your stress level, and how quickly you can scale your portfolio. Your loan terms.

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Property management automation tools: The systems behind smarter workflows

Buildium

From leasing to maintenance to finance, they allow property managers to work more efficiently by replacing manual effort with automated execution. That’s where property management automation tools come in. These tools are built specifically to support scalable, repeatable, and intelligent operations.

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Rental leasing software: A game-changer for residential landlords

Buildium

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.

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How are HOAs using AI to improve operations?

Condo Control

25% say lack of finances is a top concern. So, in one way or another, finances are putting a strain on HOAs. This next application is pretty cool, even if it relates to violation management. According to an independent survey conducted by Condo Control, increased costs is the top concern for 31% of communities.