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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The importance of a thorough and accurate rental application cannot be overstated. As a careful landlord, you want to know as much as possible about anyone seeking to rent your property in order to avoid renting to the wrong person. A Comprehensive Application to Rent is available on the AAOA web site at no charge to all members.

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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.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

JANUARY 9, 2025

The property management industry is evolving, mostly propelled by technological advancement. Indeed, AI-based technology is transforming every facet of rental property management. Continue reading to uncover the key technologies revolutionizing rental property management and defining the industry’s future.

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Buildium

JANUARY 10, 2025

In the previous editions of our property management software buying guide, weve talked about comparing software using high-level criteria such as price and features. But different property types come with their own host of challengesand theres specific tools that can help with each. All these factors add complexity to the job.

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Appfolio

JULY 13, 2020

In the residential leasing world, May through September are known as leasing season—with July and August typically seeing the most volume. To make the most of leasing season, property managers, leasing teams, and marketing managers need to be ready for increased demand and commit resources to encourage lease renewals.

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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.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 16, 2025

As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational practices that ensure both compliance and operational excellence. For property management companies of all sizes, the creation of a basic fair housing policy is non-negotiable.

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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.

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Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

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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.

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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.

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Appfolio

MARCH 16, 2021

It’s one of the property management industry’s most pressing pain points. . While the average turnover rate across all industries stands at 22% , the property management industry has a turnover rate of 32.7%. . So what can be leaders and managers do to improve retention? Employee retention. Identify what motivates.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

MAY 26, 2025

Here are several well-known methods of conveying messages you can utilize as a landlord or property manager: In-Person Communication: Face-to-face interactions encourage transparent dialogue, enabling prompt inquiries and responses, especially concerning complex lease agreements and rental concerns.

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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.

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Appfolio

AUGUST 28, 2020

As a property manager, you might be wasting lots of time and money every month manually collecting rent, preparing deposit slips, and making trips to the bank to deposit funds. This saves management a ton of paperwork and cuts rent week workload by at least 50% compared to the days when online rental payments were not available.”. #2

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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.

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Yardi Breeze

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Are you a member of any property management associations? Check out the top national property management associations in the U.S. BOMA International: Building Owners & Managers Association Founded in 1907, BOMA is a property management association for commercial real estate professionals.

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American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Technology has fundamentally reshaped the way property managers and their staff interact with residents. With new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), many tools that properties use for payments and resident communication are being upgraded.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

Landlords and property managers use them to decide who gets approved, but what exactly are they looking for? As one of the most experienced rental property management in Baltimore , we can tell you for sure that background checks are a big deal for landlords. How Extensive Are Background Checks for Apartments?

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