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What Is a Co-Applicant in a Rental?

Bay Property Management Group

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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8 practical use cases for AI in property management that you can try today

Buildium

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. To hit the sweet spot, use AI to analyze real-time rental market data.

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What Does a Leasing Agent Do? Basics You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

Screening Potential Tenants Leasing agents check applications thoroughly. So, if your rental unit goes for $1,800 a month, you can expect to pay $1,800 once they’ve secured a signed lease. Late applications, no-shows, and last-minute cancellations test even the most patient agents. Then there are the people challenges.

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Everything you need to know about proptech: An advanced guide for property managers

Buildium

If youre managing rental units, commercial spaces, or mixed-use properties, a solid understanding of proptech and how to use digital tools effectively comes with the job description. For instance, RPA can automatically process tenant applications, run background checks, and notify applicants, shaving days off lease cycles.

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Airbnb calendar sync with Vrbo and Booking.com: how to do it, and why it matters

Rentals United

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). Rentals United is constantly working hard to ensure our connections are the strongest and most up-to-date on the market.

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The complete Booking.com guide for property managers (2025)

Rentals United

Use features like Rentals United’s photo tools and bulk editing options to update listings across all platforms efficiently. If you’re managing multiple platforms, making use of a channel manager like the one offered by Rentals United is essential to avoid double bookings and maintain consistent pricing.

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Best serviced accommodation channel manager in the UK (complete guide 2025)

Rentals United

Top serviced accommodation channel managers in the UK Here’s a breakdown of top channel managers that are relevant to the UK market, with features that respond directly to rental trends and operational needs. Rentals United is a premium channel management platform built for professional property managers at scale.