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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees. Make sure you understand the historical actuals on the expense structure, not just what the broker estimates they could be, Lea said.

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6 steps to jump from property manager to property owner: Build your rental portfolio with confidence

Buildium

Relationships with lenders, brokers, contractors, and inspectors can make a big difference when you start investing. List your expected rent income and subtract all expenses, such as your mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and vacancy periods. Your professional network is another huge advantage. Plan for those cycles financially.

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Communities facing rising umbrella liability rates

Mem Property Management

As property insurance rates are somewhat stabilizing in 2022, umbrella liability rates continue rising for common interest communities. In the past two years, insurance companies have reduced their limits to $5 million or have been forced to exit the market altogether. This also is prolonging the time that insurance claims are open.

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Complete Guide to Commercial Property Leases in San Gabriel Valley, CA

InveServe

Gross Lease (or Full-Service Lease) Here, a commercial property tenant pays one flat monthly fee, and the property owner covers most, if not all, of the building’s running costs, such as property taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance (CAM) fees. The property owner still handles insurance and CAM.

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What you didn’t know about property management trust accounting

Buildium

These types of trust accounts are often prepared by an attorney and come with several pieces of documentation such as notarized trust certification, estate rules, etc; None of which applies to a property management business! Monitor who signs: Ensure all signees are either broker, agent, or bonded employees.

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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

If you purchase property, you should have title insurance, and if you loan money secured by real property you should have title insurance. It is well worth it to have an insured deed with a policy of title insurance issued by a title insurance company. Bankruptcy Court. The prelim is an imperfect snapshot!

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AAOA’s First Hybrid Rental Housing Conference Features “Squatter Hunter” Flash Shelton and LiftMaster’s Smart Access Control Solutions to Help Apartment Owners Keep their Rentals Secure

American Apartment Owners Association

This one-day event is specifically tailored for DIY landlords, real estate investors, realtors/brokers, and property managers seeking the latest insights and tools to manage their properties more effectively and is FREE for AAOA paid members.