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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. Your existing relationships with real estate agents, contractors, and inspectors can also help you find deals before they hit the market. Your professional network is another huge advantage.

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Everything you need to know about apartment management in 2025

Buildium

Forecasting Tips for On-Time, On-Budget Rental Property Maintenance Staff, Contractors, and Vendor Management for Apartment Management Efficient operations rely on a dependable team and responsive service providers. Hire contractors using written agreements that outline scope, pricing, and timelines.

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What are the Seven Most Important Qualities that Property Owners look for when it comes to Hiring a Property Managers?

Esquire Property Management Group

Make Use of Reliable Vendors: Engage in business with contractors who are dependable and economical. Esquire Property Management Group also is the only Northern California property manager that offers Performance Guarantees and has a full-time real estate attorney on staff.

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Reducing Vacancy Rates in California: Proven Strategies

Real Property Management Choice

You can put together a great list of vendors and contractors for when maintenance is needed. You can even find a solid lease agreement from a real estate attorney or a government agency to ensure the lease is compliant with California rental laws. Renting out a property on your own is easy in a lot of ways.

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The Consumer Review Fairness Act and Its Marketplace Impact

Rental Housing Journal

and consumer evaluations of a company’s customer service (the law doesn’t apply to employment contracts or agreements with independent contractors). The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general have the authority to enforce the CRFA. It also covers social media posts, uploaded photos, videos, etc.

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1099 forms for property management: Everything you need to know (2024 update)

Buildium

Property managers are required to request a W-9 from and issue a 1099-MISC form to each owner, attorney, and contractor they work with, so long as payments meet or exceed the $600 threshold. The W-9 form will give you their filing status and federal tax ID, so you can file your 1099-MISC forms accurately when the time comes.

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Top 10 property management tax deductions for 2025

Buildium

Deductions on Legal and Professional Services You can deduct fees that you pay to attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other professionals if the fees are paid for work related to your business. When you hire an independent contractor to perform services for your business, the cost is deductible, as well.