Bay Property Management Group

MAY 21, 2025

But leases can be long, landlord policies can feel confusing, and sometimes its hard to tell whats legally correct from whats just how things are usually done. Virginia tenant rights ensure fair treatment, safe housing, and clear rental agreements under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA). Wondering where to start?

Tenant

RL Property Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For self-managing and out-of-state landlords, keeping tabs on a propertys condition is tough. Whats more, properties often sit vacant between or before leases, waiting for repairs or while new landlords figure out their next stepsleading to unexpected costs and longer vacancies. For landlords, last-minute surprises are costly.

Rental Property

Authority Property Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

AB 2622: How Californias New $1,000 Rule Benefits Landlords, Tenants, and Homeowners How AB 2622 Is Transforming Property Management in California Californias latest legislation brings flexibility and cost savings for landlords, homeowners, and tenants alike. Benefits of AB 2622 for Landlords and Homeowners 1. What Is AB 2622?

Contractors

Hospitable

JULY 4, 2025

For example, you can raise rates around major events in your location and charge more for weekend bookings. Our dynamic pricing tool works for all your connected booking channels, including Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Adoga, and your direct booking website. When you receive numerous bookings, it may seem like a full-time job.

Airbnb

Hospitable

APRIL 2, 2025

Furnished Finder Fees: What You Need to Know as a Property Owner By The Hospitable Team OTAs Looking for a way to fill the gaps in your Airbnb booking calendar during a shoulder season? Furnished Finder doesn't charge commissions or booking fees as many other platforms do, and there are no mark-ups on rental rates.

Property

ADDA

JULY 21, 2025

Why: You’ll need this account to collect maintenance dues, pay vendors, and manage all financial transactions transparently. Establish Operational Processes Set up SOPs for: Facility booking (clubhouse, party hall, etc.) Define and Implement Maintenance Fee Structure Decide how maintenance charges will be calculated (per sq.

Government

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Most landlords worry about chasing late rent, getting repairs done, or dealing with difficult tenants. Signs Your Property Might Have a Phrogger As a landlord, you are always checking on things like repairs, rent, and who is moving in or out. Surprisingly, some landlords have found phroggers on their premises. Absolutely.

Real Estate

Hospitable

JULY 29, 2025

He listed one of his bedrooms on Airbnb, and within two days, he got his first booking. I thought, why not start helping landlords or property owners who have a second property, or who want to rent out their current property on Airbnb? In this e-book, we cover: Decisions to make and things to check before you start.

Property

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

By Vanessa Anderson C0O, PropertyTek After years of markets that were unusually favorable to landlords and property managers, we’re shifting into more of a tenants’ market: Time on market is trending up, leads per rental are down, and concessions are increasing. Only 11 percent of showings booked more than two weeks out happen.

Property Management

Hospitable

JUNE 10, 2025

Another business model is rental arbitrage , where you rent a property long-term and then re-rent it to travelers on a short-term basis with the landlord's permission. If you set it too low, you may attract guests who don't respect your property, leading to potential damage, or you may lose money on your bookings. Discover now!

Rental Property

Zeevou

AUGUST 3, 2025

Book a free demo to explore Zeevou’s powerful financial tools. Book a Demo Do You Really Need a Limited Company for Your Rental Property? This is a significant question for landlords with multiple properties. It also tracks maintenance and housekeeping schedules to ensure that your properties meet UK health and safety standards.

Rental Property

Buildium

MAY 21, 2025

Good property management accounting fundamentals, he says, ensures your books are balanced and youve accounted for money tied to every single property you have. Many states require landlords and property managers to hold security deposits in separate escrow accounts , so the funds are accessible when residents move out.

Property Management

MRI Software

JULY 29, 2025

Payments were timely, renewals handled, and the books neatly closed—or so we thought. But then, like a horror film jump scare, the landlord’s CAM reconciliation arrived: an invoice clawing back nearly $50,000. Quickly, we realized: Many charges labeled “maintenance” were actually capital improvements. Our stomachs dropped.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 20, 2025

These include your mortgage, property taxes, utilities, maintenance, etc. Like it or not, many people do judge a book by its cover. Also, make time for repair and maintenance; see to it that plumbing, appliances, and the electricals are functioning correctly. Contact us today to minimize your landlord responsibilities.

Real Estate

RL Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

Why Choosing the Right Property Manager in Columbus Matters Whether youre a seasoned investor or an accidental landlord, finding the right property management company can make or break your rental experience. They provide full-service management, including leasing, maintenance, rent collection, and detailed financial reporting.

Property Management

Avantio

JULY 7, 2025

State Licensing Requirements Through DBPR Local Permits by County and City What Are the New Rules for Landlords in Florida in 2025? What Are the New Rules for Landlords in Florida in 2025? Long-term landlords are more significantly affected by updated eviction and notice protocols, as well as deposit flexibility.

Property Management

Hospitable

JULY 29, 2025

managing bookings across multiple channels, communicating with guests). This fee doesn’t change depending on the number of nights the rental property is booked in a month. This pricing model can work out well for landlords whose properties are in high demand, with continuous bookings and occupation. Sign up now!

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

This post highlights some of the best proptech companies in 2025, across leasing, bookkeeping, maintenance, tenant screening, payments, and more. Property managers use Buildium to automate rent collections, manage vendor payments, track maintenance requests, and communicate with tenantsall within a single, easy-to-use platform.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 19, 2025

Main Takeaways Unpack and personalize your space with familiar items—photos, books, and cozy essentials—to make it feel like home. Hang up your favorite photos or art (with landlord permission), arrange your furniture as you like, and place your everyday items where they belong. Stack your favorite books next to the bed.

Apartment

MaidThis

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Turbocharge Yourself Imagine getting a phone call informing you that a certain person is coming to your home in an hour — someone whose opinion matters, like your boss, landlord, or mother. Our booking system is easy and secure. What would you do as you zoom through preparing for the visit? You’ve probably done it before.

IT

Hospitable

JULY 24, 2025

But being a residential landlord isn’t entirely passive. You’ll need to promote a vacant property, screen tenants, enforce lease agreements, and perform the necessary maintenance and repairs. This way, we’ll protect you from double bookings. And if you do everything right, you may see significant capital gains over time.

Real Estate

Thanks For Visiting

MAY 9, 2025

There’s also cleaning coordination, maintenance, and financial aspects to consider. That scaling could manifest as less cleanliness, maintenance, and attention to safety needs. The role that landlords take is significant, and with rent collection and other property needs, it requires diligent work.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

APRIL 15, 2025

If youre still handling every maintenance request personally or obsessing over each tenant complaint, youre stuck in the old paradigm. Transition from being a hands-on landlord to a visionary leader by dedicating time and resources to learn about the nuances of multi-housing management. It requires you to rewire your thinking.

Single-Family Home

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 15, 2025

71% think hosts should have to notify neighbors of every booking. Support for regulations on short-term rentals is strong: 83% say short-term rentals hould be held to hotel tax and safety standards. 82% believe hosts should need a business license. 78% want background checks for renters.

Airbnb

Hospitable

JUNE 19, 2025

It requires active involvement in managing bookings, performing turnover cleanings , and communicating with guests, among other tasks, and may feel like a part-time job. This strategy is entirely legal, but please note that it's not always easy to find landlords who permit subletting. Start today with a 14-day free trial. Sign up now!

Airbnb

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 3, 2024

If you’re looking for the best property management books around, we’re here to help. There’s something for everyone here, whether you want general books or ones on specific topics, like taxes. These books can help you get a clearer grasp of the property management landscape as a whole.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Because of their size, tiny homes are simple to maintain andare less expensive than larger ones in terms of taxes and building, heating, maintenance and repair costs.Renters, property owners and managers have fewer maintenance and repairs to deal with since there is less area to look after.In The process is simple.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Why Rental Property Accounting Software is Important for Landlords Before you can understand why real estate accounting software is important, you must first understand what it is. But which option is the best landlord accounting software for you? So, what is property management accounting software and why should you use it?

Landlord

Authority Property Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

How Landlords Can Qualify for the 20% Pass-Through Tax Deduction If you're a landlord in Redding, CA , you might have heard about the 20% pass-through tax deduction introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ( TCJA ) of 2017. This deduction can provide significant tax savings, but it comes with specific qualifications and complexities.

Landlord

Nest DC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Whether you're a homeowner, a landlord with rental properties, or someone who's just found themselves face-to-face with a leaky faucet, choosing the right maintenance professional is crucial. But how do you find this maintenance superhero? Look Beyond the Surface Don't judge a book by its cover - or a pro by their ad.

Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Vanessa Van Edwards in her book, Captivate , shared that the No. I focused on maintenance, as that was a commonality measured on both platforms. Maintenance comments for ORM solutions showed a Positive to Very Positive average sentiment. The ban may eliminate fake reviews, but it may not eliminate inauthentic ones.

Property

Real Property Management DC Metro

APRIL 4, 2024

It’s feasible for anyone to become a landlord. Nevertheless, effort and comprehension are essential to become an effective landlord. No matter if you’re new to rental ownership or a seasoned landlord, this moment is ideal for developing habits that differentiate superior landlords.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 12, 2024

You should not judge a book by its cover, but you might as well create a good one. A cover cannot tell you for sure if you will like reading the book. However, the cover does help you decide if it is a book you want to try. Youll still have to write a good book, so to speak, but at least youll have that cover part handled.

Real Estate

Authority Property Management

MAY 13, 2019

Property Management Blogs, Landlords Need to Read! However, thanks to the internet, there is more information than ever available to landlords wanting to know how to make property management as easy and profitable as possible. And as an added bonus with this blog, landlords can sign up to get free updates via email.

Property Management

Real Property Management DC Metro

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

In a survey about Property Managers and Landlord we learned a lot about why landlords own properties, and also the difference in how properties are managed. When I move into a new property, I want to know what to expect when it comes to maintenance. Unfortunately a lot of landlords are playing this game.

Rental Property

Real Property Management Choice

MARCH 8, 2019

Here are 4 ways Real Property Management Choice in Los Angeles can keep maintenance costs low and tenant satisfaction high. The worst thing you can do as an investment property owner is to be caught unprepared for an emergency or maintenance request. If you respond promptly to your maintenance requests, you’ll have happy tenants.

Property Maintenance

Nest DC

JANUARY 1, 2025

Mix in vintage finds with your books, add some plants, and showcase those quirky items that make you smile. May: Outdoor Living Maintain It: Schedule your AC maintenance before the summer temps hit (trust us on this one). Mix up your favorite books, add some cool coasters, maybe a quirky container for remotes.

Single-Family Home