Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Overall, automated checklists improve property condition, keep residents safe, and help managers stay ahead of maintenance needs—all while reducing the stress of manual tracking. Better Document Management Handling paperwork for residential properties can overwhelm even the most organized teams.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Tedious processes like tracking, organizing, and managing your finances are automated, freeing up your time to manage other aspects of your business. Automatically importing transactions: Connect your bank information to Ledgre through Plaid and automatically import transactions from the account or card to your digital books.

Landlord

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

For years, digital simply meant using spreadsheets instead of ledger books. Todays property managers can build entire operations that are fully digital, from lease signings to vendor payments to team coordination. Leasing tasks (screenings, approvals, follow-ups) follow a standardized digital checklist.

Property Management

BetterWho

JULY 15, 2025

The “Survival Trap” of Property Management When you’re first learning how to become a property manager , you’re trained to be reactive: Respond quickly to tenants Keep owners happy Fix issues fast Don’t let anything fall through the cracks That mindset might keep your head above water—but it won’t build a scalable, healthy business.

Rental Property

Beach Front Property Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Remote Property Management Made Easy Investing in proptech becomes even more effective when smart apartment devices seamlessly integrate with your property management software. Setting up self-guided tours is simple with the right proptech tools.

Property

BetterWho

JULY 24, 2025

It’s a complete framework that helps you manage rental properties more efficiently, profitably, and at scale. BetterWho Tip: RTMs (Remote Team Members) trained in specific software can drastically improve your usage and reporting consistency. Book a free discovery call with our consulting team Want more help?

Property Management

BetterWho

JULY 24, 2025

The property manager role typically includes: Marketing and leasing rentals Coordinating maintenance Communicating with tenants and owners Handling rent collection and evictions Managing vendor relationships Staying compliant with local and federal laws It’s a rewarding but demanding job. Ready to Start Strong?

Property Management

BetterWho

JULY 31, 2025

Every lease, SOP, contact list, and form should be stored in the cloud, accessible by mobile or from any location. We recommend: Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for document storage Cloud-based property management software (like AppFolio or Rentvine) Team password managers for secured access (e.g., LastPass) 2.

Property Management

BetterWho

JULY 22, 2025

BiggerPockets Webinars and Forums Platform: biggerpockets.com You’ll find: Strategy sessions with investors and PMs Property management training topics Case studies and common pitfalls Best for: DIY landlords and aspiring PM business owners. Marketing You won’t find real property management consulting inside free training.

Property Management

Appfolio

JUNE 24, 2025

This means replacing traditional workflows with intelligent automation for leasing, maintenance, and resident communication, rather than just layering new tech over old processes. Check out this article to see how you can manage less and perform more. It’s not a big gradual improvement. It’s a transformation by disruption.”

Real Estate

Tokeet

JUNE 18, 2025

This reactive cycle often leaves properties in disrepair and guests end up unhappy. Administrative quicksand: From manually collecting rent and processing invoices to vetting applications and drafting leases, these tasks are crucial but soul-crushingly repetitive. They help you organize, but they don’t do the work for you.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 24, 2025

With expanded AI capabilitiesincluding new tools for commercial and manufactured housing, as well as enhanced resident rewards through Homebody Rewards Entrata is accelerating towardAutonomous Property Management , where AI-powered workflows anticipate resident needs, streamline operations, and drive efficiency.

Property Management

Tokeet

JULY 30, 2025

Handling all the paperwork, from drafting new leases to managing guest agreements. Keeping track of bookings across different platforms. Some VAs even help with personal life logistics, like managing family calendars or booking appointments. Sync calendars across over 50 channels, preventing double bookings.

Management

Avantio

JULY 7, 2025

This means that any property rented for the short-term qualifies as a vacation rental, while leases over 30 days are considered monthly rentals Florida, subject to different rules. For lease violations, a 7‑day “Notice to Cure” is required before filing for eviction.

Property Management

MaidThis

JANUARY 27, 2025

You need to be prepared for a significant time commitment , especially if you plan on purchasing or leasing more properties. Managing several locations and schedules, cleaning said properties, communicating with guests, promoting on social media, and handling all the administrative tasks can be demanding to say the least.

Airbnb

Tokeet

JUNE 18, 2025

This reactive cycle often leaves properties in disrepair and guests end up unhappy. Administrative quicksand: From manually collecting rent and processing invoices to vetting applications and drafting leases, these tasks are crucial but soul-crushingly repetitive. They help you organize, but they don’t do the work for you.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 28, 2025

New applications for AI seem to be springing up almost daily, across both our personal and professional lives.That includes the world of property management. When used judiciously, AI can improve leasing, predict maintenance needs, enhance customer service and streamline common tasks. But what are the limits of what AI can do?

Property Management

Hospitable

MAY 27, 2025

From Airbnb’s Early Days to Direct Booking Powerhouse: Erika Sampaio’s Journey By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we welcome Erika Sampaio-Doherty , Founder of Manage This Home , a full-service Airbnb property management company servicing the Catskills and Hudson Valley areas.

Airbnb

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

After working various positions in sales and retail during college, Sean began his career with BMG as a leasing agent six years ago. In the same vein, they wouldn’t want a property manager who can’t offer the complete property management package. What is the best book you’ve ever read?

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Tedious processes like tracking, organizing, and managing your finances are automated, freeing up your time to manage other aspects of your business. Automatically importing transactions: Connect your bank information to Ledgre through Plaid and automatically import transactions from the account or card to your digital books.

Landlord

Condo Control

MAY 8, 2025

Management can turn bullet points into professionally written letters or announcements, use smart ticket routing for faster maintenance and violation resolution, and leave common resident inquiries to our chatbot. You dont need to install it or manage updates. Plus, good software ends up paying for itself.

Property Management

Buildium

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This expense category can cover a wide variety of fees and charges, from staff payroll to management fees and routine office expenses. However, it also commonly includes charges associated with processing paperwork, such as sending out violation notices or conducting leasing permit updates.

Finance

Authority Property Management

MAY 16, 2024

In this blog post, we'll provide you with essential updates and tips to optimize your rental property for summer success. Whether you manage a vacation rental, student housing, or a long-term lease, these tips will help you attract quality tenants, minimize maintenance issues, and ultimately, maximize your rental income.

Rental Income

Tokeet

AUGUST 12, 2024

Courses typically cover real estate principles, property laws, and ethics. National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) : Provided by the National Apartment Association (NAA). Focuses on leasing practices, marketing, and customer service. Passing the state exam is necessary to obtain the license.

Property Management

MRI Software

AUGUST 3, 2024

This metric provides insight into a property’s operational efficiency and profitability, independent of financing and tax factors. A 100% occupancy rate means all units are leased, while 0% means none are. Operational KPIs for Property Management 1.

Property Management

MRI Software

MARCH 15, 2024

Each property type has its own unique set of requirements and operational considerations. At its core, industrial property management involves day-to-day building administration, encompassing tasks like lease agreements, rent collection, and tenant communication.

Industrial Property Management

Avantio

JUNE 3, 2024

Short-term rentals are a real estate investment strategy where you rent out a property for stays lasting days to months. Vacationers, digital nomads, and work travelers (and all kinds of guests) use these rentals, often booked through OTA platforms or vacation rental websites. Book a demo Interested?

Rental Income

MRI Software

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Whether youre planning to hold or sell, ADU multifamily California properties can enhance the financial performance of your investment. Managing the increased complexity of additional units can feel overwhelming, but the right tools can simplify the process. appeared first on MRI Software. How do you finance multifamily ADUs?

Single-Family Home

MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

Multifamily investment, on the other hand, involves purchasing buildings with multiple rental units leased to long-term tenants. It often requires a significant upfront investment and ongoing management to ensure tenant satisfaction and property maintenance.

Airbnb

SparkRental

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Simpler Money Management If you only have one loan to pay and manage each month, rather than 10, 20, or 50, it keeps your accounting simpler. In contrast, keeping track of dozens of monthly mortgage payments can confuse you and your books. Just remember that refinancing multiple properties at once means multiple appraisal fees.

IT

Second Nature

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Automate and streamline operations to build efficiency James Clear says in his book Atomic Habits, "You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems." This could be anything from rent collection and lease renewals to maintenance requests and property inspections.

Property Management

Second Nature

OCTOBER 18, 2024

McNeill explains how they evaluate this at PURE: “We evaluate pro forma financial statements and arrive at a percent profitability based on adjustments we can make by removing ‘seller benefits’ such as vehicle leases, personal expenses, etc.” Here are some industry tips for increasing your PMC’s value to buyers or property owner investors.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 21, 2025

You can also use a property management software solution to create custom reports that help you analyze wins and losses and plan for growth in the future. Be sure to evaluate occupancy rates in the context of other property management KPIs. You may also want to evaluate your lead-to-lease process.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 21, 2025

Onboarding fees : Many property managers charge an initial fee to bring on a new owner, get them set up in their systems, and do an initial inspection of their properties. Fees Concerning Lead-to-Lease: There are also a number of fees related to finding tenants for vacancies.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 21, 2025

Equity entries typically include net income, retained earnings, and any contributions or distributions made for your properties. Why Do You Need a Chart of Accounts for Your Property Management Company? Quickbooks for a Property Management Chart of Accounts Quickbooks probably comes to mind for your own business financials.

Property Management

MRI Software

MAY 6, 2025

Travelers also prefer STRs over hotels because they offer more space, affordability, and access to shared amenities in multifamily properties. For landlords, STRs present an opportunity to generate higher profits compared to traditional leases. The key is finding the right balance to ensure tenant satisfaction and sustainable growth.

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