American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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. LiftMaster estimates up to a $600 annual rent increase per unit thanks to increased security.

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These professionals bring real-world experience and innovative solutions to the challenges landlords face, from tax-saving strategies to managing emotional support animal (ESA) requests and tackling the insurance crisis. Topics include rent control, eviction protections, and legislative changes that could impact your bottom line.

Litigation

Authority Property Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How mixing sales and property management could cost brokers their insurance. In the complex world of real estate, brokers often face the decision of whether to engage in property management activities alongside sales. Brokers must establish and enforce clear policies regarding property management by their agents.

Broker

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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. LiftMaster estimates up to a $600 annual rent increase per unit thanks to increased security.

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees.

Property

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Petersburg-Tampa, and Nashville especially attractive for investors, Dallas, TX Median home list price: $434,500 Median monthly rent: $1,475 What’s Dallas’ secret weapon? While Floridians benefit from a lack of income tax, they also face higher-than-average insurance premiums and elevated climate risks. It’s rapid population growth.

Real Estate

Real Property Management Choice

AUGUST 29, 2024

Real Property Management Choice is not an insurance company; we don’t sell insurance and we’re not professional insurance advisors. Having insufficient insurance can ruin your rental business. Investment property insurance is different from your typical homeowner’s policy.

Insurance

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Landlord insurance offers a safety net for your rental properties, protecting you against the costs of unforeseen circumstances. But does landlords insurance cover fire damage? What is landlord insurance? Landlord insurance is the cover that protects landlords from financial risks related to rental properties.

Insurance

Buildium

MAY 15, 2025

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.

Property Management

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

We’ll take a deep dive into commercial insurance in this blog, so keep reading. When it comes to insuring your commercial property as a landlord or insuring your business as a tenant, you should be aware of a few things. It bundles both commercial property insurance and the general liability coverage into one policy.

Commercial Property

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Pre-approval for a loan: Work with a mortgage broker or local bank to get pre-approved. Property condition: Decide if you want a fixer-upper or a property that’s ready to rent out. Financial audit: Review the seller’s financials, including rent rolls, expense reports, and property tax history. Week 9-10: Closing the Deal 9.

Real Estate

Esquire Property Management Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Managing tenant insurance is a crucial element in overseeing commercial real estate (CRE) from a landlord and commercial property management perspective. All landlords and commercial property managers should require tenants to have various forms of insurance depending on the type of business operations occupying the relevant space.

Insurance

Buildium

OCTOBER 23, 2024

They’re challenged to grow their revenue in spite of increased costs and flat rent growth in many areas of the U.S. Costs have continued to increase across the board, with three-quarters of companies reporting that labor costs, property insurance, property taxes, and materials/supply costs have risen over the past year.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

There are minimal rent control regulations and pretty relaxed landlord laws, plus homeowners insurance costs are well below the average,” Nally added. “A Surrounding yourself with the right team — real estate agents, mortgage brokers, property managers and contractors — makes all the difference,” he said.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Industry sentiment: uneasy and pessimistic “Marking a departure from typically positive conference vibes, brokers expressed particular concern about market conditions and price discovery challenges.” Insurance costs are a growing concern “Larger companies are better positioned to handle insurance cost challenges.

Consulting

Real Property Management California Coast

OCTOBER 6, 2023

From screening applicants to collecting rent payments, managing the property, and guaranteeing compliance with all legal regulations— there are many tasks to coordinate. The buying and selling of properties on behalf of their clients is the area of expertise for real estate brokers, or realtors.

Real Estate

Real Property Management Choice

JUNE 29, 2015

Leasing fee Westside Rental: 50% of the first month rent. RPM Choice: 36% of the first month rent. To discuss with you in further details, please give Julia, our licensed real estate broker specializing in property management a call at 310) 984-9518. Please visit us at [link] and learn more about us.

Lease

MRI Software

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Instead of relying on rent from just one tenant, youll have multiple streams, which can really help smooth out your cash flow. A good rule of thumb: try to ensure you can cover at least 75% of the mortgage with your personal income, leaving tenant rent as a cushion for unexpected expenses.

Insurance

Real Property Management Choice

OCTOBER 26, 2023

You want your property to be rented out as soon as possible with a good tenant who doesn’t tear the house apart and to get the rent on time. A professional property management company will get you the best work at the best price, oversee any emergency or preventative maintenance projects, and handle insurance claim properly.

Property Management

Second Nature

OCTOBER 1, 2024

While the traditional approach to property management simply provided the basics – maintenance, rent collection, etc. PMCs are delivering resident benefits like credit reporting, renter’s insurance programs, pet guarantees, and more. Some popular outsourcing solutions that help collect rent include Buildium, Propertyware, and AppFolio.

Property Management

Nest DC

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Question: What is the best way to get DC tenants to leave when they do not pay their entire rent on a regular basis? Here's our recommended approach: For late rent payments, we follow a structured process: When a resident owes over $600 in unpaid rent, the eviction process can begin. The good news?

Maintenance

Second Nature

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Melissa is the licensed real estate broker for JWB. Due to rising costs for investor clients, rent rates are climbing to keep up with those costs which can be a big objection to overcome with residents. Swallowing the pill of a $150-$200 increase in rent can be tough for a resident on a fixed income. If they don't, they won't.

Property Management

Real Property Management Choice

MARCH 14, 2024

We have excellent relationships in place with vendors and contractors, insurance agents, brokers, and attorneys. The resident renting the home must win. We have a plan in place for everything from marketing to screening to leasing to rent collection, lease enforcement, emergency maintenance, and preventative services.

Property Management

Lifty Life

AUGUST 29, 2022

Here are some common reasons for buying a vacation rental or home: Getaways – you want to use the property for your family, friend, and personal getaways and rent it short-term to help cover the cost of ownership. You may choose to never rent it or hardly ever. Amazing properties in great locations can rent for $800+ per night.

Finance

Second Nature

OCTOBER 18, 2024

How to Value a Property Management Company: Contributing Factors Several factors help determine the value of a property management company, including revenue, profit margins, average rents, portfolio diversity, growth potential, and more. These are often driven by low average rents and high labor costs.”

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 21, 2025

Whether youre a real estate broker looking to branch out, or completely new to the rental market, the property management hustle can offer lucrative, consistent opportunities. Property management companies often impose late payment fees on tenants who miss rent deadlines. Or you could offer an amenities package for an extra fee.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

MAY 13, 2025

In a normal market, most landlords need only to put out a For Rent sign to get a new tenant. But in 2025, when the market is so unpredictable, how can you beat out the competition and get your space rented quickly? Now, you can report rent payments to the credit bureaus to be included in most credit reports.

Broker

Buildium

MAY 6, 2025

Tenant Management: Clarify how youll take care of each aspect of tenant management, from lease signing to rent collection and ongoing communication. Insurance Needs: Every business with employees is federally required to have certain types of insurance coverage, including unemployment insurance and workers compensation insurance.

Property Management