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Bye-Bye Broker Fee

American Apartment Owners Association

The New York City Council approved new legislation on Wednesday that will eliminate hefty upfront broker fees for most renters. In New York City, unlike nearly every other place in the country, tenants are often forced to fork over a fee, on top of their rent, to a broker hired by the landlord before signing their new lease.

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Make sure you understand the historical actuals on the expense structure, not just what the broker estimates they could be, Lea said. Take out landlord insurance A landlord insurance policy is meant to protect you as an investment property owner while safeguarding your rental properties.

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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. And don’t forget to update your insurance to landlord coverage it’s designed to protect rental property owners more thoroughly than a standard homeowners policy. Think about the vendors you trust most.

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Tenants in Big Cities Could Save Thousands if “Broker Fee” Reform Passes

BiggerPockets

New “broker fee” reform could help tenants save thousands of dollars when finding their next apartment or home to rent, but it could come at a significant cost to landlords. […]

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2025 UPDATE LAW for Property owner- May 29 Compliance Webinar and Safeguard Your California Rental Business

American Apartment Owners Association

You are invited to attend one of the most important educational events of the year for California property owners, landlords, and property managers. Click here to register now Know other California landlords or managers who need this information? Who Should Attend? Share this post or forward the registration link.

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Meet the Experts: AAOA Rental Housing Conference 2024 Speaker Lineup

American Apartment Owners Association

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. Lets dive deeper into the speakers and their unique insights for this years sessions. Lauren Lieb Sr. Tracey Merrell, Esq.,

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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. Landlords that use smart access control can see an increase in ROI.

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