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The hidden potential of rent roll analysis for property managers

Buildium

When you think of a rent roll and rent roll analysis, you probably think of investment opportunities. But a rent roll isn’t for investors only. A rent roll analysis on multi-family properties is especially helpful, since it allows you to look at multiple units all at once. What Is a Rent Roll?

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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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6 steps to jump from property manager to property owner: Build your rental portfolio with confidence

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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. Plan for those cycles financially.

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Property managers’ revenue may be growing more than they think [The Lookout]

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And second: Brokering property sales is also less profitable, with rental owners buying and selling fewer properties in the current market. This has put pressure on two other services to generate more revenue to make up for the income theyve lost: rent collection and maintenance. 41% will expand the services they provide.

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. Make sure you understand the historical actuals on the expense structure, not just what the broker estimates they could be, Lea said.

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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

Key Topics Include: 2025 Compliance Deadlines: Laws take effect on January 1, April 1, July 1, and January 1, 2026 (balcony inspection deadline) Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination: New rules on protected classes and mandatory accommodations Tenant Applications and Screening: Screening fee caps, first-come-first-served mandates, and required disclosures (..)