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The hidden potential of rent roll analysis for property managers

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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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On-Time Rent Payments Continue to Decline

Rental Housing Journal

The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics & RentRedi report. of units paid their full rent on time — a decline of 85 basis points (bps) from May. According to this month’s first estimate, 84.3% Read the full report here.

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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. 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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What Does a Leasing Agent Do? Basics You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

A leasing agent is the person who helps landlords rent out their properties, such as houses, apartments, or even commercial spaces like offices or retail stores. When potential tenant wants to confirm the rent price or an email asking to schedule a tour, they contact them. Let’s find out. What Does a Leasing Agent Do? Their main job?

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How property managers can expand their business by acquiring other property management companies

Buildium

Work with brokers who specialize in property management mergers and acquisitions. Standardize workflows including rent collection, maintenance requests, and tenant communications. You can use the platform’s business dashboards before the acquisition to track cash flow, rent collections, and operational metrics.