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

Buildium

As a residential property manager, you have a front-row seat to one of the best opportunities for building wealth: owning rental properties. Every day, you help property owners grow their assetsso why not start doing the same for yourself? Why Transition to Rental Property Investment?

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Taking your time and doing your due diligence when considering a particular investment property will always be a crucial step. In the end, it can help you capture the perfect property with excellent ROI potential or it can save you from a drastic mistake. Congratulations, you are now a landlord, the owner of a great rental property.

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What Is GCI (Gross Commission Income) In Real Estate?

Bay Property Management Group

As experts in rental property management in Northern Virginia , we can tell you that the Gross Commission Income (GCI) is simply the money agents make from real estate transactions. Instead, they split it with their broker (the company they work for). What Is Gross Commission Income (GCI) in Real Estate?

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On-Time Rent Payments Continue to Decline

Rental Housing Journal

Two- to four-family rental properties held the highest on-time payment rates in June, coming in at 84.6%. Why the report is important The Independent Landlord Rental Performance report provides valuable insights into how well non-institutional landlords are managing rental payments. Read the full report here.

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

Bay Property Management Group

Managing a rental property comes with more work than most people expect—advertising vacancies, answering calls, showing units, and sorting out lease paperwork. After getting your license, the next step is to join a sponsoring broker. Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help. Let’s find out.

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5 Best Maintenance Practices to Keep Tenants Happy

Rental Housing Journal

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. The association also offers resources from educational webinars and landlord tenant law to approved providers for insurance and financing. Contact us today to learn more.

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The 10 Features of a Great Property Management Company

Property Management Inc.

Managing rental properties often feels less like "passive income" and more like starring in an ongoing dramatic sitcom. The best property managers aren't just there to unclog sinks or play middleman; they bring strategic expertise to maximize your property's value and ensure smooth daily operations.