American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Compliance Requirements HUD’s guidelines mandate thatproperty owners and managers make reasonable accommodationsfor assistance animals and modify policies as needed to support residents with disabilities. This is because: Not Classified as Pets Under FHA regulations, assistance animals are not considered pets.

Landlord

Beach Front Property Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Maintaining a rental property is not just about fixing issues as they arise, but it is also about proactive care to preserve value and maximize profitability. Regular upkeep prevents costly repairs, keeps residents satisfied, and ensures compliance with safety regulations. Regular upkeep prevents costly repairs.

Maintenance

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 26, 2025

Effective crisis management is essential in property management to handle unexpected challenges like natural disasters, maintenance emergencies, resident disputes, and financial setbacks. A solid strategy prevents property damage, financial loss, and resident dissatisfaction. What is Crisis Management in Property Management?

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Californias real estate landscape is changing with new laws taking effect in 2025, impacting landlords, developers, property owners, and investors. These legislative updates cover resident protections, rent control, property safety, zoning changes, tax regulations, short-term rental restrictions, and corporate ownership rules.

Real Estate

Buildium

JULY 30, 2025

The most successful property managers aren’t just overseeing properties—they’re expanding. Understanding the Benefits of Expanding Your Property Management Portfolio Expanding your portfolio comes with real advantages. If commercial real estate rents dip, your residential properties can buoy you up (and vice versa).

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 25, 2025

Owning a multifamily property in Southern California—Los Angeles, Long Beach, or Orange County—is a significant opportunity. A solid property management company can protect your investment, maintain resident satisfaction, and keep you compliant with California’s ever-changing housing laws. Sometimes it’s obvious.

Property Management

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

Propertyleasing & managementis a balance between customer service, legal compliance, and operational efficiency. As a residential property manager, your role bridges the gap between property owners and tenants, and how well you manage this connection can shape the experience of everyone involved.

Lease

American Apartment Owners Association

JULY 17, 2025

In property management, some of the most important decisions are the ones made quietly, without fanfare, applause, or even acknowledgment. The Small Choices That Matter Most Ethical dilemmas in property management often show up in subtle, everyday interactions. This balance is what turns policy into practice and compliance into care.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 15, 2025

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? You already know how to handle tenants, maintenance, budgeting, and legal compliance.

Property Management

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As a property manager, you already know that keeping things running efficiently is no small task. Managing tenants, overseeing budgets, coordinating repairs, and maintaining the property can quickly become overwhelming without the right tools. This is where property maintenance management systems come into play.

Property Maintenance

Buildium

JUNE 9, 2025

Growing a property management company traditionally means building a strong local reputation, gradually attracting new clients, and expanding door count over time. Many property managers today are choosing another way to grow: acquiring other property management companies. Why Acquire Another Property Management Company?

Property Management

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

As a property manager, leasing is always a top priorityafter all, without tenants, theres no income. But a successful property management strategy goes beyond filling vacancies. This means balancing leasing with maintenance, tenant relations, financial management, and legal compliance.

Lease

AirKeeper

MAY 6, 2025

Between handling guest bookings, coordinating cleaners, juggling maintenance needs, and staying on top of local regulations, what starts as a promising investment can quickly become a full-time job. Whether you’re self-managing or working with a property manager who isnt delivering, there are signs that it might be time for a change.

Professional Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Technology has fundamentally reshaped the way property managers and their staff interact with residents. With new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), many tools that properties use for payments and resident communication are being upgraded.

Compliance

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Property management has changed fast. And property managers need tools that help them keep up without burning out. Now: Organized, Instant, and Easy to Track Today, technology in property management bring all tenant conversations into one place. Your dashboard shows that its rent is priced above similar properties.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 30, 2025

In todays environmentally conscious world, sustainable property management is more than just a trend; it is a responsibility. From residential properties to commercial real estate, the growing emphasis on sustainability is reshaping how property managers operate, invest, and plan for the future.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

The property management world changes quickly as technology moves forward. Keeping up means learning about the latest proptech trends shaping how we manage, lease, maintain properties, and engage tenants. It focuses on fresh ideas and innovations that will reshape property management.

Property Management

Rentals United

JULY 30, 2025

Short-term rentals (STRs) continue to gain popularity across global markets — and so do the regulations that govern them. For hosts, investors, and property managers, staying compliant with local short-term rental laws is no longer optional — it’s essential. The good news is that these rules don’t have to be obstacles.

Regulation

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

This detailed guide covers everything residential property managers need to know about apartment management certification. Stay Current on Legal and Regulatory Requirements Understanding local, state, and federal regulations reduces legal risks and costly disputes. Below are some well-known apartment management certifications.

Apartment Management

Buildium

MARCH 31, 2025

This powerful tool allows property managers and investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from the sale of an investment property into a like-kind property. Increased Buying Power: With more capital to invest, property managers can acquire higher-value properties or multiple properties.

Property Management

Yardi Breeze

MAY 12, 2025

To help you out, this article will answer common questions about where property managers can find simple legal lease agreement templates. Thats why some property managers choose to write their own rental lease agreements, risking accuracy and legality just as they would with free templates.

Lease Agreement

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

If youre a landlord with just one or small portfolio of properties, managing your investment can quickly dominate your time. The good news is that theres specialized software out there designed to help simplify many aspects of property management. This helps you spot and fix issues quickly.

Property Management Software

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Tenant screening is a crucial part of effective property management. It ensures that qualified, responsible renters are placed in rental properties, fostering positive, long-term tenancies. Proper screening helps reduce late payments, property damage, and renter turnover, leading to smoother operations and greater peace of mind.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 9, 2025

Define Your Value Proposition Before you can grow, you need to understand what makes your property management company unique. Ask yourself: What types of properties do you specialize in (single-family, multifamily, vacation rentals)? Property Inspections : Move-in/move-out and periodic inspections with photo documentation.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

MAY 28, 2025

Local zoning laws posed challenges earlier, but many cities and states now have more flexible regulations. Determine Property Eligibility Each property has unique characteristics that affect ADU viability. Schedule Inspections Once construction begins, periodic inspections are required to ensure compliance with building codes.

Single-Family Home

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

For multifamily property owners and investors, this new law has significant implications. It affects the amount by which rents can increase each year, changes income and expense planning, and may influence property values. Owner-occupied properties with four or fewer units. It only applies to increases on or after that date.

Rent

Yardi Breeze

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The bottom line : Protect yourself from costly penalties by ensuring compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and FinCENs BOI reporting requirements. For businesses formed before January 1, 2024, compliance will ensure you avoid fines. Non-compliance may lead to steep penalties, including fines and criminal liability.

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

APRIL 30, 2025

Managing properties whether its a few rental units or a growing portfolio takes a lot of time, organization and resources. Thats when property management software stops being a “nice to have” and becomes a must-have. A great property management platform can help: Centralize all communications in one easy place.

Property Management Software

Beach Front Property Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The short-term rental market has experienced remarkable growth, especially within multifamily properties. Property owners and investors recognize the potential for increased revenue and adaptability, driven by evolving guest preferences, technological advancements, and shifting lifestyles.

Property

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 24, 2025

As we look to the future of affordable housing in California, strategic property management will play a major role. In cities like Los Angeles and Long Beach, where demand for affordable housing continues to skyrocket, developers and property managers face significant challenges but also some exciting opportunities.

Property Management

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Finding and hiring the correct property manager to manage your rental property can make all the difference in the world for landowners and investors – this is true for both commercial and residential property. In order to successfully own investment property, property managers are necessary partners.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

Apartment management demands a careful balance of tenant satisfaction, building upkeep, financial control, and regulatory compliance. This guide covers what you need to know about leasing, communication, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, compliance, technology, and growth strategies. Avoid relying solely on reactive fixes.

Apartment Management

Zeevou

MARCH 19, 2025

Property management expansion into new markets presents a prime growth opportunity , enabling property managers to tap into new revenue streams and diversify their portfolios. This blog post highlights essential strategies for successfully expanding your property management business. How Can Property Managers Enter New Markets?

Property Management

HOA Managememt

JULY 3, 2025

Some of the most common qualifications include: Homeowner in good standing: Most HOAs require candidates to own a property within the community and be current on dues and assessments. HOA Candidate Qualifications: Financial and Legal Requirements Many HOA candidate qualifications involve financial integrity and legal compliance.

Litigation

Condo Control

JULY 16, 2025

Communication helps ensure compliance. It is not your job to make rules, but if you or your staff notice something that seems unfair, or doesn’t align with state laws, you can make recommendations to the board.

Regulation

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Ethics in property management influence how fair, consistent, and transparent your housing practices appear to residents, staff, and regulators. By The Fair Housing Institute In property management, some of the most important decisions are the ones made quietly, without fanfare, applause, or even acknowledgment.

Property Management

RL Property Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

This is where property management services in Upper Arlington can play a critical role in ensuring success for rental property owners. Whether youre new to real estate or a veteran investor, the right property management partner can make all the difference between a seamless experience and a frustrating one.

Property Management