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How to conduct an HOA reserve study: A guide for community managers

Buildium

Gathering Necessary Documents and Information A reserve study doesn’t just look at the current physical condition of your community, it also takes into account historical information to get a better sense of where it stands. If not, you can ask your reserve study professional or a licensed contractor to provide you with estimates.

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Everything you need to know about apartment management in 2025

Buildium

Stay informed about local rent trends, leasing cycles, and tenant preferences. Use digital tools such as tenant portals, SMS platforms, or messaging apps to keep renters informed about maintenance, building updates, rent changes, or policy shifts. Partner with licensed plumbers, electricians, and HVAC professionals.

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Property maintenance management workflows 201: Shifting from reactive to proactive maintenance

Buildium

In other words, replace some (but not all) of your contractors with an in-house team trained to perform to your standards. By collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, you can uncover patterns and insights to help inform business decisions. At some point, you may want to bring the actual maintenance workers in-house.

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Best practices for expanding your property management portfolio into new markets

Buildium

Before breaking into a new market, research its local landlord-tenant regulations, rent control laws, eviction policies, licensing requirements, and other relevant restrictions. Building Local Partnerships Partner with local real estate agents, contractors, and real estate lawyers. Not sure where to find them?

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Property Manager’s Guide to Planning Major Renovations

Real Property Management DC Metro

If the property is unoccupied, focus your planning on costs and hire experienced contractors who can work within your desired timeframe. Coordinating contractors, vendors, and renters requires investing considerable time and effort in managing expectations and schedules. and unexpected expenses.

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Property Manager’s Guide to Planning Major Renovations

Real Property Management California Coast

If the property is unoccupied, focus your planning on costs and hire experienced contractors who can comply with your desired timeframe. Coordinating contractors, vendors, and renters demands investing considerable time and effort in managing expectations and schedules. Inform your renter well in advance of any renovation project.

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Choosing the Right Property Manager

California Leasing & Management

As a full-service property management company serving Santa Clarita and the wider LA and Ventura regions, California Leasing believes in transparency and informed choices. Do they have an in-house maintenance team or a network of vetted, licensed, and insured contractors? The wrong one can lead to costly mistakes and headaches.