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HOA maintenance schedules: How to stay organized and keep residents happy

Buildium

In any homeowners association (HOA), maintenance goes beyond mowing lawns or cleaning sidewalksits about creating a community that feels safe, cared for, and well-managed. Thats why buttoned-up HOA maintenance scheduling is important. Each type of maintenance requires a different scheduling approach.

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Rental property maintenance software for landlords

Buildium

If youre renting out your property, its only a matter of time before youll need to make an emergency repair, conduct a routine inspection, or invest in preventative maintenance. Because maintenance is such an important and constant responsibility for landlords, it pays to have software that can help lighten the load.

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Building a Competitive Property Management Maintenance Team: It’s More Just Hiring

Buildium

But if youre like many property managers, you probably started out by relying on vendors to deliver maintenance services. As your portfolio grows, though, building an in-house maintenance team can put your company at an advantage. This role can be part-time or full-time and may still be a 1099 contractor.

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Don’t get caught off-guard: Forecasting tips for on-time, on-budget rental property maintenance

Buildium

Whether you’re new to forecasting rental property maintenance costs or simply looking to improve, this guide has you covered. Property Condition: A property’s maintenance history plays a big role in its repair needs. If your properties are in a hurricane-prone area, for instance, they may require regular storm-prep maintenance.

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Can You Deduct Your Own Labor on a Rental Property, Answered

Bay Property Management Group

After all, hiring contractors is deductible, so shouldnt your own hard work count too? However, there are other ways you can save on your rental expenses, like contractor and material costs. The IRS only allows deductions for real expenseslike paying contractors, buying materials, or hiring property managers.

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HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Single-Family Rental Properties

Lula

.” Managing single-family rental (SFR) properties comes with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing tenant satisfaction with property maintenance. One area that’s frequently overlooked but crucial for long-term cost efficiency is the maintenance of HVAC systems.

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HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Single-Family Rental Properties

Lula

.” Managing single-family rental (SFR) properties comes with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing tenant satisfaction with property maintenance. One area that’s frequently overlooked but crucial for long-term cost efficiency is the maintenance of HVAC systems.