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

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Your existing relationships with real estate agents, contractors, and inspectors can also help you find deals before they hit the market. Can you leverage relationships with real estate agents to find pocket listings? Conducting thorough inspections now saves you money (and headaches) later.

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Choosing an apartment management certification: Tips and comparisons

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Residential Management Professional (RMP) – Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Overview: RMP suits managers seeking broad real estate management knowledge beyond apartments. Benefits: Recognized across multiple real estate sectors for comprehensive management expertise.

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What is proptech? An overview for property managers

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It refers to the growing field of digital tools, software, platforms, and innovations designed to improve the way we buy, sell, rent, and manage real estate. The Rise of Proptech: A Brief History Real estate has traditionally been a very manual and relationship-driven industry.

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Tax accounting for rental property management: What landlords should know

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Real Estate Professional Status If you qualify as a real estate professional, you might be able to avoid the passive activity loss rules. To qualify, more than half of your personal services in a year must be in real property trades or businesses, and you must spend more than 750 hours in those activities.

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9 Ways to Use Automation in Property Management

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In today’s fast-paced real estate landscape, property managers are expected to juggle a growing number of responsibilities—everything from tenant communications and maintenance coordination to financial reporting and marketing. I can also generate social media captions or a visual summary to promote it.

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Everything you need to know about proptech: An advanced guide for property managers

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It represents a comprehensive change in the way property managers and other real estate professionals do business. Where managers once reacted to tenant calls or maintenance emergencies, proptech lets you act proactively, using real-time data and predictive insights.

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Get Your First 100 Doors with These Property Management Tips

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Attend Local Events Join real estate investor meetups, landlord associations, and chamber of commerce events. If you’re interested in how Buildium can help you reach your growth goals, check out our free 14-day trial , no credit card required, or schedule a demo.