MRI Software

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Lease audits play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in multifamily property management. They help landlords uncover discrepancies, verify compliance with lease terms, and maintain better financial control over their property. What is the purpose of lease audits?

Lease

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Leasing and Tenant Onboarding Leasing often involves dozens of small steps, most of which follow a predictable pattern. Generating leases instantly and send them out for digital signatures. Trigger move-in emails and checklists once the lease is signed. Send automatic reminders for lease renewals and document updates.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 18, 2025

And in many places, it’s not just annoying… it could be a lease violation. They’re often included in lease agreements and backed by local noise ordinances. Yes, they are, especially when the landlord outlines them in the lease agreement. In most cases, quiet hours are part of the community rules or lease policies.

Apartment

Buildium

JULY 9, 2025

Document your processes for onboarding new properties, handling maintenance, tenant screening, and owner communication. Pro Tip: Use a digital storage solution to centralize documents and grant access to those who need them. Consider including: Tenant Placement : Marketing, showings, screening, and lease signing.

Property Management

BetterWho

JULY 22, 2025

The Best Free Property Management Classes Managing properties is no small feat—especially when you’re just starting out. If you’re hunting for free property management classes , it’s likely because you’re trying to gain clarity, avoid costly mistakes, and build a foundation for success.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

This guide covers what you need to know about leasing, communication, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, compliance, technology, and growth strategies. Each section pulls highlights from our expansive collection of apartment management resources and includes links to further reading that goes into more detail.

Apartment Management

RL Property Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

Clear Communication Clear communication is the foundation of every successful partnership, especially when it comes to managing property investments. For property owners, this means never being left in the dark or wondering whats next. Do It in Realtime Timeliness can make all the difference in property management.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 27, 2025

Examples of Easements You Might Encounter as a Landlord or Investor If you’re buying or managing property, it’s good to see how easements play out in everyday situations. These are usually written, recorded in public records, and included in property documents.

Real Estate

RL Property Management

JULY 16, 2025

Stricter Underwriting Expect detailed documentation: tax returns, reserves, lease agreements, and rental history. Note : Properties professionally managed by companies like RLPM often sail through underwriting more smoothly. Lenders love rent-ready homes and stable management; they know what to expect.

Finance

RL Property Management

JUNE 23, 2025

Finding a great tenant for your Columbus rental property feels good. But the work isn’t over once they sign the lease. This playbook will walk you through the proven tenant retention strategies Columbus property owners and experienced property managers use. Administrative Time: Your time is valuable.

Tenant

Condo Control

JANUARY 28, 2025

Inventory management waitlists Once the maximum number of spots or spaces have been leased, condos and HOAs can create waitlists to address demand for these shared assets. An inventory management waitlist is essentially a document that records all individuals who wish to use and pay for a shared asset.

Lease

T&H Realty

JULY 7, 2025

While you own the property, most property managers take care of: Advertising the rental through multiple platforms (MLS, Zillow, etc.) Document Collection: This includes: Any current leases HOA or city rules Vendor contacts (if you have preferred ones) Insurance and utility information 3. That’s a big deal.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 6, 2025

Can you mount a TV in an apartment without messing up your walls—or your lease agreement? Here’s the scoop: Check your lease first – Some rental agreements prohibit drilling or mounting, while others require tenants to repair any damage before moving out. Always assume you need permission unless the lease says otherwise.

Apartment

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

Think about how much goes into managing your property: You need to first invest in the building, maintain its condition and amenities, market the property, prepare the legal documentation for tenancy, and then find a tenant you can trust. Hire a property manager, and see how much time you can claw back each year.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

For property managers aiming to stay ahead, choosing the right technology partners can transform daily operations and boost success. This post highlights some of the best proptech companies in 2025, across leasing, bookkeeping, maintenance, tenant screening, payments, and more.

Property Management

RL Property Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

Being a landlord in Columbus, Ohio, comes with more than just managing properties and collecting rentit requires a clear understanding of Columbus rental laws to ensure compliance. To avoid this, establish clear, written policies for screening, deposits, and lease agreementsand stick to them for every applicant.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 21, 2025

Here, landlords are looking to see if a tenant took care of the property, followed the lease, and had disagreements with previous landlords. If the tenant is self-employed, the landlord may ask for copies of tax returns and other documentation of income. And that’s not all we do.

Applicants

Condo Control

JANUARY 12, 2025

Table of contents Will owners pay to lease recreational HOA amenities? Booking an amenity vs leasing an amenity: Is there a difference? What is the best way to manage recreational amenities? Will owners pay to lease recreational HOA amenities? Booking an amenity vs leasing an amenity: Is there a difference?

Lease

Real Property Management Evertrust

JANUARY 9, 2025

Tenant portals provide residents to access important documents such as lease agreements, send maintenance requests, and speak directly with management. These benefits provide a major advantage for property managers and, when executed well, build an enjoyable and satisfying experience for residents.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It requires an understanding of the tax code, meticulous planning, and ongoing commitment to documentation. The 750-Hour Rule: You must spend at least 750 hours during the year actively working in real property trades or businesses where you materially participate. Navigating the path to REPS isnt always straightforward.

Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Ensuring that the property is well-maintained and up to code can prevent unexpected expenses down the line. Conducting a detailed review of lease agreements and legal documents is also necessary to uncover any potentiallegal risksthat could impact the investment.

Real Estate

Buildium

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With so much on the horizon for property managers, property management tax reporting, may be the last thing on their minds. You can obtain an original Form 1096, 1099 forms and any other official tax documents (photocopies won’t work) from the IRS directly through their website.

Property Management

Condo Control

JANUARY 20, 2025

But January can be a heavy month too, especially if you help manage a large condominium or HOA community. January is often the time when residents renew leases for parking spots, boat and bike racks, and locker spaces. Bike rack spaces, for example, which are often limited, may be leased out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Management

Authority Property Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

No more passing the buck or hiding behind vague lease terms. And here’s the kicker: if you miss that deadline, the tenant can change the locks themselves, lease terms be darned. Expanded Documentation Options In the past, landlords could ask for pretty specific documentation to verify a lock-change request.

Landlord

Authority Property Management

JULY 8, 2016

Things To Do Before Signing a Lease Renting a new apartment or house can be exciting! However, when it comes to renting an apartment or house, there are some important things that you should do and should consider before signing a rental lease. There is Month to Month, 6 month and 1-year leases.

Lease

BetterWho

MAY 20, 2025

Its about: How fast your team responds Whether your tenants feel cared for If your owners trust your systems And most importantlywhether youre stuck in the middle of it all The Hidden Cost of Reactive Maintenance Without the right structure, property maintenance becomes the most chaotic part of managing property.

Property Maintenance

Real Property Management Chicago

JULY 16, 2021

There are times that real estate agents may help find tenants for a rental property, but their participation with the tenant and the property owner usually ends when the lease is signed. On the other hand, a property manager focuses on helping property owners manage their rental properties.

Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It requires an understanding of the tax code, meticulous planning, and ongoing commitment to documentation. The 750-Hour Rule: You must spend at least 750 hours during the year actively working in real property trades or businesses where you materially participate. Navigating the path to REPS isnt always straightforward.

Real Estate

Real Property Management Enterprises

MAY 31, 2024

You can make staying organized easier by handling your rental properties like a business and creating a specific office space for management duties. Indeed, creating a leasing office helps you stay organized and manage properties with more ease. Doing this will ensure your office remains uncluttered.

Lease

Real Property Management Enterprises

JANUARY 9, 2025

Tenant portals authorize residents to access important documents like lease agreements, send maintenance requests, and talk directly with the administration. These features offer a substantial advantage for property managers and, when handled effectively, create an easy and satisfying experience for residents.

Property Management

Condo Control

MARCH 6, 2025

One of the many tricks that STAN AI can perform is document scanning. Upload governing documents, and STAN can analyze them in a matter of seconds. Condo Control also allows staff and residents to easily find information in its document database. This tool can even analyze PDFs and documents that have been scanned.

Condominium

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For a property manager, fraud not only costs you time and money, it also damages your reputation, which can result in poor word of mouth that takes a bite out of your revenue later on, even years down the line. Criminals don’t need to be in your area, or even your country to attempt rental scams.

Property Management

Condo Control

MAY 8, 2025

Now, communities are using free programs like ChatGPT to write or amend governing documents, polish meeting minutes and even get legal advice. Screening agents Digital leasing agents or assistants serve as a first point of contact for prospective tenants, answering questions via website chatbots, or, in some cases, through phone calls.

Property Management

Real Property Management Choice

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Regular inspections take a bit of your time, but they are well worth it as they protect both the Real Property Management Choice property investors and the tenants of your homes. This gives you an opportunity to clearly communicate face-to-face what state the property should be in at the time the tenant moves out.

Property

RL Property Management

JANUARY 13, 2025

Operational Disruptions Non-compliance doesnt just impact your financesit can also disrupt your ability to manage properties effectively. For example, offering flexible lease terms to one applicant while denying them to another without a valid, documented reason could be seen as discriminatory.

Compliance

Esquire Property Management Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The fee generally covers tasks such as rent collection, coordinating maintenance, responding to tenant inquiries, and managing lease renewals. Fees can also include a percentage of the common area charges, built into the tenant’s leases so the owner will be reimbursed for all management fees.

Commercial Property Management

Real Property Management Choice

AUGUST 1, 2024

Your job is to identify, place, and retain highly qualified resident s who will pay rent on time, help you take care of your property, and follow the terms of your lease agreement. For many rental property owners, tenant conflicts and disputes can feel inevitable. A lease agreement is often a long and tedious document.

Tenant