Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. Coordinating the move, getting the keys, signing the lease, and making sure the unit is in good shape before move-in are all high priorities. What Is a Move-In Checklist?

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 17, 2025

But with your lease coming to an end, youre now at a crossroads, wondering how to renew lease agreements and secure your home for another term. Main Takeaways Start the conversation earlyat least 60-90 days before your lease endsso you have time to negotiate and explore other options. What is Lease Renewal?

Lease Agreement

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Many investors don’t realize how much income they lose due to inefficiencies, outdated leasing practices, or missed market opportunities. This blog outlines six key ways a professional property management company can help maximize rental property value in LA and boost your long-term returns.

Professional Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

JULY 9, 2025

If your rental property isn’t being managed with a business-minded strategy, it’s likely underperforming. Here’s how we help you increase rental property value in California and boost multifamily asset performance. Why Treat Your Multifamily Property Like a Business? At BFPM Inc., At BFPM Inc.,

Management

Yardi Breeze

MARCH 21, 2025

Sometimes, simply presenting automated rental fraud prevention technology in the online leasing workflow will deter would-be fraudsters. Use advanced document authentication Documents can be hard to verify manually. Its all too easy for leasing staff to miss fraud warnings on a credit report. Cons : None!

Applications

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

This post explores examples of automated property management systems across the full spectrum of operations. From leasing and maintenance to inspections and bookkeeping, we’ll walk through how these systems are changing the way property managers work. What Is an Automated Property Management System?

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

In this guide, well explore what it really means to run a virtual property management company, how it works, what the key benefits and tradeoffs are, and what to consider before making the leap. What Is a Virtual Property Management Company? You can grow without needing a bigger building or higher lease.

Property Management

RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

Managing rental properties in Columbus can be incredibly rewarding, but even small missteps can snowball into expensive problems. Because even small screening and lease agreement mistakes can cost you thousands in lost rent, legal fees, and property damage, not to mention time, stress, and lost sleep. Check it out here.

Lease Agreement

Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Why Personalized Service Matters in Property Management Every property owner has unique goals and needs, which is why personalized service is a must-have in todays market. Each rental property owner in your roster will likely have a distinct set of shifting needs and goals that youll be expected to assist with.

Property Management

Muldoon Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

How can you not feel a little bit stressed when youre leasing, managing, and maintaining a Colorado Springs rental property ? Heres where you should get started if you want to enjoy your rental property more and manage it less. Try Zillow Rental Manager to syndicate your listing across Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads.

Rental Property

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

As one of the most experienced rental property management in Baltimore , we can tell you for sure that background checks are a big deal for landlords. They’re a safety measure that protects both the property and the people in it. Also, they want to make sure you’ve avoided being evicted and making lease violations.

Apartment

Buildium

MARCH 20, 2025

Managing rental properties comes with plenty of moving partscollecting rent, handling maintenance requests, keeping up with leases, and tracking finances, to name a few. Focus on software solutions that offer 1099 e-filing capability so that you can make sending important rental property tax documents to your vendors easier.

Property Management Software

BetterWho

JULY 31, 2025

Managing rental properties is already stressful without crisis pressure. To lead confidently through disaster, you need: Documented systems A trained team with clear roles Backup protocols and remote access Rapid, unified communication strategies And most importantly— a mindset of proactive leadership over reactive chaos.

Property Management

BetterWho

JULY 11, 2025

At BetterWho, we work with growth-minded property management entrepreneurs every day. Whether you’re stuck managing rental properties solo or leading a growing team , the leap from “I wear all the hats” to “I lead a scalable business” comes down to solving one core issue: your biggest growth bottleneck.

Property Management

Authority Property Management

MARCH 7, 2025

In California, landlords can sell a property even if it has an active lease. Understanding Tenant Rights in California Before you list your property, its important to understand your tenants rights under California law. However, if the lease is restrictive or the tenant isnt cooperative, that can impact the property's value.

Lease

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

This guide covers what you need to know about leasing, communication, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, compliance, technology, and growth strategies. Leasing and Occupancy Strategies for Apartment Management A strong leasing process underpins your entire business. In competitive markets, use pre-leasing strategies.

Apartment Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

They can only give you a cleaning fee if your lease agreement (and local laws) allows for it. How the Move-Out Process Works When you move out of a rental property, understanding how the process works can save you immeasurable time and stress. If not, they cannot push it on you. If not, they cannot push it on you.

Landlord

BetterWho

JULY 22, 2025

BiggerPockets Webinars and Forums Platform: biggerpockets.com You’ll find: Strategy sessions with investors and PMs Property management training topics Case studies and common pitfalls Best for: DIY landlords and aspiring PM business owners. Document your workflows. From Learning to Leading: What’s Next After Free Training?

Property Management

RL Property Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Whats more, properties often sit vacant between or before leases, waiting for repairs or while new landlords figure out their next stepsleading to unexpected costs and longer vacancies. A pre-inspection is a thorough property evaluation conducted before a landlord signs a property management agreement.

Rental Property

ADDA

JULY 30, 2025

Still using Tally to manage your residential or rental properties? Why Tally Falls Short for Community and Rental Management For decades, Tally has been a go-to accounting tool for small businesses. It can’t track lease expiry dates. Here’s why it may be holding you back. Reminders to tenants?

Management

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 4, 2025

In 2025, several new rental laws and evolving resident expectations will modify how property owners and managers run their operations. Whether you are managing a portfolio of units or a single building, staying ahead means adapting to these shifts in the rental property management landscape.

Rental Property Management

RL Property Management

JULY 16, 2025

Know Your Numbers Before You Buy Buying rental property is one of the smartest ways to build long-term wealth, but only if your financing strategy works for you, not against you. Many investors focus entirely on the property: location, layout, price, or potential rent. But the real key to profitability? Your loan terms.

Finance

Buildium

JANUARY 30, 2025

Property management software accounts for all these differences and simplifies how you manage your portfolio. Its designed to automate and simplify all the tasks involved in managing rental properties. 5: Understand Different Pricing Models Pricing for property management software can be complex.

Property Management Software

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

Renters want quick responses, online payments, and a hassle-free leasing process. To keep up, landlords and property managers are turning to software that helps them automate tasks, stay organized, and grow their businesses. On the surface, both offer tools for managing leases, collecting rent, and tracking income and expenses.

Property Management Software

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 18, 2025

Hoarding in housing may first present as a lease violation but hoarding is more than a housekeeping issue and can be a fair housing issue. By The Fair Housing Institute Introducing new staff to the realities of property management goes beyond reviewing lease terms and daily operations.

Compliance

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

A move-out checklist is a detailed document used by property managers to assess the condition of a rental property when a tenant moves out. This checklist helps compare the property’s current state to its condition at move-in, identifying any damages or issues that need addressing.

Property Management Software

BetterWho

JULY 24, 2025

The property manager role typically includes: Marketing and leasing rentals Coordinating maintenance Communicating with tenants and owners Handling rent collection and evictions Managing vendor relationships Staying compliant with local and federal laws It’s a rewarding but demanding job.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Portfolio management: Track property ages to identify when exemptions expire, particularly for buildings approaching the 12-year threshold. Compliance documentation: Maintain accurate records of any exemptions, such as affordable-housing agreements, to confirm applicability under the law.

Rent

BetterWho

JULY 1, 2025

Why Software Alone Isn’t the Answer There’s no shortage of tech promising to simplify managing rental properties. But if you’re relying on software without strategic support, you’re probably missing out on growth. That’s where BetterWho comes in. Coaching Makes the Tech Work No software fixes a bad org chart or distracted leadership.

Property Management Software

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Moreover, well-documented policies act as a vital defense mechanism during fair housing investigations, demonstrating that actions taken were in line with established guidelines. For property management companies of all sizes, the creation of a basic fair housing policy is non-negotiable.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well explain why accounting software for property management is a must-have as well as our pick for the top software for 2025 so that portfolios both big and small can stay organized, up-to-date, and accurate. So, what is property management accounting software and why should you use it?

Landlord

Fourandhalf

MARCH 27, 2025

Key Considerations When Naming Your Property Management Company How Will It Look on Branding and Marketing Materials Your company name will appear everywherefrom your logo and website to yard signs, business cards, and lease agreements. A name like “Elite Property Management” conveys professionalism.

Property Management

BetterWho

JULY 24, 2025

A property management program isn’t just software. It’s a complete framework that helps you manage rental properties more efficiently, profitably, and at scale. – Includes onboarding support, training, and role-based documentation. Let’s clear up the confusion. It’s not just a course or an assistant, either.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Main Takeaways As long as your guests’ stay is compliant with your lease terms, and they don’t cause disruptions or property damage, a landlord typically cannot otherwise tell you who can be at your house. What the Law Says About Visitors in Rental Properties As a tenant, your rental is your home.

Landlord

Muldoon Associates

JULY 17, 2025

Laws are always changing, especially when we’re talking about rental laws. That can feel pretty frustrating, especially if you’re a landlord or a rental property owner who is trying to keep up and stay in compliance. You can no longer simply let the lease term end and expect the tenant to leave.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 28, 2025

These policies should be prominently shared during leasing and in your pet agreement, and reinforced through signage, digital platforms, or community announcements. Pet-management platforms: Use apps to communicate reminders, track training certifications, and document incidents for transparency.

Compliance

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. The primary objective is to ensure whether an applicant is likely to fulfill lease obligations and maintain the property responsibly or not.

Property Management