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CapEx vs. OpEx: A Clear Guide for Property Investors

Bay Property Management Group

Running a real estate business demands time, effort, and attention to detail, especially when it comes to tracking and managing your finances. One of the biggest challenges investors face is understanding where their money is going and how to categorize those costs correctly. The good news is that most expenses fall into two primary categories: capital expense vs operating expense.

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7 Tips for Managing Rental Properties Like a Pro

Buildium

Managing rental properties can feel like spinning plates—accounting, maintenance, legal compliance, tenant issues—there’s a lot to juggle. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Whether you’re managing your first unit or your fiftieth, these seven tips will help you build a strong foundation, stay organized, avoid costly mistakes, and keep tenants happy.

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Moving Abroad? How to Choose the Right DC Property Manager Before You Go

Nest DC

Owning a property in DC from another country isn’t unusual. A solid percentage of the owners we work with live overseas. But when you’re not just a metro ride away, your needs as an owner shift. You’re trusting someone else with your home, your residents, and your investment — all while living in another time zone, sometimes half a world apart. Choosing the right property manager isn’t about finding the first company with a website and a phone number.

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Lula Ranks Among America’s Fastest-Growing Companies on Inc. 5000

Lula

We’re thrilled to announce that Lula has been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine —for the third consecutive year! This accomplishment reflects our team’s relentless drive to make maintenance easy for property managers and owner operators.   By the Numbers   Inc. 5000 Overall Rank: 542 Kansas State Rank: 7 Real Estate Category Rank: 16 Three-Year Growth Rate: 743% “Lula’s consistent appearance on the Inc. 5000 reflects not just fast growth, but meaning

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Tariffs, Rising Construction Costs Mean Trouble Ahead for Supply?

Rental Housing Journal

A growing pullback in multifamily development driven by rising construction costs and new tariffs on such key materials as aluminum and steel is signaling potential trouble ahead for future rental supply, according to the July Realtor.com Monthly Rent Report. Rent prices declined for the 24th month in a row in July, marking a full two years of easing rental pressure in the U.S. rental market.

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Rental Property Maintenance: Guide for Airbnb Hosts

Hospitable

Rental Property Maintenance: Guide for Airbnb Hosts By The Hospitable Team Beginner's Guides , OTAs Listing your vacation rental on Airbnb, Booking.com, or Vrbo is an excellent way to generate income from a property that you don’t expect to use all the time. However, one of the biggest responsibilities facing any host or property manager is maintaining vacation rental properties.

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Social Media Marketing for Property Management

Second Nature

In the age of influencers, property management has been no exception. More and more property managers are building their personal and company brands across social channels, drawing more eyes and building trust with their customers. So how can you leverage social media marketing for property management, and drive real business results?

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From Chaos to Control: How Mogul Transforms Hosting

Hospitable

From Chaos to Control: How Mogul Transforms Hosting By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we welcome Emily Tunggala , Senior Product Manager at Hospitable. Emily joins us to talk about Hospitable’s Mogul offering, designed for STR hosts and property managers with thriving portfolios who want to move their business to the next level.

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Navigating Airbnb Policy Changes

Thanks For Visiting

Airbnb Changes Are Happening – Is Your Business Protected? Did you also get that email from Airbnb? You know, the one that makes your stomach drop a little. It talks all about new Airbnb payment policy changes, and it probably left you feeling a bit exposed and confused. It feels like they are tightening their grip, and honestly, you might not be as protected as you once thought.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Lower Lonsdale 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo w/ Balcony @ Innova

Sunstar Realty

Address: #457- 422 East 3rd St, North Vancouver Rent: $3490 Available: Now - long term unfurnished Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Finished area: 784sf Flooring: wide vinyl plank (hardwood style) Outdoor: 1 balcony Parking: 1 Locker: 1 Deposits: half a month security deposit + fob deposits. Lease term: minimum one year lease. Move-in/out fees: as per strata bylaws.

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ICE Agents Seek Tenant Info, Calling It ‘Welfare Check’

Rental Housing Journal

Some apartment leasing offices in Oklahoma City say Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are showing up asking for tenant information, saying they are doing “welfare checks” to make sure kids are not being trafficked, according to reports. Oklahoma is among other states, including Georgia, where immigration authorities are demanding landlords turn over leases and rental applications, and even want them to provide forwarding addresses.

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Should You Rent or Buy a House?

Genuine Property Management

When it comes to the decision of renting vs buying, there’s a lot to consider—how you want to live, how much flexibility you need, and what responsibilities you’re ready to take on. Buying can offer stability and control. Renting can allow for mobility and lower upfront costs. So is it better to rent or buy? […] The post Should You Rent or Buy a House?

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What's a Blended Cost of Capital — and Why It Matters in Real Estate Deals

Multifamily Insiders

What's a Blended Cost of Capital — and Why It Matters in Real Estate DealsWhen you're comparing loan options for a real estate project, it's not enough to just look at interest rates. You need to know your blended cost of capital — which is a mix of the different interest rates you'll be paying.Let's say you're looking at two loan offers for a $30.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Brand New Killarney 2 Levels 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Laneway House

Sunstar Realty

Address: #3- 5948 Knight Street, Vancouver Available: Now – long term unfurnished Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Finished area: 1300 sf Levels: 2 Flooring: laminate, tiles mixed Outdoor: small paved area for barbecue Parking: 1 carport (EV ready) + street parking Deposits: half-month security deposit. Lease term: minimum 1 year lease. Pets: sorry not this one.

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Who are we featuring at Multifamily Demo Day August 2025? A Sneak Peek!

Multifamily Insiders

With the August 2025 edition of Multifamily Demo Day just a week away, it's time we take a slightly deeper dive into what the event will be featuring. Multifamily Demo Day offers a unique platform to explore the latest proptech innovations to streamline operations and will give you an inside view of how technology companies and start.

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Manufactured Housing Events Recap Q1/Q2 2025

Rent Manager

During the first half of 2025, the Rent Manager team traveled across the country to attend various meetings, conferences, and tradeshows to develop meaningful partnerships within the manufactured housing industry. We’re highlighting several key events below. Manufactured Housing Highlights Louisville Manufactured Housing Show The Louisville Manufactured Housing Show is the nation’s largest indoor event for […] The post Manufactured Housing Events Recap Q1/Q2 2025 appeared first on Re