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The Verification Crisis in Property Management: Why 70% of Property Management Companies Report Rising Application Fraud

Appfolio

70% of property managers report rising application fraud, threatening occupancy rates and profitability. Learn how advanced verification technologies can protect your properties while streamlining operations.

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What Are Leasehold Improvements in Rentals?

Bay Property Management Group

Sometimes, to make accommodations for the property, the landlord may need to make certain changes that help the leaseholder feel more comfortable. These changes are called leasehold improvements. They can vary, since people have different needs. In this article, we’ll look at some common leasehold improvements, compare them with regular maintenance, discuss who typically pays for them, share a few tips, and more.

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Indiana’s New Squatter Law: What Property Owners Need to Know

T&H Realty

On July 1, 2025 , Indiana enacted a new law aimed at giving property owners stronger, faster protection against squatters. The change, signed into law as Senate Enrolled Act 157, clarifies the state’s stance on unauthorized occupancy and streamlines the process for removal. If you own rental property in Indiana, here’s what you need to know. What Changed?

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Airbnb House Rules: Actionable Tips and Templates

Hospitable

Airbnb House Rules: Actionable Tips and Templates By The Hospitable Team Messaging and Templates , OTAs Airbnb house rules are as important as an attractive description , clear photos , and a catchy headline for your Airbnb listing. Guests need a bit of information and direction about your home and what you allow. Besides, your Airbnb rules for guests are part of your marketing.

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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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Airbnb calendar sync with Vrbo and Booking.com: how to do it, and why it matters

Rentals United

Property managers know that to maximize their bookings and revenue, they need to advertise on as many different booking sites as possible. A multi-channel distribution strategy should include major OTAs like Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, as well as a range of niche vacation rental websites. But managing multiple properties across a variety of booking sites can be complicated – so how can you simplify the process?

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How multifamily disaster recovery services minimize damage and accelerate recovery

MRI Software

Disasters can strike multifamily properties at any time, causing significant damage and operational disruptions. Without a recovery plan in place, property managers and landlords may face costly repairs, extended vacancies, and frustrated tenants. Having a well-structured disaster recovery strategy ensures faster response times, minimizes financial loss, and helps maintain tenant safety.

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The Best Canva Features for Multifamily Marketers in 2025 (Even If You’re Not a Designer)

Multifamily Insiders

Magic Design by Canva Why Canva? A Game Changer for Non-Designers Creating professional, eye-catching social media graphics for rental properties doesn't require a design background, thanks to Canva. With its easy-to-use platform and powerful tools, anyone can create beautiful, on-brand visuals that engage current and potential residents. Canva has revolutionized design.

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A Strategic Ascent for Affordable and Public Housing Organizations Amid Federal Budget Challenges

MRI Software

For affordable and public housing organizations, the current fiscal climate feels like standing at the base of a towering mountain, clouds obscuring the summit and the trail ahead uncertain. Recent federal budget proposals represent an intimidating uphill climb for subsidized housing, with the trail marked by funding cuts and shifting policy landscapes.

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Corporate let for short-term rental: What property managers and owners need to know

GuestReady

Learn how to meet corporate let requirements and manage short-term rentals for business travellers with ease. Ideal for property managers and owners.

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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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Will Robust Supply Be Met With Renter Demand For The Rest Of 2025?

Rental Housing Journal

Whether strong multifamily performance continues for the second half of 2025 depends on a number of competing factors, including whether robust apartment supply will be met by renter demand, says Yardi Matrix in a summer report. “Questions going forward include whether robust supply will continue to be matched by strong renter demand, how quickly the delivery pipeline will slow in the face of waning starts, and whether interest-rate uncertainty will continue to keep deal flow weak in the face of

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The best guide to managing corporate stays for property owners

GuestReady

Discover how property managers and owners can meet corporate let requirements, attract business tenants, and manage short-term rentals.

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How to Write a Property Management Proposal

Second Nature

Having a strong property management proposal at the ready is key to closing deals and bringing on new clients. But what many property managers don’t consider is that the proposal goes far beyond that.

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Best serviced accommodation management software

GuestReady

Discover the best serviced accommodation management software to automate bookings, cleaning tasks, and pricing. Grow your rental business.

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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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From Rentals to Results: How Ehab Empowers STR Hosts to Win

Hospitable

From Rentals to Results: How Ehab Empowers STR Hosts to Win By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we welcome Ehab Shoukry , a successful real estate investor, Airbnb Superhost, and coach who helps corporate professionals replace their job with short-term and mid-term rental income. Ehab built the RWE Academy , a step-by-step program designed to equip aspiring real estate investors with the tools and knowledge they need to build wealth, achieve

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Landlords Must Return Deposit If Tenant Finds Rental Uninhabitable

Rental Housing Journal

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed a bill that requires landlords to return deposits if rental applicants who haven’t yet signed a lease find the home they’ve applied to is defective. House Bill 3521 would let Oregon renters get their deposits back if the home they’ve applied to has mold, unsafe electrical wiring or other defects making it uninhabitable.

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Coal Harbour 2 Levels 1 Bath Large Studio w/ Huge Upper Roof Deck

Sunstar Realty

Address: #505- 1477 W Pender Street, Vancouver Rent: $2680 Available: Now - long term unfurnished Bedrooms: large studio Bathrooms: 1 Finished area: 833sf Levels: 2 Flooring: tiles, hardwood mixed Outdoor: 232sf upper roof deck 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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From Rejection to Repeatable Wealth: How I Optimized the BRRRR Flywheel

BiggerPockets

When I bought my first fixer-upper, I was full of optimism, adrenaline, and the kind of blind confidence you only get from bingeing real estate podcasts late at night.

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Keep Pets Safe July 4:Tips, Resources, Importance of Microchipping

Rental Housing Journal

Keep pets safe this July 4 inside your rental housing as unfortunately more pets go missing around the Fourth of July than any other time of the year so here are tips, resources and why microchipping is important. By Michelson Found Animals Fireworks season is here, and unfortunately, more pets go missing around the Fourth of July than any other time of the year.

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Corporate let management: Mastering pricing and contracts

GuestReady

Master corporate let pricing and contracts in short-term rentals. Attract business clients, secure steady income, and create clear, professional agreements.

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What Is Vibe Coding and Why It Will Lead to a Flood of Multifamily AI Software

Multifamily Insiders

There's new technology that makes software development very easy, and it's about to hit the multifamily industry hard (and IMO, in a controversial way). It's called vibe coding, and it's making it easier than ever to build and launch new software tools. But while the code might come easy, the real barriers to success in the multifami.

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Rents Up 0.2% Month-Over-Month, Down 0.7% Year-Over-Year

Rental Housing Journal

The national median rent was up 0.2 percent in June, ticking up for the fifth consecutive month, and now sits at $1,401, according to the July report from Apartment List. “But after increasing by 0.6 in March, our national rent index has seen its growth rate trending down over the past three months, at odds with the typical seasonal trend ,” writes the Apartment List Research Team.

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