Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

It shows your dedication to professionalism and ongoing education. Expand Knowledge and Build Skills Certification programs cover topics such as fair housing laws, leasing strategies, maintenance oversight, financial management, and tenant relations. Why Pursue Apartment Management Certification?

Apartment Management

Rentec Direct

MARCH 24, 2025

As spring emerges, landlords must address common roofing issues post-winter, such as misaligned shingles, blocked gutters, worn membranes, chimney damage, and nesting animals. Timely maintenance and repairs are essential to prevent structural damage and ensure tenant safety.

Maintenance

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

5 best maintenance practices to keep tenants satisfied and keep the property owner and management out of legal trouble. By Nancy Abrams It is a landlord’s legal responsibility to keep their properties habitable. What does the landlord need to do to prevent this? Take care of high-priority maintenance requests.

Maintenance

Yardi Breeze

JANUARY 23, 2025

NARPM provided the resources, education and connections that helped us navigate challenges and grow the business sustainably. which focuses on protecting tenants rights, landlords rights and property rights. Another issue is finding qualified workers, especially in maintenance roles. Tim : Absolutely. or What happens if Im late?

Property Manager

Rentec Direct

JUNE 20, 2025

Between heat waves and drought conditions at your rental property, there is a lot to think about beyond the traditional summer maintenance plans.

Maintenance

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. What Free Classes Don’t Teach You They’re helpful, yes—but not enough.

Property Manager

Muldoon Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

What does it take to become a stress-free landlord? After all, theres rent to collect and vacancies to fill and preventative maintenance services to schedule. You can lock and unlock doors as needed, whether a tenant is arriving for a self-showing or a vendor needs to complete maintenance during the turnover process.

Rental Property

Rentec Direct

APRIL 23, 2025

Boost curb appeal and keep your tenants and prospects excited about your rental by ensuring your landscaping meets their needs while matching your maintenance ideals. Planning the landscaping at your rental property means more than finding your favorite plants.

Rental Property

RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

If youre a DIY landlord trying to save time or cut corners, heres some advice: DONT. This article focuses on the real-world consequences of 4 common landlord mistakes, so YOU can avoid rental management nightmares and protect your investment. This is where many landlords slip. Then someone messages you. Feels like a win, right?

Lease Agreement

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 12, 2025

This guide covers what every landlord and tenant should know about cockroaches in an apartment: why they show up, how to get rid of them effectively, and what the law says about who’s responsible for what. Landlords must address widespread infestations, hire professional exterminators, and ensure buildings remain pest-free.

Apartment

Rentec Direct

APRIL 11, 2025

During tenant turnover you need find a new tenant, complete any repairs and necessary maintenance for your next renter and schedule a move-in date so you can maximize your rental income.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help. A leasing agent is the person who helps landlords rent out their properties, such as houses, apartments, or even commercial spaces like offices or retail stores. That means they need to: Complete 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education.

Lease

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 21, 2025

They’re the individual choices that take place in leasing offices, during maintenance calls, or while responding to a resident’s email. Investing in ethical leadership and ongoing education isn’t just good practice—it’s a strategic advantage.

Property Manager

Rentec Direct

JUNE 6, 2025

Find out how to handle lease violations that increase during the summer, like unauthorized guests, extra vehicles, barbecues, noise complaints, and extended tenant absences. Summer has a way of bringing out both the best and the busiest parts of property management.

Lease

RL Property Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Most property management advice focuses on practical strategieshow to screen residents, handle maintenance, renew leases, maximize ROIthe list goes on and on. Landlord can sound rigid or old-fashioned, reinforcing an owners authority rather than their role as a housing provider.

Property Manager

Property Management Inc.

APRIL 12, 2025

If you're a landlord looking to future-proof your rental properties, you've come to the right place. Why Landlords Should Focus on Eco-Friendly Upgrades Eco-friendly property upgrades are no longer optional. These upgrades are significant for landlords aiming to lower energy consumption while improving property value.

Landlord

RL Property Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For self-managing and out-of-state landlords, keeping tabs on a propertys condition is tough. 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. For landlords, last-minute surprises are costly.

Rental Property

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 18, 2025

About the author: In 2005, The Fair Housing Institute was founded as a company with one goal: to provide educational and entertaining fair-housing compliance training at an affordable price at the click of a button. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

Compliance

California Pacific Realty

MAY 11, 2025

It can be extremely difficult for landlords in California to stay on top of the constantly evolving laws and rules pertaining to the landlord-tenant relationship, especially when rent control is involved.

Landlord

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 1, 2025

Theres a myth that landlord/tenant relationships are adversarial and fraught with conflict. Wed like to flip that narrative around and say that most landlords and tenants want to work together in a way thats collaborative and productive. Maintenance reporting policies. This includes details such as: Rent collection.

Landlord

RL Property Management

APRIL 3, 2025

Plenty of self-managing landlords hit a point where managing their rental turns into a second job they never signed up for. Maintenance Is Eating Up Your Weekends (and Wallet) 4. Many landlords find themselves walking on eggshells, trying to avoid confrontation or legal missteps. Sound familiar? Youre not alone.

Property Manager

RL Property Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

With the continuous growth of Upper Arlingtons real estate market, managing rental properties has become increasingly complex for landlords. From tenant management to regulatory compliance and property maintenance, their services allow you to focus on growing your portfolio while keeping everything in check.

Property Manager

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Being open and honest about maintenance difficulties, tenant complaints, and financial concerns is an essential component of transparency. The maintenance of a property is vital for maintaining the value of the property and ensuring that tenants are satisfied.

Property Manager

Rentec Direct

APRIL 2, 2025

A tenant portal gives renters an easy way to connect with their landlord or property manager to pay their rent online, submit maintenance requests, and review property notices.

Tenant

RL Property Management

JUNE 23, 2025

It’s the cornerstone of a positive landlord-tenant relationship and a critical tool for tenant retention in Columbus. Maintenance responsibilities: Clarifying what the tenant is responsible for versus what the landlord or property manager will handle. Property rules: Policies on guests, pets, noise, and smoking.

Tenant

Authority Property Management

APRIL 25, 2025

The local job market is powered by healthcare, education, retail, and public sector employment. Skip the funky layouts, hard-to-access neighborhoods, or homes with high deferred maintenance costs. From screening great tenants and handling maintenance calls to navigating Californias ever-changing landlord lawsweve got your back.

Single-Family Home

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 15, 2025

Investors and landlords can make some small changes that have pretty big impacts when were talking about sustainable practices. Sustainable landscaping not only reduces water usage but also lowers long-term maintenance costs. Its also a matter of economics. They want their electric bills to be as low as possible.

Rental Property

Rentec Direct

APRIL 14, 2025

Dive into what you need to know as a landlord and property […] The post Spring Flooding at My Rental Property appeared first on Rentec Direct Blog. With areas experiencing flooding already this season, you may be wondering… Do I have to worry about flooding at my rental property?

Rental Property

RL Property Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As Westervilles real estate market grows, landlords face increasingly complex challenges. From tenant screening and rent collection to legal compliance and maintenance, property management services take the stress out of ownership while maximizing returns. Pros: Time savings: Managers take care of tenant communication and maintenance.

Property Manager

T&H Realty

JULY 7, 2025

Agreement Signing: You’ll review and sign a management agreement (outlining services, responsibilities, and fees), plus any leasing addendums or maintenance authorizations. Expectations and Preferences: They should ask for your communication preferences, thresholds for maintenance spending (e.g., Property damage. Extended vacancies.

Property Manager

RL Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

Why Choosing the Right Property Manager in Columbus Matters Whether youre a seasoned investor or an accidental landlord, finding the right property management company can make or break your rental experience. Columbus, Ohio is a growing and competitive rental market with diverse tenant needs and an evolving regulatory landscape.

Property Manager

T&H Realty

JUNE 23, 2025

Maybe you’re moving, maybe you have a low-interest mortgage you don’t want to give up, or maybe you’ve just realized that your ready to be a landlord and start building long-term wealth. Whatever the reason — welcome to the world of landlording! Let’s break down what first-time landlords in Indy need to understand.

Rent

RL Property Management

JUNE 16, 2025

The average turnover can cost landlords between $1,500 and $3,000 once you factor in vacancy, repairs, and labor. Plus, they can help you reduce maintenance calls and improve energy efficiency. Compared to carpet, it requires less maintenance, holds up better to pets, and appeals to modern renter expectations.

Tenant

RL Property Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Its someone who matches your propertys value, lease expectations, and maintenance standards. Online Reviews Speak Louder Than You Think Before filling out an application, many renters check Google reviews , read testimonials, or browse Reddit threads about local landlords and PMs.

Tenant

MRI Software

JULY 1, 2025

Without a recovery plan in place, property managers and landlords may face costly repairs, extended vacancies, and frustrated tenants. Installing fire-resistant materials, maintaining smoke alarms, and educating tenants on fire safety helps reduce risks and improve emergency response.

Insurance

Rental Housing Journal

MAY 25, 2025

Background checks are the most important tool in a landlords screening process, according to a survey of 700 landlords by the property-management software company RentRedi and the real estate investment-strategy company BiggerPockets. The survey showed that landlords use multiple sources in tenant screening.

Tenant

Avantio

JULY 7, 2025

State Licensing Requirements Through DBPR Local Permits by County and City What Are the New Rules for Landlords in Florida in 2025? Pay the licensing fees: $50 application fee + $10 hospitality education fee + annual license fee 6. What Are the New Rules for Landlords in Florida in 2025?

Property Manager