RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

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. And all too often, it starts with a rushed screening decision or a poorly written lease. A well-written lease is your safety net. Check it out here.

Lease Agreement

Muldoon Associates

APRIL 3, 2025

People probably arent going to rent your home in Colorado Springs just because its close to their favorite pizzeria. The neighborhood of your rental property has a huge impact on who wants to rent that home, how much theyre willing to pay, and whether theyll stay in place and renew their lease agreement year after year.

Rental Property

BetterWho

JULY 22, 2025

Buildium Academy – Property Management 101 Platform: buildium.com Covers: Rent collection Owner onboarding Daily task management Best for: New hires or RTMs learning operations inside PM software. Free Gets You Started—Support Gets You Scaled Free property management education is a great starting point.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 19, 2025

AI-powered financial tools are now capable of predicting rent payment trends, sending automated reminders, and even offering customized payment plans based on resident behavior. When digital payments become the sole method of rent collection, these individuals may face unnecessary barriers.

Compliance

T&H Realty

JUNE 23, 2025

So, you’re thinking about renting out your house in Central Indiana. Before you toss a “For Rent” sign in the yard or list it on Zillow, there are a few critical things to know — especially if you’re renting in Indianapolis, where the rental market, legal requirements, and property types vary drastically by neighborhood.

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 20, 2025

Hang drain catchers and educate tenants on what can go down the garbage disposal. They track signs of wear, set aside repair funds, and educate tenants on operation. Positive experience leads to longer leases, fewer hassles, and even rent stability. Prompt attention prevents basement flooding and mold growth in cabinets.

Landlord

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. Investment Property instead of Rental Property Frames ownership in terms of long-term financial growth rather than just collecting rent. The good news?

Property Management

RL Property Management

JULY 2, 2025

Cleaning, repairs, lost rent, and marketing costs can drain profits, especially if you’re unprepared. 2x Monthly Rent Annually Here’s a simple rule that can save you from major headaches: Set aside 1.5 to 2 times your monthly rent each year to cover future turnover costs. Say your Columbus rental brings in $1,200/month in rent.

Maintenance

Muldoon Associates

JULY 17, 2025

Just Cause Eviction Protections in Colorado Thanks to HB24-1098, landlords must now have “cause” to evict a tenant or even to decline a lease renewal. You can no longer simply let the lease term end and expect the tenant to leave. You’ll have to give your tenant at least 60 days of notice before the rent increases.

Landlord

Muldoon Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

After all, theres rent to collect and vacancies to fill and preventative maintenance services to schedule. How can you not feel a little bit stressed when youre leasing, managing, and maintaining a Colorado Springs rental property ? Youre likely listing your Colorado Springs home for rent on Zillow anyway. It saves time.

Rental Property

RL Property Management

MAY 19, 2025

Savvy property investors know that rent-ready doesnt have to mean renovation-ready. Get Rent-Ready Without Breaking the Bank Think of turnovers as an investment in future rentnot just an expense on the balance sheet. Maximize impact with minimal spendso your unit gets leased faster and your investment keeps moving forward.

Rent

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Educate Residents and Staff: Provide training, guides, or tutorials to help users learn new access methods and resolve issues quickly. That means that you can connect the platform with Buildium’s full range of apartment management tools that cover everything from rent collection and leasing to maintenance and accounting.

Apartment

RL Property Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Summer is leasing season… are you ready to capture the best tenants before theyre gone? Your ideal tenant isnt just someone who pays rent on time (though thats a must). Its someone who matches your propertys value, lease expectations, and maintenance standards. Lease Term Looking for long-term renters?

Tenant

RL Property Management

APRIL 3, 2025

But somewhere between chasing late rent, calling plumbers on a Saturday night, and answering resident texts during work meetings, things stopped feeling worth it. Youre Losing Money Due to Vacancies or Rent Pricing Errors 5. Sound familiar? Youre not alone. You’re Spending Too Much Time on Management Tasks 2. Bottom line?

Property Management

California Pacific Realty

JUNE 21, 2025

Deciding whether to rent out a property short-term or invest in a long-term lease is a major choice for California landlords. Both approaches have merits and drawbacks, depending on your goals. appeared first on California Pacific Realty.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 12, 2025

Give tenants your location and lease’s required proper notice—usually at least 48 hours—and inform them of the necessary steps to take before treatment (such as clearing the area under the sink or removing food). Educate tenants—without blaming them. Prep the unit and communicate with tenants. Make it a team effort.

Apartment

RL Property Management

JUNE 23, 2025

But the work isn’t over once they sign the lease. It’s not just about a month or two of lost rent. Preparing the unit for the next resident often involves professional cleaning, fresh paint, carpet cleaning, and addressing any necessary repairs or updates to meet “rent-ready” standards.

Tenant

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 15, 2025

No one wants to rent an outdated property thats deteriorating and full of problems. Tenants who see your investment in convenience and sustainability are more likely to extend their lease agreements. Tenant Education You can make these changes as the property owner, but theres not much you can do to regulate tenant behavior.

Rental Property

RL Property Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Make Your Property Stand Out This Leasing Season June is peak leasing season in Columbus, and competition for quality tenants is fierce. When your unit looks updated and move-in ready, it wins attention fast, and could be leased before the next showing even happens. Want faster leases and lower turnover?

Tenant

RL Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

A great property manager does more than collect rent. With a flat-rate pricing model and no leasing fees, RLPM is built for owners who care about ROI and transparency. Technology & Communication: Online portals, maintenance tracking, rent collection systems, and owner dashboards are now industry standards.

Property Management

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The proactive marketing of properties and the negotiation of lease renewals are two things that can help reduce vacancy rates. Property owners are looking for managers that can: Collect rent in a timely manner: Follow up on delinquent payments and make sure that rent is collected in a timely manner.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

AI-powered financial tools are now capable of predicting rent-payment trends, sending automated reminders, and even offering customized payment plans based on resident behavior. When digital payments become the sole method of rent collection, these individuals may face unnecessary barriers.

Compliance

T&H Realty

JULY 7, 2025

It’s easy to think a property manager just collects rent and coordinates repairs—but the good ones do so much more. Property Review & Rent Readiness: They’ll assess your property’s condition and advise if any repairs or improvements are needed to make it rent-ready. What Does a Property Manager Really Do?

Property Management

RL Property Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

Heres a look at the key services a good property management company should offer: Marketing & Leasing: Attracting High-Quality Renters Effective marketing helps fill vacancies faster. They determine market-aligned rent rates using local data and list properties on popular rental platforms to attract reliable tenants.

Property Management

RL Property Management

JULY 8, 2025

Renting Out Beats Selling in Today’s Market It’s no secret: today’s housing market is tight. But here’s the good news: renting out your property can often be the smarter financial move. If you’re unsure whether renting or selling makes more sense for your situation, we can help. What does that mean for you?

Real Estate

RL Property Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

However, maximizing those opportunities requires more than just buying and renting propertiesit demands careful, continuous management. From tenant screening and rent collection to legal compliance and maintenance, property management services take the stress out of ownership while maximizing returns.

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. Inspection Scheduled Within Five Business Days: We quickly arrange a walkthrough, minimizing delays in getting a unit rent-ready.

Rental Property

RL Property Management

MAY 12, 2025

A pre-moveout inspection conducted 3060 days before lease end can reveal wear and tear, damage, or upcoming maintenance needs. Owners who delay decisions unintentionally extend their vacancy, and that delay costs more than just timeit costs rent. A simple deposit can eliminate a 3-to-5-day delayand thats real money saved in rent.

Contractors

Avantio

JULY 7, 2025

Under Chapter 509 of the Florida Statutes, a “transient public lodging establishment” , such as a short‑term rental, is defined as any housing rented for 30 days or less, more than three times in a calendar year, or advertised to the public as rented regularly to guests. Tampa Requires a city-specific STR permit.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

At its core, automation reduces the manual work required to complete everyday tasks, such as rent collection or marketing listings. Property management software systems typically include online portals and apps that make it easy for tenants to complete important tasks like paying rent, even while on the go.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

MAY 25, 2025

More than 60% reported verifying all of these details before making a leasing decision, highlighting just how rigorous the screening process has become for many independent landlords. Rent Payments Climb 31% in 5 Years The post Survey: Background Checks Are Top Priority in Tenant Screening appeared first on Rental Housing Journal.

Tenant

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 1, 2025

It means theres less of a risk that rent will be paid late, property damage will be discovered, or lease violations will be counted up and cataloged. During the leasing process and even the marketing process , be responsive. Ensure your expectations are clearly outlined in the lease agreement. Dont leave anyone hanging.

Landlord

RL Property Management

MARCH 20, 2025

Traditional Property Management Pricing Most property management companies charge at least two types of fees: a leasing fee and a monthly management fee. The leasing fee is usually 50-100% of the first months rent , which means property owners pay hundredsif not thousandsupfront just to get a resident in place.

Lease

RL Property Management

MARCH 12, 2025

In this exclusive investor update , we break down: Rental & pricing trends Where are home values and rents headed? Rental Market Performance The Columbus single-family rental (SFR) market continues to perform strongly, outpacing many other metro areas in both rent growth and occupancy rates.

Single-Family Home

Muldoon Associates

JULY 3, 2025

Think about your exit early; when you’re making decisions about what you’ll buy and how much you’ll charge in rent, and where you’ll make renovations and updates. Even if you’re planning to rent out properties for the long term, you won’t be holding onto it forever. First, consult your lease agreement. A relocation fee can help.

Property

MRI Software

JUNE 18, 2025

Anomaly identification – Proactively find occupancy or rent anomalies, trigger alerts, and take action to resolve the situation. This can include lease documents, contracts, finance and accounting data, and other confidential items. Compliance –AI Agents should be educated on applicable compliance rules to avoid risks.

Real Estate

Muldoon Associates

JULY 31, 2025

What should your lease agreement cover? There are the basics, of course, like names and contact information and when the lease starts and when it ends. There are also specific provisions and disclosures that your lease agreement needs in order to be legally compliant in the state of Colorado. Not sure you’re in compliance?

Lease Agreement