Summer Maintenance for Your Rental Property
Rentec Direct
JUNE 2, 2025
Summer rental property maintenance is key to protecting your property and ensuring your tenants can make the most of your outdoor amenities while the sunshine is out.
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Landscaping Planning Tips for Your Rental Property
Rentec Direct
APRIL 23, 2025
Planning the landscaping at your rental property means more than finding your favorite plants. 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.
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Understanding and managing rental property maintenance emergencies—before it’s too late
Buildium
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Identifying Common Types of Maintenance Emergencies A rental property maintenance emergency is any situation that requires immediate action to prevent extensive property damage and keep tenants safe. Understanding the various types of maintenance emergencies is the first step in managing them effectively.
Rental Property Warm Weather Tips for Landlords
Rentec Direct
MAY 12, 2025
Caring for your rental property in the warmer months as a landlord or property manager has its share of to-dos, but when accomplished, they will pay dividends.
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Spring Flooding at My Rental Property
Rentec Direct
APRIL 14, 2025
With areas experiencing flooding already this season, you may be wondering… Do I have to worry about flooding at my rental property? 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.
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8 Things Investors Often Forget When Winterizing Rental Properties
Rentec Direct
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Savvy investors know that winterizing your rental property is key to the property’s longevity and habitability for your tenants. Unfortunately, there are some winter maintenance checks that many overlook this time of year; don’t forget these eight things to look for at your rental this winter.
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5 Best Maintenance Practices to Keep Tenants Happy
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. If they do not do so, their tenants will not be happy and the property owner can end up in court.
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Winter Plumbing Tips for Landlords
Rentec Direct
JANUARY 27, 2025
Cold winter weather plumbing tips for landlords are essential to ensure that your rental property is protected from damage and that your tenants have a habitable and working home.
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A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts
Rental Housing Journal
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
By implementing strong policies, educating all staff and contractors, and fostering a culture of accountability, property management companies can significantly reduce the risk of harassment and discrimination claims. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.
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The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Property Management
Beach Front Property Management
APRIL 30, 2025
As climate change, rising energy costs, and consumer demand for eco-conscious living intensify, property owners and managers are increasingly expected to integrate green practices into their management strategies. Educating Staff and Residents Creating long-term, impactful change begins with education.
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Mastering Unforeseen Rental Property Expenses
Real Property Management Chicago
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Promise and Reality of Rental Property Investment Rental property investing may appear like a profitable opportunity, but it’s important to manage your expectations. Many novice investors believe that finding tenants and securing a property is the most difficult part of the process. Don’t worry!
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The 5 best rental markets in Florida for investors & property managers in 2025
Buildium
JANUARY 27, 2025
New condo regulations: Condo buildings that are at least 30 years old are facing new requirements to undergo inspections and repairs, as well as set aside funds for future maintenance. This dynamic city offers a unique blend of government, education, and healthcare sectors, which contribute to its strong economy and stable job market.
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28 marketing strategies for property management companies
Buildium
JANUARY 22, 2025
For property management companies, this could include blog posts, videos, infographics, and downloadable guides. Educational Content: Provide educational content that addresses common property management challenges and solutions. Case Studies: Share case studies that highlight your successes in managing properties.
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Reminders For Winterizing Rental Properties
Rental Housing Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The worse of the winter season is still to come to here are some reminders for winterizing rental properties. By Rental Housing Maintenance Services The winter season is quickly approaching and with it, harsh winter weather. Heavy rain, freezing temperatures and high winds are the cause of costly damage.
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Essential Advice for Property Managers: Tips and Strategies for Success
BetterWho
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Expert Advice for Property Managers Managing rental properties can feel like spinning a dozen plates at once. Between keeping tenants happy, maintaining properties, and marketing your services, the job demands a unique mix of organizational skills and creativity. Improve tenant retention rates.
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Essential Advice for Property Managers: Tips and Strategies for Success
BetterWho
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Expert Advice for Property Managers Managing rental properties can feel like spinning a dozen plates at once. Between keeping tenants happy, maintaining properties, and marketing your services, the job demands a unique mix of organizational skills and creativity. Improve tenant retention rates.
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Snow Removal Responsibilities in Rentals: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Real Property Management Evertrust
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
If you own a rental property in a region with snowy winters, you may be contemplating how to cope with the responsibility of snow removal. The regulations regarding snow removal for rental property owners are quite extensive and even intricate. Who is responsible for this task – you or your tenant? 
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Stress-Free Landlord: 5 Ways to Automate Your Colorado Springs Rental Property
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 ? Try Zillow Rental Manager to syndicate your listing across Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads.
Top 10 Property Management Associations In The U.S.
Yardi Breeze
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Are you a member of any property management associations? Joining a professional association is a great way to network, gain access to continuing education and stay up to date with industry trends and news. Check out the top national property management associations in the U.S. Check out the BOMA calendar of events.
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How a $300 Rental Property Inspection Can Save You Thousands in Repairs
RL Property Management
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Why Regular Property Inspections Matter for Landlords The Hidden Costs of NOT Knowing Your Propertys Condition A rental property might look fine on the surface, but small, unnoticed issues can quickly become expensive problems. Without regular check-ins, its easy to miss important maintenance issues.
Sustainable Practices for Rental Properties: Going Green in Torrance Real Estate
Real Property Management Choice
MAY 15, 2025
Lets look at why going green with your Torrance rental property can lead to less vacancy, higher rental values , and lower operational costs. Why Invest in Sustainability for Torrance Rental Properties? So before jumping into the how around sustainable rental properties, let’s answer the why.
Boost Your Rental Property ROI with Property Management in Upper Arlington, Ohio
RL Property Management
JANUARY 24, 2025
This is where property management services in Upper Arlington can play a critical role in ensuring success for rental property owners. Whether youre new to real estate or a veteran investor, the right property management partner can make all the difference between a seamless experience and a frustrating one.
The Essential Guide to Insulating Your Rental Property
Real Property Management Chicago
JANUARY 11, 2024
In addition, rental properties with adequate insulation contribute to the maintenance of consistent indoor temperatures, thereby ensuring that tenants receive year-round comfort. The correlation between insulation and reduced energy costs underscores the criticality of this feature in rental properties.
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Why Fair Housing Applies to Maintenance Too
Rental Housing Journal
MAY 16, 2025
Fair housing applies to maintenance because while unit repairs may not be mentioned by name in the act, the principle of non-discrimination applies to every service a housing provider offers. But an often-overlooked aspect is how maintenance services, including unit repairs, are handled.
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What is the Average Cash Flow on a Rental Property?
American Apartment Owners Association
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The first step towards creating income through real estate is to invest in rental properties that generate a positive cash flow properties where more revenue is coming in than going out every month. Negative cash flow occurs when a rental property investment is costing a real estate investor more money than its generating.
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What is the Average Cash Flow on a Rental Property?
American Apartment Owners Association
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The first step towards creating income through real estate is to invest in rental properties that generate a positive cash flow properties where more revenue is coming in than going out every month. Negative cash flow occurs when a rental property investment is costing a real estate investor more money than its generating.
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5 Essential Planning Tasks for Landlords
Rentec Direct
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
If you are a real estate investor who is choosing to self-manage your rental properties, there are specific planning and research tasks you should consider. This overview of essential planning tasks for landlords will help you ensure a successful rental business.
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How to Market Your Rental Property for Maximum Tenant Quality in Columbus, Ohio
RL Property Management
JUNE 2, 2025
The best marketing starts with clarity: Who do you actually want living in your rental? Its someone who matches your propertys value, lease expectations, and maintenance standards. Smarter, Not Harder: The Case for Automation and Professional Help Marketing a rental property isnt a one-time task its a repeatable system.
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Increase Your ROI on Rental Properties with Property Management in Hilliard, Ohio
RL Property Management
APRIL 26, 2025
Whether its handling tenants, ensuring legal compliance, or addressing maintenance needs, a good property management company makes owning rental properties much easier. Owning rental properties can be financially rewarding, but managing them yourself can be overwhelming.
What Property Managers Should Be Posting on Facebook
Fourandhalf
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Or perhaps you’re catering to seasoned property owners who need guidance on the latest regulations and maintenance strategies? Property Management Facebook Post Ideas #1: Educational Content By far, the best thing for your property management company to share on Facebook is educational content that provides real value to your audience.
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6 Essential Rental Property Maintenance Practices
Property Management Inc.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
When it comes to a landlord's long-term success, there is nothing as important as property maintenance. Here are six essential maintenance practices you can implement for a winning property maintenance strategy. Having the tools and materials to do routine maintenance tasks can make things much smoother.
Fire insurance 101: What landlords & property managers need to know
Buildium
JANUARY 13, 2025
As a property manager, there are plenty of measures you can take to prevent fires at your owners propertiesregular inspection and maintenance of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, tenant education on fire hazards, updating electrical systems and appliances, to name a few. But what if that worst-case scenario does occur?
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What are the Seven Most Important Qualities that Property Owners look for when it comes to Hiring a Property Managers?
Esquire Property Management Group
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Finding and hiring the correct property manager to manage your rental property can make all the difference in the world for landowners and investors – this is true for both commercial and residential property. In order to successfully own investment property, property managers are necessary partners.
It’s Time to Rethink How We Talk About Property Management
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. But lets take a break from these typical topics to talk about something that quietly shapes every aspect of the property management industry: the power of language.
Why Professional Property Management Matters: A California Case Study
California Pacific Realty
MAY 21, 2025
Owning a rental property in California sounds like a smart investment—and it is. But anyone who’s managed a property on their own will tell you: it’s not as easy as it looks. Between maintenance, tenant concerns, rent collection, and legal paperwork, it can quickly become overwhelming.
10 property management bookkeeping basics
Buildium
MAY 21, 2025
For example, you can deduct the cost of education and training, mileage, and even bookkeeping services. Frequently Asked Questions What is property management bookkeeping? Property management bookkeeping involves recording and managing the financial transactions related to rental properties.
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Securing Family Wealth: Strategies for Enduring Prosperity
Real Property Management Chicago
AUGUST 24, 2023
Promote Financial Education A key defense mechanism for family wealth is education. It is essential to provide them with financial knowledge and education, fostering their growth as potential leaders of the family’s investments or business ventures.
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Top 5 Mistakes New Landlords Make and How to Avoid Them
Real Property Management Evertrust
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Underestimating the Costs of Maintenance The Mistake: Some new landlords think the rent they collect is pure profit, forgetting to budget for inevitable repairs and maintenance. The Fix: Budget for ongoing and unexpected maintenance. Preventative maintenance can also save you money in the long run.
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Strengthening Policies, Procedures, and Written Communication in Property Management
Rental Housing Journal
JANUARY 21, 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.
Portland Maine Landlords: How to Prepare Your Rental Apartment for Winter – A Complete Guide
Real Property Management Evertrust
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
As the chill of winter approaches in Portland, Maine, it’s crucial for landlords to take the necessary steps to protect their rental properties. Being proactive will not only help you maintain your property but also ensure your tenants’ comfort and safety. Reporting any maintenance issues immediately.
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The Top 5 Property Management Companies in Columbus, Ohio
RL Property Management
MAY 7, 2025
What sets RL apart is its commitment to proactive management: quarterly property inspections, 24/7 maintenance coordination, strict tenant screening, and legally vetted leases come standard. No hidden costs means more peace of mind for property owners. Quick Facts: CEO: Peter Lohmann Google Rating: 4.3 (425+ Still unsure?
A Comprehensive Approach to Multi-Family Property Investments
Real Property Management Chicago
JANUARY 25, 2024
Are you trying to successfully expand your rental property business? Tips for property management, the identification of suitable multifamily properties, and the benefits of investing in such properties will be discussed. The process of financing a multifamily property can be quite intricate.
Survey: Background Checks Are Top Priority in Tenant Screening
Rental Housing Journal
MAY 25, 2025
Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. A quarter of respondents said they try to gather information on all of these lifestyle preferences when screening. Read the full survey results here.
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A Caution on AI: The Possibility of Fair-Housing Violations in Communication and Payments
Rental Housing Journal
MARCH 18, 2025
The Evolution of Communication in Property Management AI-powered chatbots and automated messaging systems are becoming the norm, helping property teams respond to resident inquiries, process maintenance requests, and even screen rental applications. Equally important is the need for ongoing training.
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