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

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 Management

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 26, 2025

Effective crisis management is essential in property management to handle unexpected challenges like natural disasters, maintenance emergencies, resident disputes, and financial setbacks. Maintenance Failures Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system breakdowns can lead to costly repairs if not addressed promptly.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

When used strategically, automation can streamline communication, improve response times, and create a better experienceultimately helping you build stronger relationships with tenants and owners. Adding the right automated tools to your tech stack also helps you improve the experience for owners and tenants.

Property Management

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

Rentec Direct

MARCH 24, 2025

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

Maintenance

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

BetterWho

JUNE 17, 2025

With shifting tenant expectations, increased competition, and more tech than ever to navigate, choosing programs that actually help you scale is the difference between staying stuck and building a thriving property management business. Their programs are ideal for staying current with legal, operational, and market trends.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 20, 2025

One that ranks high is appliance maintenance and repair. Appliances used daily by tenants tend to wear out. In the sections that follow, we’ll dive into each repair, cover signs to watch for, troubleshooting steps, cost estimates, and tips for living through them with tenants. Preventive maintenance remains key.

Landlord

BetterWho

JULY 22, 2025

Coursera – Rental Property Management (Audit Mode) Platform: coursera.org Provided by UC-Irvine, this course covers: Risk and liability Lease management Property upkeep Best for: Those interested in formal education without paying upfront. What Free Classes Don’t Teach You They’re helpful, yes—but not enough.

Property Management

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

Rentec Direct

APRIL 11, 2025

Tenant turnover is the time between lease agreements when one renter moves out and the next renter moves in. 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 Management

RL Property Management

JUNE 23, 2025

Finding a great tenant for your Columbus rental property feels good. The real key to long-term success is keeping those excellent tenants. This playbook will walk you through the proven tenant retention strategies Columbus property owners and experienced property managers use. It’s not just about a month or two of lost rent.

Tenant

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Codes can be unique per resident or shared among tenants. Resident and Visitor Management: Offer residents simple ways to grant visitor access through temporary codes, remote unlocking, or visitor registration portals to improve the overall tenant experience. Advantages: Low cost, simple installation, no physical keys required.

Apartment

RL Property Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Summer is leasing season… are you ready to capture the best tenants before theyre gone? In Columbus, the summer months bring a rush of tenant movement. High-quality tenants dont just stumble onto a great rental. Your ideal tenant isnt just someone who pays rent on time (though thats a must).

Tenant

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Then, once they find a qualified tenant and hand over the keys, their work is basically done. Handling Tenant Inquiries Leasing agents are the first point of contact for renters showing interest. When potential tenant wants to confirm the rent price or an email asking to schedule a tour, they contact them.

Lease

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. Thoughtful rental property upgrades for tenants can make all the difference. When tenants see clean, modern features, they recognize the care behind the property. That’s money well saved.

Tenant

Buildium

JANUARY 22, 2025

Weve compiled more than two dozen proven strategies you can choose from to win new clients, find the perfect tenants, and grow your business. Educational Content: Provide educational content that addresses common property management challenges and solutions.

Property Management

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.

Landlord

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. Fast, clear action doesn’t just stop the problem—it helps protect your reputation, your income, and your tenants’ health.

Apartment

RL Property Management

JULY 2, 2025

When a tenant moves out, expenses pile up fast. It’s your safety net for everything it takes to get a rental ready for the next tenant. Think of turnover as a kind of “maintenance multiplier.” While some properties coast through turnovers with minimal effort, others turn into a money pit the second a tenant moves out.

Maintenance

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 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. Think about it: when you hear the word tenant, what comes to mind? The words we use every day dont just describe our workthey define how we think about it.

Property Management

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

They are responsible for a variety of tasks, including maintaining tenant relationships, guaranteeing legal compliance, and assuring financial stability. This includes: Providing owners with regular updates, which include keeping them informed about the status of the property, financial performance, and tenant difficulties.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

MAY 25, 2025

The survey showed that landlords use multiple sources in tenant screening. At the top of the list, 88% of respondents said they run a certified tenant-screening report, while 78% said they reach out to references and 61% said they review applicants social media profiles.

Tenant

Muldoon Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

After all, theres rent to collect and vacancies to fill and preventative maintenance services to schedule. If youre struggling to get a listing put together, late in responding to tenant inquiries, and unable to schedule showings on your time schedule, youre going to face longer vacancy periods and struggle to place a good tenant.

Rental Property

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 31, 2025

Treasuries Earn at least 75% of gross income from real estate-related sources Be managed by a board of directors or trustees Education Needed to Work in REITs While its possible to break into this field through experience, most professionals hold at least a bachelors degree in finance, real estate, business, or economics.

Real Estate

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 15, 2025

Tenants are looking for properties that are more efficient and more responsible from an environmental standpoint. Tenants are looking for energy-efficient homes. Tenant Appeal. Appeal to quality tenants with a quality property. Sustainability is a big buzzword lately. But its more than that. Vacancy rates will be lower.

Rental Property

RL Property Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Tenants may not report minor issues until they escalate, local code violations slip through the cracks, and wear-and-tear adds up. If left unchecked, these issues can create serious safety concerns for tenants and massive repair bills for owners. Without regular check-ins, its easy to miss important maintenance issues.

Rental Property

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. A long-term tenant relationship benefits you because it provides stability for your property.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

AI tools and the possibility of fair-housing violations in communication and payments with tenants and how to navigate the risks. This is particularly concerning in areas such as resident screening, maintenance prioritization, and customer-service interactions. Equally important is the need for ongoing training.

Compliance

RL Property Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

But achieving this isnt just about managing propertiesits about how we approach every decision, interaction, and taskwith our staff, tenants, and clients. They shape how we treat each other as a team, how we communicate with property owners, and how we create the best possible experiences for tenants. The result?

Property Management

Authority Property Management

APRIL 25, 2025

That shift has created a growing wave of tenants who want the space, privacy, and lifestyle of a single-family homewithout the down payment or monthly mortgage strain. The local job market is powered by healthcare, education, retail, and public sector employment. Theyre not vanishingtheyre renting. And theyre staying longer than ever.

Single-Family Home

RL Property Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

From tenant management to regulatory compliance and property maintenance, their services allow you to focus on growing your portfolio while keeping everything in check. They determine market-aligned rent rates using local data and list properties on popular rental platforms to attract reliable tenants.

Property Management

MRI Software

JULY 1, 2025

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. with an average claim of $52,000 per incident.

Insurance

RL Property Management

MAY 12, 2025

With the right planning and systems, you can turn rentals quickly, reduce downtime, and get high-quality tenants in place without sacrificing quality. Start Before the Tenant Moves Out Minimizing vacancy doesnt start when the tenant leavesit starts weeks (or even months) before that.

Contractors

ADDA

JULY 23, 2025

In the event of an emergency or for building maintenance, the resident is still required to grant access. Maintenance Planning: Budgets for society should account for routine upkeep and repairs. The restriction is applied in a discriminatory manner (for example, owners are permitted entry while tenants are denied).

Regulation