Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

As a residential property manager, one of your most important responsibilities is selecting tenants who will pay rent on time and care for your property. A strong credit score usually indicates the tenant is responsible with money, increasing the likelihood of on-time rent payments. Contact the employer or request recent pay stubs.

Applications

Real Property Management Enterprises

JULY 17, 2025

Renting a new home is an exhilarating adventure, whether it’s your first rental home or one of the many. This article will talk about exciting details about the cost of renting, utilities for renters, and more. Security Deposit Explained: Be Prepared Upfront When you rent a new home, it is essential to pay a security deposit.

Utilities

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Property managers use Buildium to automate rent collections, manage vendor payments, track maintenance requests, and communicate with tenantsall within a single, easy-to-use platform. Obligo also protects landlords against potential damages or unpaid rent, maintaining financial security without burdening tenants.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 23, 2025

When you’re moving into a new apartment in PA, rent isn’t the only number you should focus on. Average Utility Bill In PA Renting in Pennsylvania means you’ll have a few regular bills to think about. Which Utilities Are Included in the Rent? That said, each landlord has their own policy on what they include or not.

Utilities

Buildium

MARCH 25, 2025

The two 10% tariffs imposed on February 3 and March 3 are in addition to tariffs of 10 to 25% that President Trump imposed during his first term on items such as electronics. For example, WSJ explains, landlords may raise rents in anticipation of increased costs. How Will Tariffs Affect the Economy? according to the BBC.

Real Estate

Beach Front Property Management

JANUARY 22, 2025

It also covers personal belongings inside the home, such as furniture, electronics, clothing, and appliances. Renters Insurance While a landlords insurance covers the building, it does not cover residents’ personal property. Renters insurance protects belongings like electronics, clothing, and furniture damaged by fire.

Insurance

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 11, 2025

Saving Strategies – Simple changes—using natural light, unplugging electronics, and optimizing thermostat settings—can help renters lower costs without sacrificing comfort. Just be sure to ask your landlord for permission before you install one, of course. It’s perfect for saving in winter!

Apartment

Rental Choice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cash is a popular way to collect rent in the United States. What other rent payment methods should landlords consider? Why Offer Other Rent Payment Methods? Offering various landlord rent payment methods provides many benefits for both the landlord and tenant. They are also prone to human error.

Landlord

Buildium

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

1099 Requirements for Property Owners If you own the property you are managing (a private landlord), you do not need to file a 1099 for any work related to that property. It’s almost always easier, however, to file 1099s electronically (eFile) and the IRS requires you to do so if you’re filing 10 or more 1099-MISC forms.

Property Management

Buildium

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Fact #3: Tenant Quality Is Property Managers’ Top Concern Finding financially stable tenants is getting harder as rent growth outpaces wages, causing property management companies to prioritize tenant screening. Between 2001 and 2022, for example, rents rose by 21%—while renters’ incomes rose by just 2%. This comes as U.S.

Property Management

Real Property Management Chicago

JUNE 24, 2022

These days, proptech has clearly started to include a wider range of technologies , such as: Big data and analytics Blockchain Software as a Service (SaaS) Internet of Things (IoT) Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) The point of proptech is to make the process of buying, selling, and renting property effortless and more efficient.

Rental Property

Real Property Management Choice

JULY 21, 2015

Backyard Plants According to AB2561, landlords are required to permit a tenant to do “personal agriculture” in their outdoor backyard using portable containers you have approved. However, this law exempts properties with less than five parking spaces or properties with subject to rent control. According to senate bill No.745,

Landlord

MRI Software

OCTOBER 18, 2023

With this age group, paying bills online has become the norm, and their rent is no exception. For property managers hoping to collect more digital rent payments rather than paper checks, the first step is to encourage resident adoption. Why is online rent payment important? What are the benefits of online rent payments?

Rent

Florida Property Management

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Maintenance Issues are Ignored Tenants don’t like to continue paying rent when there are things in their home that are broken or failing. One of the main reasons tenants leave their rental property at the end of a lease term is a failure of their landlords to respond to maintenance. Surely, you can understand that.

Tenant

MRI Software

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If youre renting out a residential property, protecting your investment isnt just smartits essential. Landlord residential insurance is your first line of defense against risks like tenant damage, property loss, and legal liabilities. In this guide, well break down everything you need to know about landlord insurance.

Residential Property

Florida Property Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Working with a professional Weston property management company makes sense for a lot of reasons, but it’s especially vital when you’re a new landlord or renting out a property for the first time. Everyone wants to earn as much as possible in rent. You’ll get your property rented quickly to good tenants.

Property Management

Authority Property Management

AUGUST 13, 2015

However, when you consider all of your furniture, electronics, clothing, appliances, and jewelry, as well as any art, books, or musical instruments you own, many renters underestimate their belongings value. The landlord may own the appliance, but they are not responsible for the damages the appliance inflicts on your personal property.

Insurance

Muldoon Associates

APRIL 11, 2024

From property damages to liability claims, landlords need to protect their tenants and their investments. It covers dwelling coverage, personal property protection, liability coverage, and loss of rent. Once you convert from a homeowner’s policy to a landlord’s policy, your own possessions are covered, such as appliances.

Insurance

Real Property Management Choice

MARCH 28, 2024

The right residents pay rent on time, take care of the rental property, follow the terms of the lease agreement, and communicate openly and transparently. Most landlords will glance at a credit report, but you have to do a little more digging. You want to be sure your tenants can afford the rent. Do the math.

Tenant

Young Management

AUGUST 6, 2024

It is best to dive deeper into what renters seek out so they will choose to rent in your unit over other rentals in the neighborhood. Getting your rental ready to serve their needs is crucial so know what amenities visitors may want to access while renting out for a short time in your rental space.

Rental Property

Real Property Management Choice

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Well talk about insuring your property, protecting yourself against liability and loss of rent, and requiring renters insurance so your tenants are as protected as your investment. Here are the specifics youll want to make sure your policy includes: Property Insurance Landlord insurance is specifically designed for rental properties.

Insurance

Real Property Management California Coast

OCTOBER 18, 2022

When renting an apartment, you’ll employ different tactics than when you’re a homeowner. You probably don’t want to spend money on self-programmable thermostats or specially designed, efficient heating and cooling systems for a rented flat. Six ways to reduce energy usage in your rental 1.

Apartment

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Anyone renting a home, apartment, or multifamily property unit should have renters insurance. If your landlord or property manager offers a resident insurance program, you can reach out to them on the multifamily property software for guidance on this process. What does renters insurance cover?

Insurance

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Renters insurance, also known as tenants insurance, is an insurance policy designed for individuals in a rented home, apartment, or multifamily property unit. By understanding renters insurance, you can make an informed decision to protect your assets and enjoy peace of mind in your rented home. Why do you need renters insurance?

Insurance

Real Property Management California Coast

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

If you can increase demand for your property, you can charge a bit more for rent and straight away recover anything paid to have the locks re-keyed. Alternatives to Re-Keying Today’s landlords are always trying to find other solutions to help guarantee their property’s and renter’s safety. DIY or Hire a Pro?

Property

Real Property Management DC Metro

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

If you can increase demand for your property, you can charge a bit more for rent and swiftly recover anything paid to have the locks re-keyed. Alternatives to Re-Keying Today’s landlords are looking for other solutions to help make certain of their property’s and renter’s safety. DIY or Hire a Pro?

Property

Propertyware

JANUARY 6, 2022

Owners look to property managers to help them navigate myriad new laws and restrictions, while calming fears of income loss from delinquent rents. On the Owner Side Rental owners, overall, looked to their property managers to take on a larger role, beyond rent collection and maintenance.

Property Management Services

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For property landlords and managers, these systems are a game-changer. For landlords, these tools ensure tenants make the most of their rented spaces, boosting satisfaction and sales. Imagine discovering that customers linger longer near your electronics section.

Retail

Real Property Management Choice

JULY 4, 2024

The process of moving in and out of a rental property can be challenging for both tenants and landlords, but it doesn’t have to be. Having a strong move-in process in place is fundamental to providing clear expectations for both parties to ensure that everyone involved has peace of mind and direction when renting out property.

Property Management

Real Property Management Chicago

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The objective of the law is to ensure equal access in all housing-related transactions pertaining to housing, incorporating sales, rents, and financing. Certain cities have rent boundaries or stabilization laws to prevent excessive rent increases, warranting access to housing in high-demand areas.

Compliance

Rental Choice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Landlords typically receive several tenant applications for their rental properties. As you might expect, landlords cannot accept multiple applications for one unit. How can landlords decline a tenant according to the law? Outside of these categories, landlords may decline a tenant application for several valid reasons.

Tenant