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Property managers, here are the 5 top leasing trends of 2025

Buildium

55% of surveyed owners expect their property managers to handle leasing electronically. Enable online rent and deposit payments. Among the factors that influenced their decision, their perception of the value of their current rental weighed against the rent they’re paying. Set up a tenant portal.

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11 benefits of automation in property management

Buildium

Residents review and sign leases electronically without printing or scanning paperwork. Messages trigger automatically based on key events or dates, such as rent due reminders, maintenance appointment confirmations, package arrival alerts, or lease renewal notices. One major benefit is automating lease signing and renewals.

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How to Budget for Utilities and Hidden Rental Costs

Real Property Management Evertrust

Renting a new home can be motivating, whether it’s your first rental home or just one of the many. Let’s check out what you need to learn about the cost of renting, utilities for renters, and more. Security Deposit Explained: Be Prepared Upfront When you rent a new home, it is important to pay a security deposit.

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8 examples of automated property management systems you can start using today

Buildium

Signatures are collected electronically, and copies are automatically stored in the system. Rent Collection and Financial Automation Collecting rent and managing accounting tasks can be extremely time-consuming. Auto-Charge and Auto-Pay Options Recurring rent charges are generated monthly.

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Property management accounting essentials: 6 must-have software features

Buildium

4: Online Rent Payments Reduce the need to chase down residents month after month. Choose a property management accounting software solution that gives residents a wide variety of online and automatic rent payment options , from EFT and bank transfers to credit card payments and other options such as Pay-Near-Me at local retailers.

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The Complete Guide to Automated Rent Collection for Property Managers

Second Nature

Automated rent collection is a system that enables residents to pay rent online via digital and electronic means such as online portals, direct debit, ACH, direct deposit bank transfers, or debit card or credit card payments.

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11 property management tasks to automate

Buildium

From collecting rent collection to finding leads, we’ll focus on how readily available tools can help you work smarter and more efficiently. Automate electronic lease signing and send notifications to residents as deadlines approach. Automate rent collection to reduce late payments and ease administrative burdens.