Authority Property Management

MARCH 7, 2025

In California, landlords can sell a property even if it has an active lease. In most cases, the lease agreement dictates what happens next: Fixed-Term Lease: If your tenant has a lease with a set end date (such as a one-year lease), the new owner must honor it. Lets break it down.

Lease

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Todays property managers can build entire operations that are fully digital, from lease signings to vendor payments to team coordination. Leasing tasks (screenings, approvals, follow-ups) follow a standardized digital checklist. For years, digital simply meant using spreadsheets instead of ledger books. But things have changed.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 15, 2025

In terms of financing, your professional background can also give you an edge. You can also evaluate creative options such as seller financing or partnerships with much sharper eyes. Keep finances, systems, and communications separate. Lenders may view your management experience favorably when underwriting investment loans.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Collecting Rent and Managing Finances: Less Stress, More Consistency Before: Late Checks and Manual Spreadsheets Rent day used to mean waiting for mailed checks, making trips to the bank, and updating ledgers by hand. Signing leases meant scheduling in-person meetings and organizing paperwork. You printed flyers.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

From leasing to maintenance to finance, they allow property managers to work more efficiently by replacing manual effort with automated execution. Document and E-Signature Automation Tools Leases, disclosures, move-in checklists, inspection forms—document-heavy workflows are a huge part of property management.

Property Management

BetterWho

MARCH 19, 2025

An accountability chart solves this by defining: Who is responsible for each core function ( marketing strategy, leasing, operations, business development, etc.) Many property managers struggle with team misalignment because employees see their roles in terms of hierarchy rather than accountability.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

Luckily, the same principles apply: keep units occupied, tenants engaged, operations running efficiently, and finances under control. This guide covers what you need to know about leasing, communication, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, compliance, technology, and growth strategies. In competitive markets, use pre-leasing strategies.

Apartment Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Whether youre handling tenant requests in real time, coordinating with vendors, or keeping tabs on finances, the right tools in your pocket can turn hours of admin into minutes of smooth execution. Calendar and Task Management View upcoming lease expirations, showings, maintenance appointments, and key deadlines all in one place.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Integrate access control with visitor management software to let guests receive temporary access codes or notifications without involving the leasing office. Automate electronic lease signing and send notifications to residents as deadlines approach. These records help resolve disputes or investigate incidents promptly.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

For some, this may mean working out more often or starting a new hobby, but for otherslandlords and property managersit means organizing finances and preparing for the upcoming tax season. Tedious processes like tracking, organizing, and managing your finances are automated, freeing up your time to manage other aspects of your business.

Landlord

MRI Software

JUNE 25, 2025

Lease administration isn’t just about paying rent on time. The Setup: A Silent Countdown The lease had been amended—twice. The Setup: A Silent Countdown The lease had been amended—twice. And then, the lease expired. Finance had to absorb the hit. This is Episode 2 of the Lease Administration Nightmares series.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 25, 2025

That said, the home is temporarily off the market while they complete the final steps, such as inspections, financing, and paperwork. If tenants are involved, buyers inherit the lease—and property managers can help manage the transition smoothly. However, there’s a big asterisk there: the deal isn’t quite sealed yet.

Real Estate

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Once the dust settles and your lease has finished, are pet deposits refundable? You Meet All Lease Terms If your landlord has found you followed the lease agreement (e.g., So, your landlord will likely have to turn to your security deposit to finance that replacement. When Are Pet Deposits Refundable? Congratulations!

Lease Agreement

Fourandhalf

JANUARY 22, 2025

Its a deep diving into: Vendor efficiency Technician efficiency Coordinator efficiency Benchmarking Finances You know what the performance actually is instead of trusting someones gut. Imagine telling an investor that you can change lease length based on what gets done maintenance-wise, and then being able to show how much more it earns them.

Residential Property

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

Main Takeaways To know if utilities are included in the rent, your answer is simple: look at your lease (and local laws). How to Verify If Utilities Are Included in Rent on Your Lease To verify if utilities are included in your rent, there’s one definitive place you should look: your lease. It’s a staple.

Utilities

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Owners should review how these limits apply to academic-year leases and typical student-housing rent escalations. Babineaux focuses on assisting clients with a wide range of complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, finance and development.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 14, 2025

To avoid this, try flexible lease options or small, gradual rent increases instead of big jumps. To avoid this, it might be smarter to wait for better rates or explore alternative financing options, like refinancing or fixed-rate loans. Diversification can help you balance risk and create multiple income streams.

Rental Property

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

Renters want quick responses, online payments, and a hassle-free leasing process. On the surface, both offer tools for managing leases, collecting rent, and tracking income and expenses. It covers nearly every aspect of property management, including leasing, rent collection, maintenance tracking, and accounting.

Property Management Software

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 25, 2025

In this guide, well walk you through how apartments verify income, and the best strategies landlords use to make smart leasing decisions. Its a straightforward way to confirm someone’s finances without diving into loads of paperwork. Verifying income helps you find tenants who are financially stable and trustworthy.

Apartment

Yardi Breeze

JULY 29, 2025

How does it fit into the Breeze leasing workflow? Disclaimer Flexible Finance, Inc. While credit card payments are possible, they carry higher transaction fees — around 2.5% — plus the 1% bill fee. Flex doesn’t charge interest, hidden fees or cancellation penalties, making it an affordable and predictable option for residents.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 11, 2025

So, youre thinking of renting a place with someonemaybe your partner, your best friend, or even your cousin who swears theyre good with finances now. It is: A co-applicant shares full responsibility for rent and lease terms roommates, partners, or family members who apply together are equally liable for payments and property upkeep.

Applications

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Sublease Market 2025: Increased Competition and Pressure on Rental Rates The increase in sublease availability presents additional opportunities for prospective tenants, thereby heightening competition among property owners, landlords and property managers managing leasing.

Commercial Property

RL Property Management

APRIL 3, 2025

Common stressors include: Late or partial rent payments Complaints about neighbors or noise Lease violations like unauthorized occupants or pets Conflict resolution between residents Requests that go beyond your lease terms Its not just the logistics of these problemsits the emotional toll. Photos and descriptions dont stand out.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

This score shows the landlord that you’ve been managing your finances well enough. That score indicates a phenomenal record with both finances and rent-paying, which places you above many competitors in the realm of apartment renting. Here, the landlord might assume there is some risk involved in choosing you.

Rent

Buildium

MARCH 20, 2025

Managing rental properties comes with plenty of moving partscollecting rent, handling maintenance requests, keeping up with leases, and tracking finances, to name a few. Leasing Any landlord property management software you choose should feature tools that will assist you throughout the entire leasing cycle.

Property Management Software

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

A well-maintained home makes tenants more likely to renew their leases, while delayed repairs can create frustration and drive them to look for housing elsewhere. The association also offers resources from educational webinars and landlord tenant law to approved providers for insurance and financing. Contact us today to learn more.

Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Small homes = big profits Leasing tiny homes is one of the latest trends in the rental business. Financing for your tiny home may be more difficult than if you were constructing a traditional home, but in some cases, you may be able to secure an FHA loan. All of your policies need to be incorporated into your lease.

Landlord

RL Property Management

JULY 24, 2025

They’re easier to finance , simpler to manage, and typically located in stable, family-friendly neighborhoods where tenant demand remains consistent. With longer lease terms and more stable tenants, you’ll spend less on marketing, screening, and vacancy downtime. One tenant, one lease, one set of maintenance concerns.

Single-Family Home

BetterWho

MAY 28, 2025

What level of service are you offering: leasing only, full management, or something hybrid? Build this now: Trust account(s) Bookkeeping system that syncs with your PM software Owner payout calendar Consider a fractional bookkeeper or finance-focused RTM to stay lean and accurate. Niche down early, expand later.

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. A major component of property management is the administration of finances in a manner that is both accurate and transparent.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 31, 2025

A Real Estate Investment Trust is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate. Marketing Coordinator Salary Range : $37,000 $97,000 Designs and implements campaigns to attract tenants or investors, working closely with leasing teams and brokers. What Is a REIT and How Does It Work?

Real Estate

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

This simplifies preparing for tax season, managing property finances, and maintaining accurate records for audits. With online rent collection, all transactions automatically log and store in digital records, which landlords can easily access, review, or export when needed.

Landlord

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

Whether as part of a full-service property management platform (that also covers rent collection, accounting, and lease management) or as a standalone solution, a maintenance app has features that focus specifically on the daily work needed to keep a property running. That specialization matters.

Maintenance

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 15, 2025

Furthermore, depending on the laws and lease agreement, the repairs or maintenance fall entirely on the owner. With the equity you gain, you could even finance another home down the line. You can take the hands-on route, i.e., screening tenants, handling repairs, and managing leases yourself. Can You Rent Out an SFH?

Real Estate

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 2, 2025

Ready to take control of your finances? Your Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) is one of the biggest factors that determine whether lenders see you as a reliable borrower to get investment property financing. But what is debt-to-income ratio, and why does it matter to real estate investors? What Is Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI)?

Real Estate

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 15, 2025

The price stays steady, the lease keeps renewing, and tenants feel secure staying long-term. Main Takeaways Rent stabilization keeps rent increases predictable by limiting annual hikes, ensuring tenants can plan ahead and renew their leases with confidence. So, What Does That Really Mean? Who Qualifies for a Rent-Stabilized Apartment?

Apartment

Property Management Inc.

JULY 14, 2025

You've managed your property meticulously, balanced your mortgage payments, and established lease agreements. Navigating Unexpected Medical Expenses Life doesn't follow a script, and unexpected medical expenses often wreak havoc on a tenant's finances. Be Consistent with Lease Terms Consistency fosters trust.

Rent