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Best Property Management Software for 2025

American Apartment Owners Association

Property management software (PMS) has become a must- have for landlords who want to streamline operations, manage their tenants, and maintain organized finances. O pt im ize s Lease Management: Property management software allows digital storage of leases and related documents. Innago securely stores leases digitally.

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Rental leasing software: A game-changer for residential landlords

Buildium

Tracking payments, handling lease agreements, responding to tenant inquiries, and staying on top of maintenance requests often leads to a never-ending cycle. Rental leasing software can transform the way landlords manage their businesses, making tasks easier and faster to complete.

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How property managers can expand their business by acquiring other property management companies

Buildium

Set a realistic budget and decide how you’ll finance acquisitions. Legal and Compliance Review Bring in a legal expert familiar with property management to review contracts, lease agreements, vendor obligations, and any pending disputes. Common Financing Options You don’t need to pay for acquisitions in cash upfront.

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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

Here’s how you can verify what’s covered: Read the Lease Agreement Carefully Like we mentioned, the first thing you should do is take a close look at your lease agreement. Pros Pros Predictable Budget When the rent includes your utilities, you can allocate your finances confidently.

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Are Pet Deposits Refundable? What You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

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. Congratulations! In all likelihood, you can get your security deposit back, safe and sound.

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What Is Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI): What Investors Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

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)?

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What Is a Ground Lease? What You Need To Know

Bay Property Management Group

Financing Challenges: Lenders may be hesitant to fund projects on leased land, so it could be harder to secure financing. Also, many banks view ground leases as riskier compared to fee-simple ownership, so they may demand higher interest rates or stricter lending terms. So, the tenant could have limited financing options.

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