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Residential Property Maintenance Metrics and Improving NOI (with Ray Hespen)

Fourandhalf

Insights and Insights Pro are basically ways to understand your own property management business against a ladder of maintenance excellence. 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.

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What Is a Fourplex? A Practical Guide for Property Investors

Bay Property Management Group

Main Takeaways Fourplexes offer multiple income streams and easier residential financing (like FHA/VA loans) while enabling “house hacking” for reduced living costs. Key challenges include higher upfront costs, increased tenant management, and limited market inventory compared to other property types.

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Everything you need to know about apartment management in 2025

Buildium

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.

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How to Start a Property Management Company

BetterWho

Build this from the start: Clear maintenance workflow (with a ticketing system) Preferred vendor list with pricing expectations RTM handling comms and triage (instead of you) Read: What Is Property Maintenance Really Costing You? Step 5: Set Up Financial Systems Dont wait until tax season.

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The Pros and Cons of Different Property Types: Which Is Right for Your Columbus Rental Strategy?

RL Property Management

They’re easier to finance , simpler to manage, and typically located in stable, family-friendly neighborhoods where tenant demand remains consistent. Lenders tend to offer more favorable terms for single-family investments, especially for those purchasing their first rental property. Property management becomes essential.

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What’s the best property management maintenance app? 6 of the top options

Buildium

Property maintenance is also a central part of what keeps tenants satisfied, costs under control, and your properties as safe and profitable as possible. That means you don’t just improve maintenance—you improve how your entire business operates. Premium: For $2.00/unit/month

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Stessa vs Buildium: Which software is best for you in 2025?

Buildium

It also includes tools such as rent collection, document storage, and basic maintenance logging, but its main strength is in helping users understand the financial side of their rentals. This connection shows in Stessa’s finance-first design. Are there drawbacks to property management software?