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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. But with so many property management tools available, how do you choose the right one?

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10 features to look for in landlord property management software

Buildium

Managing rental properties comes with plenty of moving partscollecting rent, handling maintenance requests, keeping up with leases, and tracking finances, to name a few. The right software can help simplify the process, but with so many options out there, how do you choose the best one?

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Best Landlord Accounting Software in 2025

American Apartment Owners Association

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. Confusing or stressful tax reports are easy to manage with important information prepared ahead of time.

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

Buildium

Look at recent property management market insights and industry reports to understand emerging trends. Set a realistic budget and decide how you’ll finance acquisitions. Here are the factors to consider when structuring the deal and laying out your financing options. Many deals combine multiple financing methods.

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6 steps to jump from property manager to property owner: Build your rental portfolio with confidence

Buildium

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

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How to easily set up online rent collection for landlords

Buildium

This simplifies preparing for tax season, managing property finances, and maintaining accurate records for audits. Several options are available, such as dedicated property management software, third-party payment services (e.g., Heres a breakdown of how to set it up: 1.

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How to find the best rental property accounting software for landlords

Buildium

Whether you own a single rental unit or a large portfolio of properties, accounting software can help you manage your finances more effectively, reducing the stress associated with manual record-keeping. Make sure your accounting software is integrated with payment platforms, banking apps, and other tools you use.