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Buying A Duplex: What You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

But before you dive in, there are a few things you should knowthings that goes beyond the basic buy low, rent high advice. Additionally, if you live in one unit and rent the other, you can lower your housing costs while building equity, offering flexibility for homeowners and investors alike. Sounds smart, right?

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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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7 Acceptable Reasons for Late Rent Payments Every Landlord Should Know

Property Management Inc.

Late rent payments can feel like a curveball. You've managed your property meticulously, balanced your mortgage payments, and established lease agreements. Still, tenants missing rent payments somehow becomes a part of the game. Online payment errors or bank delays might justify late rent payments.

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

Buildium

To keep up, landlords and property managers are turning to software that helps them automate tasks, stay organized, and grow their businesses. On the surface, both offer tools for managing leases, collecting rent, and tracking income and expenses. This connection shows in Stessa’s finance-first design.

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What are the Seven Most Important Qualities that Property Owners look for when it comes to Hiring a Property Managers?

Esquire Property Management Group

There is a consistent stream of rental income that can be ensured by effective tenant management, which also helps to reduce the costs associated with turnover. Does your property management team make preventative measures and repairs as a necessary step of their day-to-day duties?

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How many units qualify as a multifamily property?

MRI Software

When understanding how many units is considered multifamily, its important to know that smaller properties with two to four units, like duplexes and triplexes, are considered residential and can often be financed with traditional mortgages. Does the number of units impact financing and management for multifamily properties?

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

Buildium

They often come with mobile capabilities so managers, tenants, and vendors can communicate and act quickly, especially when on the go. The platform also offers leasing, marketing, rent collection, tenant screening, and additional time-saving tools. These are just the features in Buildium that directly support maintenance.