Buildium

MAY 15, 2025

You already know how to handle tenants, maintenance, budgeting, and legal compliance. Skills such as tenant screening, handling maintenance, and navigating local regulations directly transfer to rental ownership. In terms of financing, your professional background can also give you an edge. The best part?

Property Management

RL Property Management

JULY 16, 2025

Know Your Numbers Before You Buy Buying rental property is one of the smartest ways to build long-term wealth, but only if your financing strategy works for you, not against you. The financing you choose directly impacts your monthly cash flow, your stress level, and how quickly you can scale your portfolio. Your loan terms.

Finance

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Examples: A lease is signed, a payment is late, a tenant submits a request. Tenant Move-In and Move-Out Workflows Tenant turnover is one of the most process-heavy parts of property management. Workflow automation flips that mindset. Conditions or Rules: These define how the system decides what to do next.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Today, tenants expect instant responses. In this post, we’ll walk through specific ways technology in property management helps you simplify tasks, stay organized, and keep both tenants and owners happy, painting a practical picture of what different proptech tools look like in action. Owners want real-time updates.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Renting to tenants who can reliably pay on time, every time. Verifying income helps you find tenants who are financially stable and trustworthy. Main Takeaways The income verification process is a core part of finding qualified tenants who can pay the rent on time. Its a win-win for both the landlord and the tenant.

Apartment

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. Would you rather lose 50 percent of your owners or 50 percent of your tenants? One of the reasons that tenants leave is that they hate the maintenance.

Residential Property

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Tracking payments, handling lease agreements, responding to tenant inquiries, and staying on top of maintenance requests often leads to a never-ending cycle. This guide explores how rental leasing software helps landlords make every leasing tasks more efficient and enhance tenant experiences.

Lease

Authority Property Management

MARCH 7, 2025

Selling a tenant-occupied property comes with legal obligations and strategic decisions. Owning an investment property is all about strategy, and sometimes, that means selling while a tenant is still living there. Learn how to navigate the process smoothly and maximize your investment. But is it possible? The short answer yes!

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 4, 2025

In this guide, we break down what a ground lease really means, how it works, the pros and cons for both the investing tenants and landlords, and the key things to consider before signing on the dotted line. A ground lease is an agreement that lets a tenant lease land and develop it during a set periodusually for 50 to 99 years.

Lease

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. Communication automation tools reduce the need for manual touchpoints while still keeping tenants, owners, and vendors informed. That’s where property management automation tools come in.

Property 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. Speed Up Communication Tenant and vendor relationships thrive on responsiveness.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

When you operate digitally, its easier to: Share detailed reports with real-time data Keep documents organized and shareable Show a clear record of communications, maintenance, and finances The difference is noticeable. My tenants/vendors arent tech-savvy. Instead of asking for updates, owners feel informed and confident.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

When it comes to renting a property, one the most important services that all landlords should offer their tenants is the ability to make online rent payments. Traditional methods often require tenants to write checks, mail them, and wait for processing.

Landlord

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

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

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. These features help you never miss a payment and that tenants are always aware of what they owe.

Rental Property

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

Apartment management demands a careful balance of tenant satisfaction, building upkeep, financial control, and regulatory compliance. Luckily, the same principles apply: keep units occupied, tenants engaged, operations running efficiently, and finances under control. Tenant retention begins when the lease is signed.

Apartment 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. As a rule, landlords want tenants to have an income that is three times’ the rent.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 14, 2025

What is Inflation and How Does It Work As the most trusted property managers in Washington, DC, we monitor inflation trends so that property owners and tenants alike can navigate rising costs. Then, if you pass these extra costs onto tenants, the rent may have to go up even more. So, what exactly is inflation?

Rental Property

ADDA

JANUARY 27, 2025

Best Society Management Software in Bengaluru: ADDA for Seamless Operations Managing apartment complexes in Bengaluru involves balancing responsibilitiesresidents’ communications, finances, security, and day-to-day operations. As these responsibilities proliferate, managing them effectively complicates matters.

Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Read on to learn more about pet deposits, why you might not get your refund, and your rights as a tenant. ” After all, when tenants have pets, they come with the chance of scratches, stains, or other damages that go beyond normal wear and tear. Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Legally, are pet deposits refundable?

Lease Agreement

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. If the home is tenant-occupied, that becomes part of what you’re buying.

Real Estate

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

This connection shows in Stessa’s finance-first design. Managers need tools that accurately track rent payments, expenses, and deposits while keeping owner and tenant funds separate. Stessa is part of Roofstock , a real estate tech company known for its marketplace of turnkey single-family rentals.

Property Management Software

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Tool to explore: TransUnion’s tenant screening software Cloud-Based Document Integration Property management generates a huge volume of documents—leases, applications, invoices, inspection reports, and legal notices. Integrate tenant payments, vendor bills, and payroll into unified ledgers.

Property Management

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. And over time, those missed details can lead to bigger problemslonger vacancy periods, frustrated tenants, and even disputes that could have been avoided.

Property Management Software

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

Property maintenance is also a central part of what keeps tenants satisfied, costs under control, and your properties as safe and profitable as possible. They often come with mobile capabilities so managers, tenants, and vendors can communicate and act quickly, especially when on the go. That specialization matters.

Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants. 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. Can tenants have parties or pets?

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

The legislation implements new tenant protections as a response to rising housing costs. Babineaux focuses on assisting clients with a wide range of complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, finance and development. Owner-occupied properties with four or fewer units.

Rent

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

They are responsible for a variety of tasks, including maintaining tenant relationships, guaranteeing legal compliance, and assuring financial stability. This includes: Providing owners with regular updates, which include keeping them informed about the status of the property, financial performance, and tenant difficulties.

Property Management

RL Property Management

JULY 24, 2025

And those variables can directly affect your cash flow, tenant retention, and long-term portfolio growth. They’re easier to finance , simpler to manage, and typically located in stable, family-friendly neighborhoods where tenant demand remains consistent. One tenant, one lease, one set of maintenance concerns.

Single-Family Home

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. This way, you have less on your plate, and your tenants are satisfied. What Is Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI)?

Real Estate

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 15, 2025

In fact, property management companies in Northern Virginia often assist the owners in handling everything—from finding great tenants to keeping up with repairs and maintenance. For tenants, this means a quieter living experience. Tenants love the extra room for friends, pets, or weekend barbecues. Can You Rent Out an SFH?

Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 31, 2025

A Real Estate Investment Trust is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate. Here are some of the most common roles: Property Manager Salary Range : $35,000 $90,000 Handles daily operations, maintenance, and tenant relationships. ”this article will walk you through everything you need to know.

Real Estate

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

For example, in some places, landlords must provide hot and cold water, maintain proper heating (minimum temperature of 68F), and ensure trash and recycling services are available for tenants in multifamily units. On the other hand, some rentals may require tenants to cover water costs, so never assume anything. It’s a staple.

Utilities

Buildium

AUGUST 1, 2025

Overcome Data Accessibility Issues Without reliable data, it’s hard to report on a property’s finances or set benchmarks. For example, Buildium enables tenants to pay rent online and you to pay vendors online and integrates records of those transactions with its broader set of accounting and business performance tools.

Property

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 31, 2025

Duplex Disadvantages: Condos tend to have HOA fees and slower appreciation, while duplexes typically require higher upfront costs, more maintenance, and may be harder, or cost more, to finance. Category Condo Duplex Financing You may be able to get a regular home loan for a condo, just like you would for a house. What is a Condo?

Single-Family Home

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 21, 2025

If you’ve saved enough and can handle the cost of repairs or a few months without tenants, starting now could bring returns that waiting might not. Don’t forget creative financing options either. Seller financing or partnering with other investors can help you buy with less upfront cash and spread out the risk.

Rental Income

Property Management Inc.

JULY 14, 2025

Still, tenants missing rent payments somehow becomes a part of the game. This blog provides you with valuable insights on how to handle late payments while maintaining strong tenant relationships and protecting your rental property income. Divorce-related strained budgets create hurdles for tenants meeting their rent obligations.

Rent