Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

If youre a landlord with just one or small portfolio of properties, managing your investment can quickly dominate your time. Residential rental property landlords have a lot to gain from these advanced tools, from easier tenant management to more accurate, less time-consuming accounting.

Property Management Software

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

If youre renting out your property, its only a matter of time before youll need to make an emergency repair, conduct a routine inspection, or invest in preventative maintenance. Because maintenance is such an important and constant responsibility for landlords, it pays to have software that can help lighten the load.

Property Maintenance

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. Weve outlined key features that can help independent landlords become more organized and tackle property management tasks more efficiently.

Property Management Software

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

AvalonBay has added about 50 ADUs into some of its California communities.The average 425-square-foot studios and junior one-bedroom units generate rent between $4 and $8 per square foot. On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Property management software (PMS) has become a must- have for landlords who want to streamline operations, manage their tenants, and maintain organized finances. For 2025, the top software choice for landlords who need a simple, effective, and inexpensive solution is Innago.

Property Management Software

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

One often-overlooked but crucial aspect of property management for landlords is the power of knowing the neighbors of the properties you own. For landlords, it can be paralyzing. As a landlord, managing properties isn’t just about collecting rent and maintaining the structure; it’s also about fostering a sense of community.

Landlord

Buildium

APRIL 3, 2025

Enable online rent and deposit payments. Renters Want All the Information Up Front Renters want a more streamlined property search process. In particular, theyd like their decision-making stage to be made easier by having more detailed information about available units, alongside having multiple viewing options.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

Rent prices are always changing, and having utilities included might seem like an easy way to keep things simple. But are utilities included in rent? Main Takeaways To know if utilities are included in the rent, your answer is simple: look at your lease (and local laws). Read below to learn more.

Utilities

Real Property Management Evertrust

MAY 26, 2025

Communication is vital in forming a strong relationship between landlords and tenants, as it outlines the responsibilities of both sides. Phone Communication: The phone is an outstanding tool for landlords and tenants to communicate effectively. Nevertheless, exercise care and maintain professionalism while utilizing it.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Why Rental Property Accounting Software is Important for Landlords Before you can understand why real estate accounting software is important, you must first understand what it is. Confusing or stressful tax reports are easy to manage with important information prepared ahead of time.

Landlord

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Note: This guide is intended to provide general information on rental property tax accounting. If youre a landlord, understanding tax accounting for rental property is a surefire way to get save bookkeeping time while getting most return for your investment. Heres a quick breakdown of those definitions. What Counts as Rental Income?

Rental Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

As a landlord, attracting reliable tenants is one of the most important aspects of managing your rental property. Social Media Marketing Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest allow landlords to showcase their properties in a visual format. Use high-quality images and videos to highlight key features.

Rental Property

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics & RentRedi report. of units paid their full rent on time — a decline of 85 basis points (bps) from May. Information is collected and reported monthly by Chandan Economics.

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. Youll need to attract and retain quality tenants, establish rent collection processes, conduct regular maintenance and repairs and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Property

Real Property Management Evertrust

JULY 17, 2025

Renting a new home can be motivating, whether it’s your first rental home or just one of the many. Let’s check out what you need to learn about the cost of renting, utilities for renters, and more. Security Deposit Explained: Be Prepared Upfront When you rent a new home, it is important to pay a security deposit.

Utilities

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

By Michael Coleman and Faris Babineaux Associates, Haynes Boone As of May 7, 2025, Washington state has a new rent control law under House Bill 1217. Washington is now the third state in the country with a statewide rent cap, joining California and Oregon. It only applies to increases on or after that date.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

Landlords and property managers use them to decide who gets approved, but what exactly are they looking for? In this guide, we’ll break down how apartment background checks work, why theyre important, and what landlords check before they hand over the keys. Lets dive in! How Extensive Are Background Checks for Apartments?

Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

More importantly, what factors influence it, and how can you avoid common mistakes that many landlords make? Monitoring this metric helps landlords assess their propertys competitiveness and make strategic adjustments. Landlords should stay informed about market trends and set competitive rent prices to minimize vacancies.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Here are 4 things landlords should consider with ICE (Immigration and Customers Enforcement) comes to your rental property from an Arizona landlord-tenant attorney. By Denise Holliday What are landlords supposed to do if and when ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) arrives at your rental property?

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Imagine going through the long process of renting a place, only to find out your landlord has policies about who can visit. So, can a landlord tell you who can be at your house? However, for the landlord, its also their investment. Can a landlord tell you who can be at your house because of this?

Landlord

Yardi Breeze

JANUARY 23, 2025

While hes no longer on the National Board of Directors, his experience in property management and expertise on all things NARPM make him a valuable source of information. Tim : One major change in recent years is how members want information delivered. which focuses on protecting tenants rights, landlords rights and property rights.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 16, 2025

Think Through Roommates: They share rent and legal responsibility. Proof of income Most landlords want to see that you can afford the rent. Step 2: How To Check Your Credit Score Before Renting For many first-time renters, the term ‘credit score’ can feel a bit intimidating.

Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 3, 2025

The rent fits your budget. It’s typically a flat amount or a percentage of the rent, and it’s often included as part of the administrative or move-in fees. Why Do Landlords or Property Managers Charge Lease Fees? Some landlords or property managers may also charge a small percentage of your monthly rent as part of the lease fee.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help. A leasing agent is the person who helps landlords rent out their properties, such as houses, apartments, or even commercial spaces like offices or retail stores. Most agents charge the equivalent of one month’s rent as their fee for finding a tenant.

Lease

Fourandhalf

JUNE 26, 2025

Property managers can educate landlords that there’s value in hiring a professional management team for their rentals. A lot of self-managing landlords, as you know, don’t want to pay someone a percentage of their rent. But what about the landlords and the property owners who don’t know? It has to come first.

Education

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 21, 2025

Renting a home in Virginia should feel safe, fair, and clear. But leases can be long, landlord policies can feel confusing, and sometimes its hard to tell whats legally correct from whats just how things are usually done. These protections are all part of something called the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA).

Tenant

Muldoon Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

What does it take to become a stress-free landlord? After all, theres rent to collect and vacancies to fill and preventative maintenance services to schedule. Youre likely listing your Colorado Springs home for rent on Zillow anyway. There are many compelling reasons for landlords to switch to online payments.

Rental Property

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 11, 2025

These days, it’s easy to feel like it doesn’t really matter who owns the property you’re renting. Understanding property ownership is useful for lease clarity, maintenance issues, verifying legitimate owners, and it’s generally legal to research this public information. Our property management in Washington, D.C.,

Property

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

The bottom line impact of tariffs on residential landlords is that it inflates costs of repairs and renovations and disrupts the supply chain we need for critical products. Here are 5 things landlords can do. The inability to place a tenant in the property can also place undue financial pressure on a landlord.

Landlord

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

They help landlords uncover discrepancies, verify compliance with lease terms, and maintain better financial control over their property. They allow landlords to identify discrepancies in rent payments, lease terms, or operational policies that could lead to financial risks. What is the purpose of lease audits?

Lease

Buildium

JUNE 17, 2025

For example, you could go after independent landlords who may be tired of self-managing their properties. You can identify these potential clients through local networking events, online landlord forums, or by analyzing rental listings to find self-managed properties. After all, market rents tend to rise over time.

Property Management

BetterWho

MARCH 28, 2025

Automating Routine Tasks AI streamlines administrative processes like rent collection reminders, lease renewals, and maintenance scheduling. Customer Service: Managing tenant inquiries and landlord communications. Visit [link] for more information on how to get started!

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 9, 2025

What pain points do you solve for landlords? What level of service do you offer (basic rent collection vs. full-service management)? Rent Collection : Online payments, late fee enforcement, and eviction coordination. Legal Compliance : Ensure adherence to local landlord-tenant laws and fair housing regulations.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 8, 2025

In fact, plenty of people just start paying rent and move inno paperwork, no problem… right? From understanding tenants at will to knowing how eviction protections and security deposits work, well walk you through the key rights every landlord should know even without anything in writing. Read below to learn more.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 2, 2025

Instead, unless the lease or landlord specifies otherwise, it typically will convert into a month-to-month lease. For example, you may be able to break it if both the tenant and the landlord agree, or there is a serious legal reason (such as major habitability issues ). However, otherwise, you typically will be stuck.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 12, 2025

This guide covers what every landlord and tenant should know about cockroaches in an apartment: why they show up, how to get rid of them effectively, and what the law says about who’s responsible for what. Landlords must address widespread infestations, hire professional exterminators, and ensure buildings remain pest-free.

Apartment

Authority Property Management

MARCH 28, 2025

Why Small, Annual Increases Are Best for You and Your Tenants As a landlord or property owner in Redding, CA, when was the last time you raised the rent on your tenants? Many property owners hesitate to increase rent, either because it feels awkward to bring up or because they worry it might push good tenants out the door.

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