American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees. Youll need to attract and retain quality tenants, establish rent collection processes, conduct regular maintenance and repairs and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Property

Lula

JULY 8, 2025

Effective maintenance significantly reduces churn, with satisfied residents being 38% less likely to consider moving. Timely responses and transparent communication regarding maintenance requests dramatically improve satisfaction levels, with 89% of residents attributing satisfaction to time it takes to complete a work order.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 26, 2025

Effective crisis management is essential in property management to handle unexpected challenges like natural disasters, maintenance emergencies, resident disputes, and financial setbacks. Maintenance Failures Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system breakdowns can lead to costly repairs if not addressed promptly.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Expand Knowledge and Build Skills Certification programs cover topics such as fair housing laws, leasing strategies, maintenance oversight, financial management, and tenant relations. Benefits: Enhances leasing success and tenant engagement, boosting occupancy.

Apartment Management

InveServe

JULY 9, 2025

But before you go looking for commercial real estate in the San Gabriel Valley, you must first have a solid understanding of how leasing works for commercial properties. This guide will introduce you to key terms and definitions, elements of a commercial lease, and common mistakes to avoid.

Commercial Property

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Todays property managers can build entire operations that are fully digital, from lease signings to vendor payments to team coordination. For example: Maintenance requests are assigned and tracked in a shared queue. Leasing tasks (screenings, approvals, follow-ups) follow a standardized digital checklist.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

This guide covers what you need to know about leasing, communication, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, compliance, technology, and growth strategies. Leasing and Occupancy Strategies for Apartment Management A strong leasing process underpins your entire business. In competitive markets, use pre-leasing strategies.

Apartment Management

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

5 best maintenance practices to keep tenants satisfied and keep the property owner and management out of legal trouble. Below are five areas where good maintenance practices will keep tenants satisfied and the property owner out of legal trouble. Prioritize Maintenance Requests Determine whether the need is urgent or an emergency.

Maintenance

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. The best part? Now, you just need to apply that experience with an owner’s mindset. Plan for those cycles financially.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Key questions should focus on maintenance policies, guest parking options, safety measures, and the building’s history to ensure there are no surprises after moving in. Understand the Lease Terms and Fees – A lease is a binding contract, so its crucial to clarify its terms. How Are Maintenance Requests Handled?

Apartment

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

From automating maintenance requests to digitizing utility billing, today’s best software tools are reshaping what’s possible for teams of every size. Property Meld: Automating Maintenance Workflows Maintenance management is often the most reactive—and chaotic—part of property operations.

Property Management

Buildium

JANUARY 21, 2025

Even as the pace of inflation has slowed down, expenses like labor, materials, and insurance remain higher than they once were. 3 in 4 survey respondents agreed that prices had increased most in four areas of the business: costs for third-party vendors, property insurance, property taxes, and materials and supplies.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 18, 2025

From late-night maintenance requests to navigating complicated housing laws, many owners reach a point where they start looking into professional help. When most people think about property management, they picture someone collecting rent or handling basic maintenance. Coordinate repairs with licensed and insured vendors.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 3, 2025

Will allowing all dog breeds affect our liability insurance? Many property insurance policies do not impose breed restrictions. If your current provider does, there are alternative insurers without such limitations. Faster Leasing and Higher Occupancy Rates Properties that welcome pets experience quicker lease signings.

Insurance

MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

This guide will cover what landlord liability insurance is, why its essential, and the key benefits it offers. What is landlord liability insurance? Landlord liability insurance is a type of coverage designed to protect property owners from financial losses due to accidents or damages occurring at their rental property.

Insurance

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They both come from leasing; a lease agreement where one person lets another use their property in exchange for payment. Lessor vs. lessee have completely different roles in a lease agreement. It describes someone who leases out a property or asset to someone else. That’s going against your lease.

Lease Agreement

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

Renters want quick responses, online payments, and a hassle-free leasing process. On the surface, both offer tools for managing leases, collecting rent, and tracking income and expenses. It covers nearly every aspect of property management, including leasing, rent collection, maintenance tracking, and accounting.

Property Management Software

Real Property Management Choice

APRIL 17, 2025

But analytics and insights based on good data can make a big difference in how your Carson rental property is leased, managed, and maintained. Analytics and Leasing a Carson Rental Home Rental property marketing and leasing have shifted dramatically, primarily because of advancements in technology and access to data.

Property Manager

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Triple net NNN leases seem to be all the rage for real estate investors. Real estate investors exhibit significant interest in triple net leases for several reasons. The reality is clear: triple net leases are seldom as unequivocal as they first seem. What is a Triple Net Lease and Why are they Desirable?

Lease

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 24, 2025

Many landlords require renter’s insurance, but others are still not requiring it or verifying it, according to a new study. Smaller landlords are 60% more likely to require renters’ insurance than landlords with larger portfolios.

Insurance

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 4, 2025

In practical terms, see it as a clear summary of your rental income, organized by tenant and lease. Honeycomb Insurance has an example of a rent ledger on their site. Plan ahead —knowing your cash flow helps you budget for maintenance, upgrades, or new investments. So, why exactly should every landlord use a rent ledger?

Rent

BetterWho

JULY 24, 2025

The property manager role typically includes: Marketing and leasing rentals Coordinating maintenance Communicating with tenants and owners Handling rent collection and evictions Managing vendor relationships Staying compliant with local and federal laws It’s a rewarding but demanding job.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 1, 2025

In this article, we’ll look at some common leasehold improvements, compare them with regular maintenance, discuss who typically pays for them, share a few tips, and more. These improvements are often considered capital assets and may require landlord approval, licensed contractors, and lease review before starting.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Small homes = big profits Leasing tiny homes is one of the latest trends in the rental business. This Airbnb insurance is called AirCover for Hosts and provides $1,000,000 compensation for property damage and a similar amount for third-party injury. All of your policies need to be incorporated into your lease.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

For example, beyond the typical monthly rent payments, advance rent payments, security deposits, tenant-paid expenses, and lease cancelling fees all count as taxable, according to the IRS. For instance, consider factors like repair costs, mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance premiums, and utilities.

Rental Income

California Leasing & Management

JUNE 11, 2025

As a full-service property management company serving Santa Clarita and the wider LA and Ventura regions, California Leasing believes in transparency and informed choices. Does the standard fee include tenant placement, rent collection, routine inspections, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting? Get a clear, itemized list.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Pet deposits are basically a landlord’s safety net, a form of informal “insurance.” Once the dust settles and your lease has finished, are pet deposits refundable? You Meet All Lease Terms If your landlord has found you followed the lease agreement (e.g., What Are Pet Deposits? Congratulations!

Lease Agreement

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. More Maintenance Responsibility SFHs often come with yards, driveways, and more square footage. SFHs are common in many neighborhoods. Can You Rent Out an SFH?

Real Estate

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

This isn’t just limited to the monthly rent; it also encompasses other payments such as advance rent, security deposits, and lease cancellation fees. Rental income includes all the payments you receive from tenants. Knowing what constitutes rental income is the first step in effective tax accounting for your rental property.

Rental Property Management

Property Management Inc.

MARCH 13, 2025

Commercial property managers must juggle tasks like lease negotiations, property maintenance, and ensuring compliance with zoning laws. Long-term leases are standard in commercial real estate, offering a stable income for property owners. Lease Agreements Residential lease agreements are straightforward.

Residential Property Management

RL Property Management

APRIL 3, 2025

Maintenance Is Eating Up Your Weekends (and Wallet) 4. Property managers are trained to enforce leases, mediate issues, and handle difficult conversations without emotion. If youre constantly fielding vague maintenance requests or scrambling to find a plumber on a Sunday, you know the drill. Table of Contents 1.

Property Management

T&H Realty

JULY 7, 2025

Document Collection: This includes: Any current leases HOA or city rules Vendor contacts (if you have preferred ones) Insurance and utility information 3. Agreement Signing: You’ll review and sign a management agreement (outlining services, responsibilities, and fees), plus any leasing addendums or maintenance authorizations.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 2, 2025

Lets look at them both: Front-End DTI (Housing DTI) The front-end DTI focuses only on housing expensesthings like your mortgage payment, property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, and HOA fees, if applicable. Meanwhile, g roceries, utilities, insurance, phone bills, and entertainment expenses don’t typically count as debt.

Real Estate

RL Property Management

JULY 24, 2025

With longer lease terms and more stable tenants, you’ll spend less on marketing, screening, and vacancy downtime. These properties often appeal to renters who treat the home like their own, leading to better care and fewer maintenance issues. One tenant, one lease, one set of maintenance concerns. Leasing restrictions.

Single-Family Home

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

million Pet-Related Costs Now, let’s compare this to the actual costs associated with pet-related damages and basic pet amenities: Industry data suggests that pet-related damages average between $210-$600 per unit per lease term, with many pet-owning residents leaving apartments in similar condition to non-pet owners.

Apartment

Yardi Breeze

APRIL 2, 2025

Upselling is a key skill that applies across industries, so you should be ready to discuss premium storage features such as 24-hour access or tenant insurance in addition to renting the storage unit. A digital, hassle-free leasing process will move deals along faster. Understand the terms and conditions of your contracts.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 14, 2025

As the name suggests, these are properties leased out for short periods—usually 30 days or less. Here’s what makes them such a smart choice: Higher Income Potential Short-term rentals can bring in more revenue than long-term leases, especially in popular tourist or business hubs. What Is STR in Real Estate? In busy markets like D.C.,

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