American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Small homes = big profits Leasing tiny homes is one of the latest trends in the rental business. 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.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Understand the Lease Terms and Fees – A lease is a binding contract, so its crucial to clarify its terms. Ask about the lease duration, renewal process, rent amount, additional fees, and policies on subletting or early termination. Here are the key things to ask about the lease: 1. What Is the Lease Duration?

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 5, 2025

Are you considering renting out your first home and buying a second one to live in? Buying a second home while renting out the first has been a popular option for many homeowners looking to build wealth. There are a few considerations to make before buying a second home and renting out the first. But where do you even begin?

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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. For instance, if a landlord rents out an apartment, they’re a lessor making a rental agreement with a tenant (lessee). It describes someone who leases out a property or asset to someone else.

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Beach Front Property Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Finding the perfect commercial property for your business is an exciting milestone, but lease negotiations can sometimes feel overwhelming. Negotiating commercial property leases requires careful market research and attention to key terms like rent, lease duration, and maintenance responsibilities.

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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.

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Beach Front Property Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When preparing a property for rent, you handle key tasks like painting, cleaning carpets, making minor repairs, and ensuring that plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems are safe. A clear and comprehensive landlord-resident lease agreement is the best way to prevent misunderstandings. Decide how you prefer to collect rent.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

’ Whether you’re renting out one property or several, understanding taxes is crucial for your business’s health. As property management in Baltimore can tell you, renting out a property is a business. Rental income is the money you get by renting out your property. Read below to learn more!

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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?

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MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

Renting out property can be a great way to generate income, but it also comes with potential financial risks. This guide will cover what landlord liability insurance is, why its essential, and the key benefits it offers. This guide will cover what landlord liability insurance is, why its essential, and the key benefits it offers.

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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!

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Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 26, 2025

Financial Crises Unpaid rent, economic downturns, and property devaluation can impact profitability. Legal Issues Lease violations, lawsuits, and regulatory compliance challenges can pose serious risks for property managers.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 7, 2025

If you need extra income, renting out a spare room can be a great solution. By renting out a room, you can help cover your mortgage, property taxes, utility bills, and more. To make the right decision, establish clear rules for renting a room in your house. So, you can adjust your lease to fit tenants with different needs.

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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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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As a careful landlord, you want to know as much as possible about anyone seeking to rent your property in order to avoid renting to the wrong person. A Comprehensive Application to Rent is available on the AAOA web site at no charge to all members. All applicants over the age of 18 must be on the lease and should be screened.

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 22, 2025

Local zoning laws, rental regulations, and permits dictate whether you can build and lease them , with size restrictions, occupancy requirements, and compliance with tenant rights laws varying by region. Rental Regulations If you plan to rent out ADUs, be aware of your area’s rental laws. In places like Washington D.C.,

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Most landlords worry about chasing late rent, getting repairs done, or dealing with difficult tenants. Signs Your Property Might Have a Phrogger As a landlord, you are always checking on things like repairs, rent, and who is moving in or out. They might be secretly living there, even between leases. It’s called phrogging.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. Just as you are placing your faith in a new tenant to pay their rent on time and respect your property, they are placing their trust in you that you will keep them safe while providing them with a habitable home.

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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.

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American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every landlord, but there are reasons beyond rent regulations and compliance to understand the process and reasons behind it. What causes rent to increase?

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American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every landlord, but there are reasons beyond rent regulations and compliance to understand the process and reasons behind it. What causes rent to increase?

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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. For instance, if a tenant pays you in December for Januarys rent, you report that income in the year you received the payment, which is December.

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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.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Revelas platform uses AI to analyze everything from maintenance histories to leasing data, helping landlords and property managers optimize their portfolios. We use operational data to help customers secure better loan rates or insurance policies.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Some key elements to consider include: The lease agreement This legally binding document outlines the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, including rental payment, lease duration, and any specific rules or restrictions. Privacy Both landlords and tenants have the right to privacy. Key Points: 1.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 12, 2025

With rental arbitrage, tenants rent from your property in the long-term and sublet it to short-term renters through Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms. Rental arbitrage is a business approach where individuals get long-term rental leases and then sublet the rental to others for short-term intervals. This sounds simple enough, right?

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Beach Front Property Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Two popular options are flipping houses and renting out properties. What is Renting? Renting, or the buy-and-hold strategy involves leasing a property to residents in exchange for monthly payments. With a structured approach, renting remains a viable long-term investment strategy. Is It Better to Flip or Rent?

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BetterWho

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

You’re not only looking at lost rent for every month your property is empty. Leverage Technology: Use tenant portals for a smoother management experience, allowing tenants to easily pay rent and request services. These include verifying employment, checking income stability, and making sure they can consistently pay rent.

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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.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Analyzing rental trends, vacancy rates, and comparable rents can provide valuable insights into the property’sincome potentialand overall market stability. Conducting a detailed review of lease agreements and legal documents is also necessary to uncover any potentiallegal risksthat could impact the investment.

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Real Property Management Chicago

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Conducting Due Diligence The immediate cash flow and turnkey nature of acquiring a leased property can make it seem like a great choice for your next investment. However, don’t assume that a leased property is in good condition or that the tenants are reliable and pay rent on time.

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Beach Front Property Management

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The resident experience includes every interaction with their property manager and the rental property, from signing the lease to moving out. To create a positive resident experience, focus on removing friction points at every stage of their journey, from leasing to move-out. Referral Rewards: Turn residents into ambassadors!

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MRI Software

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Lease management software is used by real estate teams to oversee the management of their lease portfolios, from keeping on top of administration and accounting to making strategic decisions about contract renewals. Why do you need lease management software? Lease management is a high-risk area for businesses.

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RL Property Management

APRIL 3, 2025

But somewhere between chasing late rent, calling plumbers on a Saturday night, and answering resident texts during work meetings, things stopped feeling worth it. Youre Losing Money Due to Vacancies or Rent Pricing Errors 5. Sound familiar? Youre not alone. You’re Spending Too Much Time on Management Tasks 2. Bottom line?

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InveServe

MARCH 3, 2025

Have I factored in all potential upfront costs, including impact fees and potential rent control implications? What are the projected rental increases I can realistically expect in this rent-controlled environment? How do I calculate the cash flow of the property, factoring in potential rent control limitations? InveServe, Corp.

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MRI Software

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A triple net lease (NNN) is one of the most popular types of commercial real estate leases in the U.S. With a triple net lease, tenants are responsible for more than just their base rent—they also cover property taxes, building insurance, and common area maintenance (CAM).

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Real Property Management Chicago

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In these situations, having a subletter help you pay your rent can be a huge financial benefit. Subletters who take on long-term leases may also be available to help with any maintenance issues that arise during their stay. You also need to consider renter’s insurance.

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