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Choosing an apartment management certification: Tips and comparisons

Buildium

This detailed guide covers everything residential property managers need to know about apartment management certification. Expand Knowledge and Build Skills Certification programs cover topics such as fair housing laws, leasing strategies, maintenance oversight, financial management, and tenant relations.

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Differences Between Commercial Property Management vs Residential Property Management

Property Management Inc.

But here's the real kicker—not all property management is created equal. The differences between commercial property management and residential property management go deep enough to shape nearly every decision you make as a property owner or manager. Rent collection also varies significantly.

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6 steps to jump from property manager to property owner: Build your rental portfolio with confidence

Buildium

As a residential property manager, you have a front-row seat to one of the best opportunities for building wealth: owning rental properties. Every day, you help property owners grow their assetsso why not start doing the same for yourself? You know properties arent always full, and unexpected repairs happen.

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Apartment maintenance management software: A complete guide for property managers

Buildium

These platforms suit property managers who already use other software for leasing, accounting, or communication but want to improve maintenance management. Examples: Property Meld excels at automating maintenance communications, speeding up work order creation, and reducing tenant and vendor phone calls.

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Are Pet Deposits Refundable? What You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

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? O ur residential property management in Northern Virginia will break it down for you. At Bay Property Management Group, weve got you covered!

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

Buildium

Renters want quick responses, online payments, and a hassle-free leasing process. 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.

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Is Rental Income Taxable? What Landlords Should Know

Bay Property Management Group

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.