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Property maintenance management workflows 101: Setting up a system that meets your maintenance needs

Buildium

Its no secret that rental maintenance requires careful coordination with tenants, vendors, and owners. She shared the three most important property maintenance management workflows every property manager should follow and how to implement them. Start by documenting how youre currently handling property maintenance.

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Effective asset management property maintenance: Strategies for property managers

Buildium

Property maintenance plays a pivotal role in asset management, protecting a propertys long-term profitability and keeping tenant satisfied and turnover low. However, maintenance is far from the only responsibility property managers face. This blog will explore ways to make maintenance one less stress point for property managers.

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Understanding and managing rental property maintenance emergencies—before it’s too late

Buildium

Identifying Common Types of Maintenance Emergencies A rental property maintenance emergency is any situation that requires immediate action to prevent extensive property damage and keep tenants safe. Understanding the various types of maintenance emergencies is the first step in managing them effectively.

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Fire insurance 101: What landlords & property managers need to know

Buildium

As a property manager, there are plenty of measures you can take to prevent fires at your owners propertiesregular inspection and maintenance of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, tenant education on fire hazards, updating electrical systems and appliances, to name a few. But are landlord and renters insurance the only options out there?

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A Safer Home: How Landlords Can Protect their Properties as Insurance Costs Rise

American Apartment Owners Association

Vice President & Branch Owner at All Solutions Insurance As property insurance costs inch up with inflation and rising maintenance costs, landlords are finding comprehensive and affordable insurance coverage increasingly difficult to secure and retain. By Seeta Bhandari, Sr. How much dwelling coverage do you need?

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

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.

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Don’t get caught off-guard: Forecasting tips for on-time, on-budget rental property maintenance

Buildium

Whether you’re new to forecasting rental property maintenance costs or simply looking to improve, this guide has you covered. Property Condition: A property’s maintenance history plays a big role in its repair needs. If your properties are in a hurricane-prone area, for instance, they may require regular storm-prep maintenance.