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3 Common Misunderstandings About EEE Inspections

American Apartment Owners Association

Exterior Elevated Element (EEE) inspections are a vital part of keeping California multi-family buildings safe and compliant under SB721 (for apartments) and SB326 (for condominiums and HOAs). ” Many building owners assume that if the visible parts of a balcony or walkway look fine, they’ve passed the safety test.

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A Complete Budget Guide for DC Multi-Family Property Owners

Nest DC

As a property owner in Washington DC, smart budgeting for your small multi-family building is essential for long-term success. Whether you're managing a newly acquired property or reassessing your existing building's budget, this guide will help you plan effectively.

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Property management leasing: A guide for more reliable long-term leases

Buildium

Whether you’re handling a cozy multi-family building or a sprawling apartment complex, getting your leasing process down to a science can result in high occupancy, more consistent revenue, and better long-term relationships with tenants. Leasing is at the heart of a thriving residential property management business.

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Financing Your Colorado Springs Investment Property: Options and Strategies

Muldoon Associates

Avoiding Mortgage Insurance with a Larger Down Payment If you put down at least 20% of the property’s value, you typically won’t have to pay for private mortgage insurance (PMI). You’ll have to occupy one of the units in the property you’re buying, which means you’ll have to be buying a duplex or a multi-family building.

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Is it possible to own an electric car if you live in a condo or apartment?

Condo Control

Numerous California companies will provide modest rebates to multi-family buildings that install Level 2 chargers. Don’t forget about paying for energy Condo owners still have to pay for the energy they use to power their vehicles. Costs can be calculated in a number of ways.

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HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Single-Family Rental Properties

Lula

In this article, well explore the significant benefits of regular HVAC maintenance for single-family rental properties and provide a few statistics that highlight the impact. The High Cost of Reactive Maintenance in SFRs Unlike multi-family buildings where systems can often be serviced in bulk, single-family homes have individual HVAC units.

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Everything you Need to Know About Investing In Multi-family Real Estate

Beach Front Property Management

Additionally, managing multifamily properties is less time-intensive than managing single-family units, especially when the individual properties are scattered across different locations. During this time, you wi ll need to secure homeowners’ insurance, arrange an inspection, and cover any additional closing costs.