Buildium

JUNE 26, 2025

To get more residents through the door, some property managers offer security deposit alternatives. They’re designed to ease the financial burden on renters while still offering protection for property managers in case of damage or missed rent. Below are five options to consider using in your property management business.

Tenant

Buildium

MAY 15, 2025

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? Why Transition to Rental Property Investment? Plan for those cycles financially.

Property Management

Yardi Breeze

JULY 22, 2025

Financial reporting is a crucial aspect of real estate accounting, making it an integral part of property management software. This unique feature makes it easy to consolidate data and customize your financial reports for property owners. For example, a client can track insurance numbers or vendor details using custom fields.

Property

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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.

Property Maintenance

Real Property Management Evertrust

JULY 17, 2025

From utilities and security deposits to holding the proper insurance, spending can quickly add up. The goal of a security deposit is to protect the landlord from financial problems in the event of property damage or other expenses. Some landlords require renters’ insurance, while others don’t really care.

Utilities

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the property management business emergencies are inevitable. Your approach can significantly impact the profitability of each property in your portfolio, tenant satisfaction, relationships with your clients, and compliance with legal obligations. How swiftly and effectively you address these emergencies is what you can control.

Property Maintenance

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Todays property managers can build entire operations that are fully digital, from lease signings to vendor payments to team coordination. In this article, were exploring what going digital really means, how it transforms your daily operations, and why its becoming the standard for property managers everywhere. But things have changed.

Property Management

Lula

JULY 8, 2025

The financial health and growth of property management companies is more closely tied to resident experience than ever before. Lease-attached services like internet and renters insurance are highly valued, with nearly 80% of renters open to paying additional fees for such conveniences.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Owning a rental property often means wearing many hatslandlord, accountant, and sometimes even handyman. So, if youre taking care of repairs yourself, can you deduct the cost of your own labor on a rental property? So, normally, you can deduct labor costs when you hire someone to work on your rental property. Lets break it down.

Rental Property

AirKeeper

MAY 6, 2025

Whether you’re self-managing or working with a property manager who isnt delivering, there are signs that it might be time for a change. A professional property manager can relieve the pressure, boost your returns, and help you enjoy the benefits of your investment without the daily stress.

Professional Property Management

Buildium

JANUARY 27, 2025

Extreme weather events: Floridas vulnerability to hurricanes and rising sea levels has raised insurance premiums and made it more difficult to find an insurance provider within the state. The student, faculty, and staff population contributes to a reliable rental market, particularly for properties near these campuses.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

They maintain property value, protect tenant safety, and deliver service that keeps residents happy and loyal. Property managers can track requests in real time, assign and schedule tasks effectively, and communicate clearly with tenants and vendors. Apartment managers do much more than fix leaking faucets or unclog drains.

Maintenance

Buildium

JANUARY 21, 2025

Generating enough revenue to compensate for rising costs remains a top challenge for property management companies in 2025. Even as the pace of inflation has slowed down, expenses like labor, materials, and insurance remain higher than they once were.

Property Management

MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

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

Insurance

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 18, 2025

Thinking About Hiring a Property Manager in Southern California? Owning rental property in areas like Los Angeles, Long Beach, or Orange County can be a significant investment, but managing it all yourself can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where property management companies come in. Why Hire a Property Manager?

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 12, 2025

As your property management company grows, your maintenance game has to level up, too. Thats what process solutions consultant Kelli Segretto of K Segretto Consulting told us based on her 20+ years of experience within multifamily, single-family, and LIHTC property management. In-house staff are being hired to handle work orders.

Maintenance

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

As property managers look to do more with less, software that focuses on automating important processes has become more popular. This guide walks you through some of the most use property management automation software that you can start using now. Property Meld® helps property managers get proactive.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’re looking to expand your real estate portfolio or property management services within Illinois, this post will guide you through evaluating 5 up-and-coming real estate markets there. We’ll share rental market statistics for each city, including inventory growth, rent growth, vacancy rates, cap rates, and property price appreciation.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 3, 2025

Michelson Found Animals Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) offers compelling reasons why property owners should reconsider breed and weight restrictions and implement pet-inclusive policies that benefit both renters and operators alike. Will allowing all dog breeds affect our liability insurance?

Insurance

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Note: This guide is intended to provide general information on rental property tax accounting. For specific advice on your own property or portfolio, speak with a tax professional that can examine your specific situation in detail. Operating Expenses Operating expenses are the costs of maintaining and managing your rental property.

Rental Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 22, 2025

Key challenges include higher upfront costs, increased tenant management, and limited market inventory compared to other property types. Successful investing requires careful consideration of location, cash flow potential, property condition, local regulations, and effective property management strategies.

Single-Family Home

T&H Realty

JULY 28, 2025

As someone who has owned nearly 200 rental properties, I’ve seen (and paid for) just about everything that can break, leak, or fall off (or onto) a building. If you’ve ever thought, “I could fix that for five bucks,” you’re not wrong — if you have the time, tools, expertise, transportation, scheduling bandwidth, and insurance.

Maintenance

Hospitable

JULY 30, 2025

Airbnb Insurance for Hosts By The Hospitable Team Beginner's Guides , OTAs Being an Airbnb host can help you earn extra income, but what if something happens to your vacation rental property when you open it to temporary guests? Airbnb provides protection for hosts in the event of an incident at their property.

Insurance

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For landlords and property managers, these versatile vehicles can be an enticing option to diversify short-term rental offerings. Ensuring Safe and Reliable Vehicles Just like any property you list, motorhomes require upkeep and verification to deliver a reliable, worry-free experience. And then there is insurance.

Property 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. Greater Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate Market With such a robust real estate market, Los Angeles County consistently attracts investments in commercial properties.

Commercial Property

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

From the tech-fueled growth of Raleigh to the financial strength of Charlotte and the coastal charm of Wilmington, the Tar Heel State presents a wide range of opportunities for rental investors and property managers. We’ll also highlight economic and demographic trends in each market. Multifamily Cap Rate (Q3-’24): 6.2%

Property Management

BetterWho

JULY 24, 2025

How to Become a Property Manager-and Actually Build a Business If you’ve ever thought about how to become a property manager , you’re not alone. With rising rental demand and more investment properties hitting the market, property management is one of the most sought-after career paths in real estate.

Property Management

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

HOA Managememt

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Finally, the new board members must have access to the HOA’s insurance policies. RELATED ARTICLES: HOA Annual Report: How To Make One For Homeowners HOA Fraud on The Rise: How to Safeguard Your Property, Community, and Finances What Is A HOA Board Member Holdover?

Attorney

Zeevou

MARCH 19, 2025

Property management expansion into new markets presents a prime growth opportunity , enabling property managers to tap into new revenue streams and diversify their portfolios. This blog post highlights essential strategies for successfully expanding your property management business. How Can Property Managers Enter New Markets?

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

For multifamily property owners and investors, this new law has significant implications. It affects the amount by which rents can increase each year, changes income and expense planning, and may influence property values. Owner-occupied properties with four or fewer units. It only applies to increases on or after that date.

Rent

Real Property Management Choice

APRIL 17, 2025

Wondering what all the fuss is about when you hear property managers talk about data analytics? But analytics and insights based on good data can make a big difference in how your Carson rental property is leased, managed, and maintained. Marketing your rental property gets a boost when youre willing to use data analytics, too.

Property Management

Condo Control

JULY 21, 2025

One comprehensive study found that over 90% of property management companies had growth as their #1 priority. Acquiring more clients is one of the main ways property management companies can generate additional revenue; however, companies can also lose good clients if they try to take on too much work or reduce their service standards.

Management

Lula

JUNE 10, 2025

Lula is excited to announce that Bridge Homes, a leader in high-quality single-family rental homes, has chosen Lula as its maintenance source provider for its Atlanta properties. As a subsidiary of Bridge Investment Group, Bridge Homes leverages national expertise to deliver excellence in property management.

Maintenance

Rentec Direct

APRIL 14, 2025

With areas experiencing flooding already this season, you may be wondering… Do I have to worry about flooding at my rental property? Dive into what you need to know as a landlord and property […] The post Spring Flooding at My Rental Property appeared first on Rentec Direct Blog.

Rental Property

Buildium

APRIL 16, 2025

We sat down with property management and process solutions consultant Kelli Segretto of K Segretto Consulting to tap into her 20+ years of experience within multifamily, single family, and LIHTC property management. Start by documenting how youre currently handling property maintenance. Then make minor adjustments and tweaks.

Maintenance

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

This detailed guide covers everything residential property managers need to know about apartment management certification. Improve Property Operations and Resident Experience Certified managers apply best practices that reduce vacancies, lower maintenance expenses, and enhance tenant satisfaction.

Apartment Management