MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

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. What is landlord liability insurance? Why do landlords need liability insurance?

Insurance

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Your approach can significantly impact the profitability of each property in your portfolio, tenant satisfaction, relationships with your clients, and compliance with legal obligations. HVAC Failure Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for tenant comfort and safety. Prioritize tenant safety.

Property Maintenance

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

5 best maintenance practices to keep tenants satisfied and keep the property owner and management out of legal trouble. If they do not do so, their tenants will not be happy and the property owner can end up in court. However, they are important to the tenant and must be addressed in a timely manner.

Maintenance

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. They also have to balance budgets, manage multiple sites and tenants, and adhere to legal requirements.

Property Maintenance

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 4, 2025

If you’re managing multiple tenants—or thinking of expanding your portfolio— property management in Washington, D.C., In practical terms, see it as a clear summary of your rental income, organized by tenant and lease. Payment method: Whether the tenant used cash, M-Pesa, bank transfer, or any other method.

Rent

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 26, 2025

Effective Crisis Management Strategies Effective crisis management strategies help property managers respond swiftly to unexpected challenges, minimizing damage and maintaining tenant trust. Ensuring Financial Preparedness and Insurance Coverage Financial preparedness ensures stability and confidence during unexpected situations.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

Apartment management demands a careful balance of tenant satisfaction, building upkeep, financial control, and regulatory compliance. Luckily, the same principles apply: keep units occupied, tenants engaged, operations running efficiently, and finances under control. Start marketing units before tenants move out to reduce vacancy time.

Apartment Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

You dont have to: Dig through file cabinets Sort through email chains Ask your team who last had the document Leases, correspondence, work orders, receipts, insurance certificatesits all right there. My tenants/vendors arent tech-savvy. Work From Anywhere Without Losing Control Digital tools untether you from the office.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Expand Knowledge and Build Skills Certification programs cover topics such as fair housing laws, leasing strategies, maintenance oversight, financial management, and tenant relations. Benefits: Enhances leasing success and tenant engagement, boosting occupancy. Below are some well-known apartment management certifications.

Apartment 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. Look for: Automated updates and notifications to tenants and vendors.

Maintenance

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.

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Buildium

MAY 15, 2025

You already know how to handle tenants, maintenance, budgeting, and legal compliance. Skills such as tenant screening, handling maintenance, and navigating local regulations directly transfer to rental ownership. Look for areas with job growth, good schools, and tenant-friendly amenities. The best part?

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Genuine Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

Renting a house with a pool in California can be a great investment thats highly appealing to potential tenants. From safety regulations and maintenance to liability and insurance, theres a lot to consider before handing over the keys. But with that added luxury comes increased responsibility.

Rent

Yardi Breeze

JULY 22, 2025

For example, a client can track insurance numbers or vendor details using custom fields. Clients choose one data point, such as properties or tenants. Custom Reports reduce manual entry and make it faster to get the information you need in the format you want. Who might benefit from custom reports over standard report templates?

Property

InveServe

JULY 9, 2025

For example, the office market , while showing signs of stability, can still have many empty spaces, often putting tenants in a stronger bargaining position. For the tenant, this means predictable budgeting. Single Net (N) Lease The tenant pays their base rent plus an agreed-upon part of the property taxes.

Commercial Property

Real Property Associates

JUNE 26, 2025

When your unit sits empty, you’re not just missing out on rent, you’re also covering fixed costs like mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance without any income to offset them. This guide offers proven leasing strategies to help you reduce rental vacancy in Seattle, attract high-quality tenants faster, and protect your returns.

Lease

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Tenants submit work orders through a mobile-friendly portal, and the system automatically routes the issue to in-house techs or trusted vendors based on rules you set. The platform automates everything from online rent payments and late fee enforcement to lease renewals and tenant onboarding.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

After all, youre managing tenants, maintaining the property, and, of course, getting income. But generally, any money you getwhether its from monthly rent, advance payments, or even services tenants provide instead of rentmust be reported to the IRS and your local tax authorities. Read below to learn more! Is Rental Income Taxable?

Rental Income

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 18, 2025

A professional property manager can help you: Stay compliant with changing landlord-tenant laws like AB 1482. Screen and place tenants more effectively. Coordinate repairs with licensed and insured vendors. Happy tenants renew more often, reducing turnover costs Preventive maintenance minimizes surprise repairs.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Additionally, inquire about renters insurance requirements, potential rent increases, and pest control policies to avoid unexpected expenses and inconveniences. This will help ensure that you understand your responsibilities and rights as a tenant. Is Renters Insurance Required? How Are Maintenance Requests Handled?

Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

For instance, if a landlord rents out an apartment, they’re a lessor making a rental agreement with a tenant (lessee). For example, the lessor could be a landlord renting out an apartment, a tenant subletting their rental, a business leasing out office space, or even someone renting out equipment. Theyll usually have insurance.

Lease Agreement

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants. Preparing your tiny home for tenants The aesthetics and style you choose for your tiny house rental property can have an impact on the type of renters you attract. Can tenants have parties or pets?

Landlord

Muldoon Associates

JULY 17, 2025

Let’s talk about some of the newest and most important laws in the Colorado landlord and tenant space right now. Just Cause Eviction Protections in Colorado Thanks to HB24-1098, landlords must now have “cause” to evict a tenant or even to decline a lease renewal.

Landlord

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Rental income includes all the payments you receive from tenants. 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. Heres a quick breakdown of those definitions. What Counts as Rental Income?

Rental Property Management

Buildium

MAY 12, 2025

Whats your average tenant satisfaction rating? LeadSimple lets property managers build automated processes for managing leads and tenants. Instead, take the time to collect a vendors business license, proof of insurance, and other essential documents. For example, how many callbacks are you getting on work orders?

Maintenance

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Most landlords worry about chasing late rent, getting repairs done, or dealing with difficult tenants. Sometimes, it even happens in rental units that are sitting empty between tenants. Personal items that dont belong: Finding random belongingsclothes, backpacks, food wrappersthat dont belong to you or your tenants is a huge red flag.

Real Estate

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Even though you cant claim a tax deduction from your hands-on work, it increases your propertys appeal and market value, which can attract better tenants and higher rent in the long run. Insurance Premiums Any money you spend on insurance for your rental property can be deducted from your taxable income.

Rental Property

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Read on to learn more about pet deposits, why you might not get your refund, and your rights as a tenant. Pet deposits are basically a landlord’s safety net, a form of informal “insurance.” Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Legally, are pet deposits refundable? What Are Pet Deposits?

Lease Agreement

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

Although the landlord may check your credit, they may be more flexible about your score since an established tenant is already taking on some of the rental responsibilities. This way, the landlord can feel more assured that they have extra “insurance” of sorts to cover any what ifs.

Rent

Real Property Management Choice

APRIL 17, 2025

Data analytics help you understand renter demographics, revealing who your tenants are likely to be and what kind of amenities and features might appeal to them. You can expect to pinpoint where demand is highest and how to reach prospective tenants. This allows you to stay ahead of market trends. Enhance Cash Flow Management.

Property Management

Authority Property Management

MARCH 14, 2025

Generate Passive Income and Build Long-Term Wealth Renting out your home can create a steady stream of passive income, which can help cover the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. This means that having a tenant in your current home could help you qualify for a more expensive or desirable primary residence.

Rental Property

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 22, 2025

By Jason Jones SVP, Risk Management The National Real Estate Insurance Group Exclusions outline what your insurance policy does not cover. Insurance covers sudden, accidental damage, not gradual or preventable issues. As insurers differ, policy language may mention mold, organic pathogens, mycotoxins, or penicillium.

Insurance

American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 12, 2025

Noncompliance could result in civil penalties, insurance complications, or tenant safety risks — yet many owners still aren’t sure where to begin. Starting January 1, 2025, all qualifying properties must complete required inspections of balconies and other exterior elevated elements (EEEs).

Compliance

T&H Realty

JULY 28, 2025

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. Tenant No-Shows Roughly 1 in 15 scheduled jobs ends with our tech on‑site but locked out. per mile for fuel, wear‑and‑tear, insurance, and depreciation.

Maintenance

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. In some fourplexes, tenants might share a main hallway or entrance, but once inside their unit, it’s completely private. More Tenants, More Management With more units comes more responsibility.

Single-Family Home

California Leasing & Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Does the standard fee include tenant placement, rent collection, routine inspections, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting? What is Your Tenant Screening Process? The quality of your tenants directly impacts your investment. What is their typical response time for tenant requests? Get a clear, itemized list.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

Managers need tools that accurately track rent payments, expenses, and deposits while keeping owner and tenant funds separate. These tools remove bottlenecks from the leasing cycle and help teams move tenants in quickly without bouncing between systems. Automation plays a big role here.

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