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Landlords: The Power of Knowing Your Property Neighbors

Rental Housing Journal

One often-overlooked but crucial aspect of property management for landlords is the power of knowing the neighbors of the properties you own. For landlords, it can be paralyzing. Neighbors are also valuable sources of information about the condition of your rental properties. Here are 4 steps you can take.

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Best Property Management Software for 2025

American Apartment Owners Association

Property management software (PMS) has become a must- have for landlords who want to streamline operations, manage their tenants, and maintain organized finances. But with so many property management tools available, how do you choose the right one?

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How to easily set up online rent collection for landlords

Buildium

When it comes to renting a property, one the most important services that all landlords should offer their tenants is the ability to make online rent payments. Older rent collection process often presents significant challengesmissed payments, delayed processing, and the hassle of managing paper records.

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Compare the property’s cap rate to other properties in the market to assess the propertys potential return on investment. Take out landlord insurance A landlord insurance policy is meant to protect you as an investment property owner while safeguarding your rental properties.

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Multifamily property lease audits: Best practices for landlords

MRI Software

Lease audits play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in multifamily property management. They help landlords uncover discrepancies, verify compliance with lease terms, and maintain better financial control over their property. What is the purpose of lease audits?

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What Are Apartment Quiet Hours and Why Do They Matter?

Bay Property Management Group

Landlords should clearly define and enforce quiet hour rules in leases, provide tenants with easy ways to report noise complaints, and aim for fair solutions before escalating to formal notices or evictions. Yes, they are, especially when the landlord outlines them in the lease agreement. Are Quiet Hours Legally Enforceable?

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Here’s How to Get Your First Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

Read along as we share simple tips and a bit of perspective from the people who manage properties every day. Proof of income Most landlords want to see that you can afford the rent. But when youre apartment hunting, its one of the first things landlords look at to decide if youre a qualified tenant.