Rental Scams: What Landlords and Renters Need to Know
Rentec Direct
APRIL 30, 2025
Rental scams take advantage of renters looking to find a new rental property and prey on the victims need for housing and urgency to take advantage of a good deal.
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Rentec Direct
APRIL 30, 2025
Rental scams take advantage of renters looking to find a new rental property and prey on the victims need for housing and urgency to take advantage of a good deal.
Buildium
MARCH 19, 2025
If youre renting out your property, its only a matter of time before youll need to make an emergency repair, conduct a routine inspection, or invest in preventative maintenance. Because maintenance is such an important and constant responsibility for landlords, it pays to have software that can help lighten the load.
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Buildium
MARCH 19, 2025
Managing rental properties involves more than just collecting rent and maintaining the property. One of the most important aspects of property management is keeping track of financial transactions, monitoring expenses, and ensuring taxes are filed correctly.
Bay Property Management Group
MARCH 13, 2025
Have you ever wondered how to quickly assess whether a tenant can afford your rental property? The rent-to-income ratio is a simple, yet powerful, tool that helps landlords gauge financial stability before signing a lease. What is Rent-to-Income Ratio? As experienced property managers in Washington, D.C.,
American Apartment Owners Association
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
AvalonBay has added about 50 ADUs into some of its California communities.The average 425-square-foot studios and junior one-bedroom units generate rent between $4 and $8 per square foot. On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants.
Rentec Direct
MAY 27, 2025
If you are a landlord or renter involved with military service members, it’s essential to understand the unique housing challenges and opportunities they face. Frequent relocations impact military rental properties and real estate markets significantly.
Buildium
MARCH 20, 2025
Managing rental properties comes with plenty of moving partscollecting rent, handling maintenance requests, keeping up with leases, and tracking finances, to name a few. Weve outlined key features that can help independent landlords become more organized and tackle property management tasks more efficiently.
Rentec Direct
DECEMBER 30, 2024
One of the biggest benefits of owning rental property come tax time are the special opportunities to deduct expenses related to your rental property and rental income.
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. What Counts as Rental Income? Heres a quick breakdown of those definitions.
Bay Property Management Group
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
One of the benefits of this option is that you can rent while saving to buy the same apartment. Its a unique combination of renting and owning the property. And can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? This guide will explain everything you need to know about rent-to-own properties.
Buildium
MARCH 19, 2025
As a landlord, attracting reliable tenants is one of the most important aspects of managing your rental property. The rental market is competitive, and filling vacancies quickly while attracting high-quality tenants can be a challenge. Here are some online strategies to help you market your rental property: 1.
Buildium
MARCH 19, 2025
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.
American Apartment Owners Association
MARCH 20, 2025
AB 2747 is a California rent law designed to make Rent Reporting more accessible, helping Renters build credit while setting clear guidelines for Landlords. Rent is one of the largest recurring expenses for most people, yet it has historically not been reflected in credit scores. What is AB 2747?
American Apartment Owners Association
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
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? What Sets Innago Apart as the Best Property Management Software?
Bay Property Management Group
APRIL 25, 2025
Protecting whats yours is one of the most important parts of managing a rental property. And if youve been asking yourself, What insurance do I need if I rent out my house? Read along to learn what each option covers and how to choose the right insurance for your rental. Homeowners insurance wont cover the lost rent.
Buildium
MARCH 19, 2025
If youre a landlord with just one or small portfolio of properties, managing your investment can quickly dominate your time. The good news is that theres specialized software out there designed to help simplify many aspects of property management.
Real Property Management Chicago
JUNE 6, 2025
Lease renewals and rent adjustments are one of the most challenging aspects of property management. Numerous factors could lead to complications, rendering them difficult for both property owners and renters. Here are some innovative strategies for lease renewals and rent adjustments that are fair and financially effective.
Bay Property Management Group
MARCH 14, 2025
But is inflation a threat to your rental property investment, or can it actually work in your favor? Lets explore how inflation on rental property investment can impact youand most importantly, how you can keep your investments safe and still make a profit, no matter what changes the economy goes through.
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.
American Apartment Owners Association
JANUARY 29, 2025
In this article, well explain why accounting software for property management is a must-have as well as our pick for the top software for 2025 so that portfolios both big and small can stay organized, up-to-date, and accurate. So, what is property management accounting software and why should you use it?
American Apartment Owners Association
JANUARY 27, 2025
Because of their capacity to improve an investors cash flow, generate multiple streams of income and boost their net operating income (NOI), multifamily properties are a popular type of real estate investment. Are you taking that big step and purchasing your first multifamily property?
Bay Property Management Group
JANUARY 26, 2025
Many landlords ask, ‘is rental income taxable?’ ’ Whether you’re renting out one property or several, understanding taxes is crucial for your business’s health. Is Rental Income Taxable? As property management in Baltimore can tell you, renting out a property is a business.
Bay Property Management Group
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
More importantly, what factors influence it, and how can you avoid common mistakes that many landlords make? Keep reading to get the insights you need to maximize your rental income. Monitoring this metric helps landlords assess their propertys competitiveness and make strategic adjustments.
Bay Property Management Group
JANUARY 30, 2025
In many cases, you still have options to fix the situation and avoid eviction, depending on your landlords policies and local laws. Whether its paying overdue rent, negotiating with your landlord, or exploring legal protections, taking the right steps can make all the difference. The key is acting fast and knowing your rights.
Bay Property Management Group
MAY 15, 2025
Imagine living in (or renting out) an apartment where rent doesnt jump hundreds of dollars each year. Thats the idea behind a rent-stabilized apartment housing with built-in protections to keep rent increases reasonable and tenants in place. How Does Rent Stabilization Work? So, What Does That Really Mean?
American Apartment Owners Association
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A landlord cannot let themselves into a tenants property without prior notice, except in emergencies. Generally, landlords must provide at least 24 hours notice before entering, respecting tenants privacy and adhering to specific state laws regarding entry reasons and times. Need Legal Help? Its only $5 for a 1-week trial.
Rental Housing Journal
JUNE 9, 2025
Smith) has agreed to pay over $1 million and reform its business practices to resolve allegations that it conspired with other district landlords, using rent pricing software from RealPage, Inc., to inflate rents at more than 50,000 apartment units across the district, according to a release. “ Rents in D.C.
American Apartment Owners Association
MARCH 4, 2025
In today’s market, the kitchen and bathroom design, look, and feel are major contributors and factors in renting and buying decisions. With more and more renters turning to class B and C properties , its never been more important for property owners and managers to stand out from the competition and keep vacancies to a minimum.
Bay Property Management Group
APRIL 30, 2025
Thinking about renting in Northern Virginia? But before you sign that lease, its good to know what youre really getting intofrom the average rent in Northern Virginia to the hidden fees and seasonal trends that affect pricing. job market trends, and seasonal demand significantly influence rental costs. and urban amenities.
American Apartment Owners Association
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Landlords navigating the rental landscape understand the pivotal role that visibility plays in securing the right tenants. As property markets evolve, the competition for tenants becomes fiercer, making it essential for landlords to master the art of maximizing visibility for their rental property listings.
Rental Choice
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Credit checks are handy screening tools that provide landlords with more insight into the tenant’s financial history and responsibility. What does a landlord look for in a credit check? It can provide landlords with an in-depth understanding of the tenant’s financial health. Let’s find out.
Rental Housing Journal
MAY 19, 2025
Renting by the room: David Pickron shares his experience and some of the hard-fought wisdom he came away with trying to maximize rental income. After meeting with the experts, recording podcast episodes about it, and talking it over for months, I dipped my toe into the rent-by-the-room market. By David Pickron I finally did it!
Bay Property Management Group
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Imagine going through the long process of renting a place, only to find out your landlord has policies about who can visit. So, can a landlord tell you who can be at your house? What the Law Says About Visitors in Rental Properties As a tenant, your rental is your home. Its a tricky situation.
Rental Housing Journal
APRIL 8, 2025
The Georgia legislature has passed a bill requiring out-of-state landlords to employ at least one in-state staffer to handle tenant complaints, according to reports. That has driven up rent prices, and investors habit of camouflaging themselves with shell companies has made it difficult for tenants to get maintenance concerns addressed.
Rental Housing Journal
MARCH 25, 2025
Here are 4 things landlords should consider with ICE (Immigration and Customers Enforcement) comes to your rental property from an Arizona landlord-tenant attorney. By Denise Holliday What are landlords supposed to do if and when ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) arrives at your rental property?
Rental Housing Journal
APRIL 21, 2025
The bottom line impact of tariffs on residential landlords is that it inflates costs of repairs and renovations and disrupts the supply chain we need for critical products. Here are 5 things landlords can do. Prices rise with tariffs on these imported goods, which increases the cost of maintaining or renovating our rental units.
Rental Housing Journal
MARCH 10, 2025
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to make it illegal for landlords to inquire about a potential renters immigration status, according to Oregonlive.com. The bill would also prohibit landlords from denying to rent a home or apartment to a tenant based on the landlords perception of their immigration status.
Landlord Vision
JANUARY 30, 2025
Do your rental properties meet the criteria to be classed as decent homes? Most landlords would like to think so! However, a government consultation on the private rented sector (PRS) found that 21% of properties currently do not meet the Governments Decent Homes Standard.
Muldoon Associates
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
What does it take to become a stress-free landlord? After all, theres rent to collect and vacancies to fill and preventative maintenance services to schedule. How can you not feel a little bit stressed when youre leasing, managing, and maintaining a Colorado Springs rental property ? Maybe it seems impossible.
Rental Housing Journal
MARCH 31, 2025
March saw national rents rise slightly for the second month in a row, according to Apartment Lists April report. While the last two months have seen some rent increases, overall national year-over-year growth remains negative at -0.4 At the local level, 82 of the nations 100 largest cities saw rents rise in March.
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?
Bay Property Management Group
MARCH 28, 2025
Landlords and property managers use them to decide who gets approved, but what exactly are they looking for? In this guide, we’ll break down how apartment background checks work, why theyre important, and what landlords check before they hand over the keys. How Extensive Are Background Checks for Apartments?
Rental Choice
MAY 7, 2024
Landlords have numerous responsibilities when it comes to running a rental property. One of the most important is rental property maintenance. Why is it essential, and how can landlords deal with it? Why Is Rental Property Maintenance Important? Let’s find out.
Muldoon Associates
APRIL 3, 2025
People probably arent going to rent your home in Colorado Springs just because its close to their favorite pizzeria. The neighborhood of your rental property has a huge impact on who wants to rent that home, how much theyre willing to pay, and whether theyll stay in place and renew their lease agreement year after year.
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