Beach Front Property Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As proptech continues to expand, integrating smart technology into rental units early gives properties a strong competitive edge. This integration allowsproperty managersto access resident information, handle maintenance requests, and manage real estate automation settings from a single platform.

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BetterWho

APRIL 4, 2025

KPIs Give You: Clarity on performance across departments (leasing, maintenance, accounting, etc.) Occupancy Rate This tells you how many of your rental units are currently leased. A low occupancy rate may mean issues with leasing agents, marketing, or tenant retention.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 13, 2025

So, here’s how you (or your maintenance team) can do it right: 1. Here is what the lay says: The Warranty of Habitability Under whats called the Warranty of Habitability , youre legally required to make sure your rental unit is livable. Just rememberagain, your lease cant override the law. Tenant Bill of Rights.

Apartment

Young Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A vacant rental unit not only generates no income but also adds to ongoing costs like maintenance, utilities, and advertising. Keeping your rental property occupied with reliable tenants is crucial for maximizing your return on investment and minimizing the time between leases.

Rental Property

Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As a child, Hank Rossi sometimes helped his father take care of the family rental-maintenance business. In the mid-90s he got into the rental business for himself. After he retired, he started a real-estate brokerage business with his sister that focuses on property management and leasing. Visit his website: [link].

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Buildium

JUNE 9, 2025

When you acquire another company, you can quickly add new rental units under management, enter new markets, and broaden the types of properties you oversee. Review their software platforms, vendor agreements, and maintenance processes. Plus, you gain seasoned staff, proven processes, and established client relationships.

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Authority Property Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Spring: Refresh and Prepare for Peak Season Spring is all about renewal, making it the perfect time for maintenance and getting ready for a busy rental season. HVAC Tune-Up Service air conditioning units before summer heat sets in. Many leases end, and new tenants move in.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Common Landlord Mistakes Can Increase Vacancy Rates – Setting rent too high, neglecting marketing, and ignoring maintenance requests can all contribute to longer vacancy periods. Proactive management, market research, and tenant-focused practices help keep occupancy rates high and rental income steady.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 15, 2025

The price stays steady, the lease keeps renewing, and tenants feel secure staying long-term. Main Takeaways Rent stabilization keeps rent increases predictable by limiting annual hikes, ensuring tenants can plan ahead and renew their leases with confidence. Number of units Often, buildings with six or more rental units are included.

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Although many people consider a house up to 600 square feet to be a tiny home, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix AQ, stated that tiny houses are dwelling units measuring 400 square feet (37 m 2 ) or less in floor area, excluding lofts. All of your policies need to be incorporated into your lease.

Landlord

Property Management Inc.

MARCH 13, 2025

During vacancy, you're left covering property taxes, mortgage payments, and maintenance costs. Reducing vacancy rates isn't just about luck or timing; it's about strategy, preparation, and knowing the right moves to fill your rental units. But here's the good news: you can turn the tide.

Landlord

Buildium

JUNE 17, 2025

For example, Buildium Marketplace partner Beekin analyzes data from over 15 million rental units to quickly give you rent estimates for apartments, single-family homes, and condos. Collect e-signatures with custom lease templates to streamline tenant onboarding. What software features are most important for growth?

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 12, 2025

Needless to say, you’re probably wondering: How do I deal with cockroaches in a rental unit? Prep the unit and communicate with tenants. Schedule regular pest inspections, respond quickly to issues, and make sure your lease outlines who handles what. We can handle inspections, property maintenance repairs, and more.

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RL Property Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Make Your Property Stand Out This Leasing Season June is peak leasing season in Columbus, and competition for quality tenants is fierce. Thoughtful rental property upgrades for tenants can make all the difference. Want faster leases and lower turnover? In-Unit Laundry This is a big one.

Tenant

RL Property Management

JULY 24, 2025

With longer lease terms and more stable tenants, you’ll spend less on marketing, screening, and vacancy downtime. These properties often appeal to renters who treat the home like their own, leading to better care and fewer maintenance issues. One tenant, one lease, one set of maintenance concerns. Simplified management.

Single-Family Home

MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

Whether it’s a disagreement over maintenance responsibilities or an injury claim, legal fees can add up quickly. This can result in stronger tenant relationships and longer lease agreements. Regular maintenance and upgrades can help lower the cost of your liability insurance.

Insurance

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

Breaking Down the Math: Pet Fees as a Revenue Stream Revenue from Pet Fees To illustrate the financial impact, let’s consider a hypothetical property management company overseeing 10,000 rental units. Cleaning and maintenance: If fees are used to address additional cleaning or repair needs, operators should highlight these measures.

Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Its more common than you might think and can happen even in vacant rental units. Sometimes, it even happens in rental units that are sitting empty between tenants. They might be secretly living there, even between leases. Make sure your lease clearly addresses unauthorized occupants.

Real Estate

RL Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

With a flat-rate pricing model and no leasing fees, RLPM is built for owners who care about ROI and transparency. What sets RL apart is its commitment to proactive management: quarterly property inspections, 24/7 maintenance coordination, strict tenant screening, and legally vetted leases come standard.

Property Manager

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

This post highlights some of the best proptech companies in 2025, across leasing, bookkeeping, maintenance, tenant screening, payments, and more. Property managers use Buildium to automate rent collections, manage vendor payments, track maintenance requests, and communicate with tenantsall within a single, easy-to-use platform.

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Buildium

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Importance of Digital Marketing in Property Management When property owners and renters begin their search for management or a rental unit, they usually start online. Through email campaigns, property managers can communicate important information, such as lease renewals and maintenance updates, as well as promotional content.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 6, 2025

Vacancy loss is themoney a landlord loses when rental units remain unoccupied. While its often seen in a negative light, experienced property managers in Baltimore view it as more than just lost incomeit also represents potential earnings you could gain once the units are occupied. That makes it even harder to attract renters.

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Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 20, 2025

What Landlords Are Legally Responsible For Landlords are legally required to keep rental units safe, livable, and up to code—and that includes clean, breathable air. If smells coming through vents are strong or ongoing, and tied to mold, pests, or poor ventilation, it’s not just a nuisance—it’s a maintenance issue.

Apartment

Appfolio

JULY 13, 2020

In the residential leasing world, May through September are known as leasing season—with July and August typically seeing the most volume. To make the most of leasing season, property managers, leasing teams, and marketing managers need to be ready for increased demand and commit resources to encourage lease renewals.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. What can you do to give tenants that sense of safety when they move into your rental and what are your legal responsibilities to protect them from harm?

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The costs associated with vacant units, marketing to new tenants, and preparing properties for new occupants can quickly add up. Accordingto a report from Zego, the average cost of turning over a rental unit was $3,872 in 2023. Offer a range of flexible lease options to cater to diverse resident needs.

Tenant

Buildium

JANUARY 10, 2025

Multifamily property management software is a comprehensive tool designed to help you oversee multiple rental units with less effort, whether youre focused on a single property or have a portfolio with buildings spread across several locations. Lets take a look at some of those benefits in detail.

Property Management Software

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Once youve gone through the process of screening for the perfect tenants, such as your tenant background check , there will be routine and unexpected maintenance and repairs that will fall into your lap. Read on to learn more about how you can ensure your rental property maintenance is handled properly.

Property Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Once youve gone through the process of screening for the perfect tenants, such as your tenant background check , there will be routine and unexpected maintenance and repairs that will fall into your lap. Read on to learn more about how you can ensure your rental property maintenance is handled properly.

Property Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. What can you do to give tenants that sense of safety when they move into your rental and what are your legal responsibilities to protect them from harm?

Tenant

Buildium

JANUARY 13, 2025

As a property manager, there are plenty of measures you can take to prevent fires at your owners propertiesregular inspection and maintenance of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, tenant education on fire hazards, updating electrical systems and appliances, to name a few. But what if that worst-case scenario does occur?

Insurance

Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Failing to Properly Screen Tenants The Mistake: Many new landlords are so eager to fill their rental units that they skip or rush through tenant screening. Underestimating the Costs of Maintenance The Mistake: Some new landlords think the rent they collect is pure profit, forgetting to budget for inevitable repairs and maintenance.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Managing multi-family rentals is a huge task. Juggling tenant relations, maintenance, and financial obligations can quickly become overwhelming as responsibilities pile up. So, how can you manage these rental properties like a well-oiled machine? So, you should find a sweet spot to retain tenants and keep the units occupied.

Management

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

While they’re unpleasant for tenants, they’re necessary for landlords who must pay for the rising maintenance costs, taxes, and utilities. For instance, it depends on your lease type, state and local laws, and any rent control ordinances in your area. Your lease should have terms regarding rent increases, notice periods, and limits.

Rent

Rental Choice

AUGUST 6, 2024

However, both federal and state laws have something to say about smoking — even in private spaces like rental units. In addition, landlords may prohibit smoking under the rental agreement and an apartment smoker will face consequences should they ever break the rules. What about marijuana?

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Rent control places a limit on how much a landlord can charge their tenants in their lease and lease renewal. Many more rental units are affected by this program and are what most people think of when they consider New York City rent-controlled housing. there are rent control laws that affect some rental units.

Rent

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When it comes to a landlord's long-term success, there is nothing as important as property maintenance. Here are six essential maintenance practices you can implement for a winning property maintenance strategy. Having the tools and materials to do routine maintenance tasks can make things much smoother.

Property Maintenance