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Tax accounting for rental property management: What landlords should know

Buildium

Rental income includes all the payments you receive from tenants. This isn’t just limited to the monthly rent; it also encompasses other payments such as advance rent, security deposits, and lease cancellation fees. Knowing what constitutes rental income is the first step in effective tax accounting for your rental property.

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How to Handle Lease Renewals and Rent Increases Fairly and Profitably

Real Property Management Chicago

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. What’s the Best Way to Handle Lease Renewals?

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Best Property Management Software for 2025

American Apartment Owners Association

Below, we’ll examine why you need property management software , why Innago is the ideal solution, and how it will change and transform the way you manage your rental properties. O pt im ize s Lease Management: Property management software allows digital storage of leases and related documents.

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How to Prevent the Most Common Tenant Screening Pitfalls

Real Property Management Chicago

Tenant screening is one of the most critical steps in rental property management; nevertheless, it’s simple to slip up and make costly issues down the line. Rental history is vital as it delivers valuable insight into a renter’s likely future behavior.

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Managing Co-Living Spaces: A Guide for Modern Property Managers

Real Property Management Evertrust

Key Considerations for Property Managers Rental property owners and managers aiming to join the co-living market will deal with both positive and negative aspects of the situation. An option is to offer group leases , which can reduce lease management but come with other potential issues.

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What Every Landlord Should Know About Rental Market Seasonality

Real Property Management Evertrust

Higher rental prices and faster leasing times. Opportunity to present flexible lease terms to draw in renters. Property managers can adjust methods to keep units occupied. In fact, there are several approaches to capitalize on the different seasons to ensure your rental properties continue to thrive effectively.

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How Resident-Centric Policies Will Dominate 2025

Beach Front Property Management

In 2025, several new rental laws and evolving resident expectations will modify how property owners and managers run their operations. Whether you are managing a portfolio of units or a single building, staying ahead means adapting to these shifts in the rental property management landscape.