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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Lease Applicants Applications Property Manager 264

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 4, 2025

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.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Understand the Lease Terms and Fees – A lease is a binding contract, so its crucial to clarify its terms. Ask about the lease duration, renewal process, rent amount, additional fees, and policies on subletting or early termination. Are Utilities Individually Metered? What Is the Lease Duration?

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Apartment Lease Rent Insurance 130

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. As mentioned earlier, the standard benchmark is 30%. This goes for both tenants and landlords.

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Landlord Rent Tenant Lease Agreement 130

RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

Managing rental properties in Columbus can be incredibly rewarding, but even small missteps can snowball into expensive problems. Because even small screening and lease agreement mistakes can cost you thousands in lost rent, legal fees, and property damage, not to mention time, stress, and lost sleep. Check it out here.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Taking your time and doing your due diligence when considering a particular investment property will always be a crucial step. In the end, it can help you capture the perfect property with excellent ROI potential or it can save you from a drastic mistake. Congratulations, you are now a landlord, the owner of a great rental property.

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Property Rental Income Real Estate Insurance 200

Real Property Management Evertrust

JANUARY 9, 2025

The property management industry is evolving, mostly propelled by technological advancement. Indeed, AI-based technology is transforming every facet of rental property management. Continue reading to uncover the key technologies revolutionizing rental property management and defining the industry’s future.

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Beach Front Property Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Managing a rental property can be rewarding, but dealing with residents’ questions and details can be overwhelming. A clear and comprehensive landlord-resident lease agreement is the best way to prevent misunderstandings. In addition, a strong lease agreement safeguards you against potential legal issues, offering peace of mind.

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Lease Landlord Lease Agreement Insurance 130

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. That means your property needs to do more than just check the boxes… it needs to stand out. Thoughtful rental property upgrades for tenants can make all the difference.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

Staying compliant keeps you in the clear and helps you run your rental property business smoothly. What is Considered Rental Income? Rental income is the money you get by renting out your property. This may seem straightforward enough, but there are actually multiple aspects of that that count as rental income.

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Rental Income Landlord Utilities Insurance 130

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.

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Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 3, 2025

By removing blanket restrictions, rental properties can establish transparency and evaluate each pet as an individual. Utilizing pet personality profiles and pet agreements ensures a clear understanding between property managers and pet-owning residents. How can we ensure safety without breed and weight restrictions?

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Rental Housing Journal

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ohio legislators are considering a bill to make tenants responsible for unpaid utility bills and other municipal bills, and to allow cities to collect unpaid bills directly from renters, according to reports. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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Utilities Landlord Tenant Apartment 98

Bay Property Management Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Whether your family is growing or you must relocate for work , you may have to break your lease early. While this is not ideal for landlords or property managers, you can do a few things to make the process easier. For instance, you can give proper notice and also find someone to take over your lease. Generally speaking, yes.

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Lease Lease Agreement Landlord Property Manager 130

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 30, 2025

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. In this guide, well break down what you need to know about rental costscity by cityalong with practical tips to help you save and avoid surprises.

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Muldoon Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

How can you not feel a little bit stressed when youre leasing, managing, and maintaining a Colorado Springs rental property ? Heres where you should get started if you want to enjoy your rental property more and manage it less. Try Zillow Rental Manager to syndicate your listing across Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads.

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Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

In this guide, well explore what it really means to run a virtual property management company, how it works, what the key benefits and tradeoffs are, and what to consider before making the leap. What Is a Virtual Property Management Company? Lower Overhead No rent, utilities, or office furniture.

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Real Property Management Choice

MAY 15, 2025

Lets look at why going green with your Torrance rental property can lead to less vacancy, higher rental values , and lower operational costs. Why Invest in Sustainability for Torrance Rental Properties? So before jumping into the how around sustainable rental properties, let’s answer the why.

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Rental Property Real Estate Property Tenant 52

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?

Landlord 130

Landlord Property Management Software Finance Property Management 130

Real Property Management Evertrust

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

If you own a rental property in a region with snowy winters, you may be contemplating how to cope with the responsibility of snow removal. The regulations regarding snow removal for rental property owners are quite extensive and even intricate. Who is responsible for this task – you or your tenant? 

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Tenant Landlord Property Management Property Manager 227

Lula

AUGUST 9, 2024

Enhancing Rental Properties with Efficient Laundry Facilities When I was viewing my current apartment for the first time, before I had even seen a rental agreement, I was elated to learn that use of the onsite laundry facility was provided free of charge. Failing to do so can lead to disgruntled tenants or costly repairs.

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Rental Property Single-Family Home Property Apartment 130

Lula

AUGUST 9, 2024

Enhancing Rental Properties with Efficient Laundry Facilities When I was viewing my current apartment for the first time, before I had even seen a rental agreement, I was elated to learn that use of the onsite laundry facility was provided free of charge. Failing to do so can lead to disgruntled tenants or costly repairs.

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Rental Property Single-Family Home Property Apartment 130

Real Property Management Chicago

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The swift change in the rental property management industry is no surprise. All of these factors, taken together, have lastingly altered the property management landscape. Here’s a summary of some of the most innovative and unique trends currently shaping the future of rental property management.

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Real Property Management Chicago

JULY 27, 2023

In the world of rental properties, numerous maintenance responsibilities fall under the purview of either the landlord or the tenant. With effective communication, tenant satisfaction, and cost management, it helps to know who is in charge of maintaining rental properties.

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Real Property Management Choice

APRIL 17, 2025

But analytics and insights based on good data can make a big difference in how your Carson rental property is leased, managed, and maintained. Data analytics can optimize our property management strategy to ensure youre earning as much as you can on your rental investments. Make Data-Backed Decisions.

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Real Property Management Chicago

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You should understand, as the proprietor of a rental property, the significance of marketing when it comes to locating ideal tenants. We’ll go over the advantages of virtual tours for your rental property marketing and the reasons why you, as the owner, should utilize them in the paragraphs that follow.

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Rental Property Property Tenant Utilities 130

Lula

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In this article, well explore the significant benefits of regular HVAC maintenance for single-family rental properties and provide a few statistics that highlight the impact. For owners of multiple single-family rental properties, these unexpected costs can add up quickly. Let’s hop into a few of the other benefits.

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Lula

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the significant benefits of regular HVAC maintenance for single-family rental properties and provide a few statistics that highlight the impact. For owners of multiple single-family rental properties, these unexpected costs can add up quickly.

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Maintenance Rental Property Single-Family Home Property 130

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Tenant screening is a crucial part of effective property management. It ensures that qualified, responsible renters are placed in rental properties, fostering positive, long-term tenancies. The primary objective is to ensure whether an applicant is likely to fulfill lease obligations and maintain the property responsibly or not.

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Property Management Property Manager Tenant IT 147

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 Rental Property Maintenance Important? Property maintenance for rentals is crucial for several reasons. Let’s find out.

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Property Maintenance Maintenance Rental Property Landlord 130

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 30, 2025

As climate change, rising energy costs, and consumer demand for eco-conscious living intensify, property owners and managers are increasingly expected to integrate green practices into their management strategies. Sustainable Building Materials and Upgrades Choosing the right materials is essential for managing sustainable buildings.

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American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Need a Lease Agreement? Access 150+ state-specific legal landlord forms, including a lease. A rent concession is used to incentivize renters to sign a new lease orrenew an existing lease. For example, you might waive the first months rent for someone interested in a vacant property.

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Lease Landlord Rent Rental Income 246

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 28, 2025

These policies should be prominently shared during leasing and in your pet agreement, and reinforced through signage, digital platforms, or community announcements. Set consequences as a last resort: Clearly outline steps for ongoing noncompliance in lease agreements, but emphasize resolution over eviction.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The first step towards creating income through real estate is to invest in rental properties that generate a positive cash flow properties where more revenue is coming in than going out every month. Negative cash flow occurs when a rental property investment is costing a real estate investor more money than its generating.

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Rental Property Property Real Estate Tenant 130

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The first step towards creating income through real estate is to invest in rental properties that generate a positive cash flow properties where more revenue is coming in than going out every month. Negative cash flow occurs when a rental property investment is costing a real estate investor more money than its generating.

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Rental Property Property Real Estate Tenant 130

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 20, 2025

Separate Utilities: Many times, each unit can have its own utility meters for water, electricity, and gas. Since each unit has separate utilities, tenants are only responsible for paying for their own usage. These include your mortgage, property taxes, utilities, maintenance, etc.

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Real Property Management Chicago

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Different landlords have different application requirements, but many are expecting very similar things from applicants before they sign a lease. Almost every Chicago property management company will be checking your credit. Being the fastest applicant can make the difference between signing a lease and losing the apartment!

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