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California Increases Dollar Limit for Home Repairs Without Licensed Contractors

Authority Property Management

AB 2622: How Californias New $1,000 Rule Benefits Landlords, Tenants, and Homeowners How AB 2622 Is Transforming Property Management in California Californias latest legislation brings flexibility and cost savings for landlords, homeowners, and tenants alike. What Is AB 2622?

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What Does a Leasing Agent Do? Basics You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

Then, once they find a qualified tenant and hand over the keys, their work is basically done. Handling Tenant Inquiries Leasing agents are the first point of contact for renters showing interest. When potential tenant wants to confirm the rent price or an email asking to schedule a tour, they contact them.

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Why you should use the Activity Feed to take notes in Yardi Breeze

Yardi Breeze

How to find the Activity Feed Simply select any owner, property, tenant or vendor in your portfolio. Lets say you just opened the profile of a tenant named John Smith. Rent payment plans are easy to track by property and by tenant, so they dont need to be entered. Abanner will appear on the screen.

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How to Become a Property Manager—and Actually Build a Business

BetterWho

The property manager role typically includes: Marketing and leasing rentals Coordinating maintenance Communicating with tenants and owners Handling rent collection and evictions Managing vendor relationships Staying compliant with local and federal laws It’s a rewarding but demanding job. Step 3: Understand Licensing Requirements Most U.S.

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Everything you need to know about apartment management in 2025

Buildium

Apartment management demands a careful balance of tenant satisfaction, building upkeep, financial control, and regulatory compliance. Luckily, the same principles apply: keep units occupied, tenants engaged, operations running efficiently, and finances under control. Start marketing units before tenants move out to reduce vacancy time.

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Top 10 Pieces of Advice for Property Managers

BetterWho

Create workflows for: Owner onboarding Maintenance coordination Lease renewals Tenant communication These become your company’s infrastructure, not just temporary fixes. Start by understanding how pros organize their businesses—not just how they get licensed. That way, you build structure that scales. Set clear expectations.

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Top 5 Appliance Repairs Every Landlord Should Be Prepared For and How to Handle Them

American Apartment Owners Association

Appliances used daily by tenants tend to wear out. In the sections that follow, we’ll dive into each repair, cover signs to watch for, troubleshooting steps, cost estimates, and tips for living through them with tenants. Refrigerator Malfunctions: Signs, Troubleshooting, and Costs A cooling failure frustrates tenants.