American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Because of their size, tiny homes are simple to maintain andare less expensive than larger ones in terms of taxes and building, heating, maintenance and repair costs.Renters, property owners and managers have fewer maintenance and repairs to deal with since there is less area to look after.In Can tenants have parties or pets?

Landlord

Property Management Inc.

MARCH 13, 2025

Owning rental properties is like running a business where every empty unit is a silent thief, quietly draining your profits. During vacancy, you're left covering property taxes, mortgage payments, and maintenance costs. Why Vacancy Rates Matter Vacant properties take more than a financial toll.

Landlord

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

Rentals United

JUNE 10, 2025

When investing in short-term rental property, it’s crucial to understand your return on investment (ROI). ROI helps you assess profitability over time, measuring how effectively your property generates income relative to its cost, and providing a clear picture of an investment’s potential success. Low maintenance, or hands-on?

Rental Property

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Managing a rental property comes with more work than most people expect—advertising vacancies, answering calls, showing units, and sorting out lease paperwork. So, if your rental unit goes for $1,800 a month, you can expect to pay $1,800 once they’ve secured a signed lease. Let’s find out.

Lease

MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

By understanding your options, you can make informed decisions to protect your rental property investment and ensure long-term financial security. Landlord liability insurance is a type of coverage designed to protect property owners from financial losses due to accidents or damages occurring at their rental property.

Insurance

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 2, 2025

California is preparing for new move-in, move-out documentation law that requires landlords take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. Digital photography and storage through property management software could help. Mobile maintenance apps have grown in popularity in recent years.

Apartment

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. Insurance or liability coverage: Some fees contribute to insurance costs related to pet ownership within rental properties.

Apartment

RL Property Management

JULY 24, 2025

Not All Rental Properties Are Created Equal When investors think about building wealth through real estate, the focus usually lands on metrics like ROI, vacancy rates, or long-term appreciation. But there’s a foundational factor that often gets overlooked: the type of property you invest in. Attracts quality renters.

Single-Family Home

Buildium

JUNE 17, 2025

Encourage Current Clients to Acquire New Properties Another way to grow your portfolio is to help your existing clients grow theirs. Let’s say a contractor in your network informs you that a rental property nearby is about to be listed for sale. When do I know it’s time to scale my property management business?

Property Management

Rentals United

JULY 17, 2025

Use features like Rentals United’s photo tools and bulk editing options to update listings across all platforms efficiently. If you’re managing multiple platforms, making use of a channel manager like the one offered by Rentals United is essential to avoid double bookings and maintain consistent pricing.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 15, 2025

Landlords must navigate restrictions , balancing rent caps with maintenance costs, compliance requirements, and long-term tenant retention strategies. Investors see rent-stabilized units as steady assets , offering lower turnover and consistent demand despite slower rental income growth.

Apartment

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

Portland landlords may soon have air conditioning requirements for their rental properties, according to reports. The Portland Permitting and Development Bureau is exploring a code amendment to create a maximum indoor-temperature standard for rental units. In Portland, there are more than 153,000 rental units.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

But for residential landlords like us who own and manage rental properties, tariffs can have surprisingly significant consequences. From rising maintenance costs to inflationary pressures that influence rent dynamics, tariffs affect more than just international commerce; they impact our bottom line.

Landlord

Rentals United

JULY 30, 2025

Converting residential properties to holiday lets without permission can incur enforcement actions. To ensure compliance, investigate zoning rules for your rental properties by address. Conclusion Regulation of short-term rentals across the US and UK is growing increasingly complex.

Regulation

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 2, 2025

: Phrogging is when someone secretly lives on your property, often in unused spaces like attics or basements, without your knowledge. Its more common than you might think and can happen even in vacant rental units. As our rental property management in Northern Virginia can tell you, phrogging is a real problem.

Real Estate

RL Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

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. Methodology: How We Chose the Top Property Managers in Columbus We know how important it is to trust the source when it comes to recommendations.

Property Management

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.

IT

Hospitable

JANUARY 28, 2025

Airbnb Hosting Services: Getting Help with Managing Your Rental By The Hospitable Team OTAs Running an Airbnb is one of the best ways to make money from your home, but managing one or more vacation rental properties can be time-consuming and somewhat stressful, and not everyone has the time to do it.

Airbnb

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Being a rental property owner can be a highly rewarding experience, but it does come with its own responsibilities. 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.

Property Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Being a rental property owner can be a highly rewarding experience, but it does come with its own responsibilities. 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.

Property Maintenance

Real Property Management Chicago

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It can be difficult to deal with a smelly rental property, particularly if your new tenants don’t own pets or are extremely sensitive to pet odors. Pet odors can be difficult to eliminate from a rental property, especially if the tenant has occupied it for an extended period of time or if the pets have caused significant damage.

Rental Property

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In other words, the landlord has followed the local building or housing codes and ordinances which address the structural integrity of the rental unit along with the tenants health and safety. This implied warranty also covers the maintenance of all common areas, such as the buildings entryway, staircases and laundry rooms.

Tenant

Real Property Management Chicago

JUNE 24, 2022

Suppose you’re a single-family Palatine rental property owner. In that case, you have to find tenants, keep track of payments and repairs, and manage all the other aspects of owning and managing rental property. How can proptech help landlords manage their properties more efficiently and effectively?

Rental Property

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.

Rental Property

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.

Rental Property

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

Real Property Management Chicago

JANUARY 20, 2023

For rental property owners, a key decision must be made whether to manage your properties or hire a professional Glenview property management company. On the one hand, do-it-yourself property management may make sense for owners with repair and maintenance skills who enjoy interacting with their renters.

Property Management

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. What Is Dwelling Fire Insurance for Rental Properties?

Insurance

Authority Property Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

This is one of the common questions many property owners ask. The answer is simple, rental property maintenance keeps your rental unit in good shape and makes it appealing to existing and prospective tenants. Therefore, in the long run, investing in maintenance and repairs saves you money.

Property Maintenance

Appfolio

JULY 13, 2020

Whether you have on-site maintenance teams or work with third-party vendors, review procedures to ensure tools, supplies, and adequate staff members are available to respond to every situation. Also, consider extending leasing agents’ hours during peak rental season — the extra investment can really pay off in leads.

Lease

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?

Management

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. Let us discuss the former first. According to the U.S.

Apartment

Rental Choice

APRIL 4, 2024

An inappropriately priced rental unit can discourage tenants from renting or lead to potential losses. It’s important to strike a balance to make the most out of the rental property. There is no set rule or standard when it comes to determining a rental price. This can attract more tenants in the future.

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In other words, the landlord has followed the local building or housing codes and ordinances which address the structural integrity of the rental unit along with the tenants health and safety. This implied warranty also covers the maintenance of all common areas, such as the buildings entryway, staircases and laundry rooms.

Tenant

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As a landlord, one of your main goals is to enhance the appeal and durability of your rental units. Choosing the best carpet for a rental property can significantly impact its aesthetics and longevity. Consider Durability Durability is paramount when selecting a carpet for your rental unit.

Rental Property

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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. If you own rental property in these states, its recommended that you contact a legal professional or expert to familiarize yourself with any applicable rent control laws.

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