Summer Maintenance for Your Rental Property
Rentec Direct
JUNE 2, 2025
Summer rental property maintenance is key to protecting your property and ensuring your tenants can make the most of your outdoor amenities while the sunshine is out.
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3 companies turning rental property maintenance on its head—and how to start benefiting from them
Buildium
JUNE 9, 2025
Property maintenance might just be one aspect of property management—but when it’s mismanaged, the consequences can snowball fast. Delays and unresolved issues can frustrate tenants, drive up turnover, and chip away at your bottom line. Why Invest in New Property Maintenance Software?
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Landscaping Planning Tips for Your Rental Property
Rentec Direct
APRIL 23, 2025
Planning the landscaping at your rental property means more than finding your favorite plants. Boost curb appeal and keep your tenants and prospects excited about your rental by ensuring your landscaping meets their needs while matching your maintenance ideals.
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Outdoor maintenance services that pay off—For you, your tenants, and your properties
Buildium
APRIL 28, 2025
Outdoor maintenance services do more than keep your properties looking goodthey can reduce legal risk and even open up new revenue opportunities. For example, one tenant could slip and fall on a patch of ice that another tenant left unsalted on a snowy day.
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Rental property maintenance software for landlords
Buildium
MARCH 19, 2025
If youre renting out your property, its only a matter of time before youll need to make an emergency repair, conduct a routine inspection, or invest in preventative maintenance. Because maintenance is such an important and constant responsibility for landlords, it pays to have software that can help lighten the load.
Understanding and managing rental property maintenance emergencies—before it’s too late
Buildium
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Your approach can significantly impact the profitability of each property in your portfolio, tenant satisfaction, relationships with your clients, and compliance with legal obligations. Understanding the various types of maintenance emergencies is the first step in managing them effectively. Prioritize tenant safety.
The role of property maintenance management systems in successful property management
Buildium
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
As a property manager, you already know that keeping things running efficiently is no small task. Managing tenants, overseeing budgets, coordinating repairs, and maintaining the property can quickly become overwhelming without the right tools. This is where property maintenance management systems come into play.
What’s the best property management maintenance app? 6 of the top options
Buildium
JUNE 12, 2025
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What Happens If Someone Gets Hurt on Your Rental Property?
Bay Property Management Group
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
What happens if someone gets hurt on your rental property? Main Takeaways If someone gets hurt on your property because of something you did or failed to do, you could be legally and financially liable. In the meantime, your tenant’s renter’s insurance can help cover the costs.
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What Does “Amenities” Mean? A Guide for Tenants
Bay Property Management Group
APRIL 9, 2025
Types of Amenities in Rental Properties If youve ever wondered what does “amenities” mean in the context of rental properties, heres something helpful to know: amenities generally fall into two main categories. Get in touch with us today , and lets help you discover a rental that truly feels like home.
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Don’t get caught off-guard: Forecasting tips for on-time, on-budget rental property maintenance
Buildium
DECEMBER 4, 2024
By anticipating repairs, you can plan ahead, budget effectively, and address issues quickly—keeping your properties in great condition while making sure your tenants and owners are happy. Whether you’re new to forecasting rental property maintenance costs or simply looking to improve, this guide has you covered.
The Impact of Inflation on Rental Property Investment Projects
Bay Property Management Group
MARCH 14, 2025
But is inflation a threat to your rental property investment, or can it actually work in your favor? Lets explore how inflation on rental property investment can impact youand most importantly, how you can keep your investments safe and still make a profit, no matter what changes the economy goes through.
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Best Property Management Software for 2025
American Apartment Owners Association
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
In today’s fast-paced rental market, being efficient and organized is the key to running a successful rental operation. Property management software (PMS) has become a must- have for landlords who want to streamline operations, manage their tenants, and maintain organized finances. Mul tiple payment options.
3 Steps For Dealing With Tenants And Frozen Pipes
Rental Housing Journal
JANUARY 27, 2025
Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result this winter from Keepe. Allow the cold water to drip from the faucets, and be sure your tenants keep the thermostat set to the right temperature.
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Who Is Responsible for Blinds in a Rental Property?
Bay Property Management Group
APRIL 18, 2025
But then, it’s time to move in, and tenant and landlord alike are wondering: Who is actually responsible for blinds in a rental property? Tenant Responsibility If a tenant damages the provided blindswhether from accidents, pets, or improper handlingthey are typically responsible for repairs or replacement.
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How to find the best rental property accounting software for landlords
Buildium
MARCH 19, 2025
Managing rental properties involves more than just collecting rent and maintaining the property. One of the most important aspects of property management is keeping track of financial transactions, monitoring expenses, and ensuring taxes are filed correctly.
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5 Best Maintenance Practices to Keep Tenants Happy
Rental Housing Journal
JUNE 10, 2025
5 best maintenance practices to keep tenants satisfied and keep the property owner and management out of legal trouble. By Nancy Abrams It is a landlord’s legal responsibility to keep their properties habitable. If they do not do so, their tenants will not be happy and the property owner can end up in court.
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Tax accounting for rental property management: What landlords should know
Buildium
MARCH 19, 2025
Note: This guide is intended to provide general information on rental property tax accounting. For specific advice on your own property or portfolio, speak with a tax professional that can examine your specific situation in detail. What Counts as Rental Income? Heres a quick breakdown of those definitions.
What is Considered a Maintenance Emergency?
Osprey Property Management
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Managing rental properties involves juggling numerous responsibilities, and one of the most demanding tasks is handling maintenance requests. Timely maintenance is essential for keeping tenants satisfied and protecting your investment. So, what truly constitutes a maintenance emergency?
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Can You Deduct Your Own Labor on a Rental Property, Answered
Bay Property Management Group
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Owning a rental property often means wearing many hatslandlord, accountant, and sometimes even handyman. So, if youre taking care of repairs yourself, can you deduct the cost of your own labor on a rental property? So, normally, you can deduct labor costs when you hire someone to work on your rental property.
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How Property Managers Handle Tenant Screening and Why It Matters
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. What Is Tenant Screening? A strong rental history speaks volumes and can tip the scale in the applicants favor.
8 Spring Maintenance Items to Check Inside and Out
Rental Housing Journal
APRIL 8, 2025
8 spring maintenance items to check inside and outside your rental property to keep tenants happy and protect your investment. Here are eight spring maintenance rental-property checklist items for both inside and outside your rentals this spring, provided by Finnmark Property Services.
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Maintenance Mastery: Creating Schedules That Preserve Property Value
Real Property Management Evertrust
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Effective property management hinges on regular maintenance, as every successful rental property owner knows. Proactive upkeep schedules are vital for avoiding high repair costs and ensuring tenant happiness and loyalty. Understanding the Key Components of a Property Maintenance Schedule.
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Winter Plumbing Tips for Landlords
Rentec Direct
JANUARY 27, 2025
Cold winter weather plumbing tips for landlords are essential to ensure that your rental property is protected from damage and that your tenants have a habitable and working home.
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8 Things Investors Often Forget When Winterizing Rental Properties
Rentec Direct
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Savvy investors know that winterizing your rental property is key to the property’s longevity and habitability for your tenants. Unfortunately, there are some winter maintenance checks that many overlook this time of year; don’t forget these eight things to look for at your rental this winter.
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6 steps to jump from property manager to property owner: Build your rental portfolio with confidence
Buildium
MAY 15, 2025
As a residential property manager, you have a front-row seat to one of the best opportunities for building wealth: owning rental properties. Every day, you help property owners grow their assetsso why not start doing the same for yourself? Why Transition to Rental Property Investment? The best part?
Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property
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. These factors can affect a propertys value and its appeal to tenants.
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10 features to look for in landlord property management software
Buildium
MARCH 20, 2025
Managing rental properties comes with plenty of moving partscollecting rent, handling maintenance requests, keeping up with leases, and tracking finances, to name a few. And over time, those missed details can lead to bigger problemslonger vacancy periods, frustrated tenants, and even disputes that could have been avoided.
How to Keep Your Tenants Safe
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. Just as you are placing your faith in a new tenant to pay their rent on time and respect your property, they are placing their trust in you that you will keep them safe while providing them with a habitable home.
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Tenant Retention 101: Essential Tips for Property Managers
BetterWho
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Retaining good tenants goes beyond convenience—it impacts your bottom line. High turnover can drain your finances and disrupt your property management workflow. You’re not only looking at lost rent for every month your property is empty. The cost of finding a new tenant, additional maintenance, marketing the property, etc.,
Snow Removal Responsibilities in Rentals: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants
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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Rental Property Maintenance Guide For Landlords
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.
How a Professional Property Management Company Can Boost Your Multifamily Property’s ROI in Southern California
Beach Front Property Management
JUNE 11, 2025
This blog outlines six key ways a professional property management company can help maximize rental property value in LA and boost your long-term returns. Maximize Rental Property Value in LA with Strategic Rent Optimization Even underpricing by $100 per unit can cost thousands annually.
Successful rental property maintenance management: Best practices, challenges, and solutions
Buildium
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Maintaining rental properties is a delicate balance between being proactive and staying flexible and responsive in the case of emergencies. This blog post is designed to help you answer that question by clearly laying out the challenges and best practices that go into successful rental property maintenance management.
HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Single-Family Rental Properties
Lula
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
.” Managing single-family rental (SFR) properties comes with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing tenant satisfaction with property maintenance. One area that’s frequently overlooked but crucial for long-term cost efficiency is the maintenance of HVAC systems.
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HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Single-Family Rental Properties
Lula
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
.” Managing single-family rental (SFR) properties comes with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing tenant satisfaction with property maintenance. One area that’s frequently overlooked but crucial for long-term cost efficiency is the maintenance of HVAC systems.
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How to Renew Lease Agreements: A Tenant Guide
Bay Property Management Group
MARCH 17, 2025
In this guide, well walk you through everything you need to know: what a lease renewal is, when to do it, the benefits and drawbacks, how to negotiate better terms, and your legal rights as a tenant. Use local rental prices to justify a fair rate. Highlight your value as a tenant by mentioning your reliability and good record.
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Navigating the Storm: Effective Crisis Management for Rental Properties
Real Property Management Evertrust
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Unexpected crises – an inevitable tragedy, protracted power outage, or emergency maintenances – can create major disruptions for rental properties. For property owners, these incidents can bring about property damage, renter displacement, and costly repairs.
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Creating custom experiences for owners: What property managers need to know
Buildium
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Why Personalized Service Matters in Property Management Every property owner has unique goals and needs, which is why personalized service is a must-have in todays market. Each rental property owner in your roster will likely have a distinct set of shifting needs and goals that youll be expected to assist with.
How Early A/C Maintenance Can Prevent Heatwave Headaches
Real Property Management Chicago
APRIL 10, 2025
A heatwave is the most detrimental period for your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to malfunction. Air conditioning units must make increased effort to maintain tenant comfort as temperatures rise. Every spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to ensure your equipment is prepared.
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What Appliances Should Landlords Provide?
Genuine Property Management
MAY 7, 2025
When managing a rental property, one of the most practical decisions landlords face is which appliances to include. While it may seem like a simple checklist, the choice of rental household appliances can influence your propertys appeal, rental value, and even the type of tenants you attract.
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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord
American Apartment Owners Association
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants. Preparing your tiny home for tenants The aesthetics and style you choose for your tiny house rental property can have an impact on the type of renters you attract. Can tenants have parties or pets?
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Maximize your rental business with small landlord property management software
Buildium
MARCH 19, 2025
The good news is that theres specialized software out there designed to help simplify many aspects of property management. Residential rental property landlords have a lot to gain from these advanced tools, from easier tenant management to more accurate, less time-consuming accounting.
The Ultimate Move-In Checklist for Property Managers
Buildium
MARCH 3, 2025
Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. As a property manager, it’s important to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible. A move-in checklist documents the steps that should be taken before a new tenant moves into the property.
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