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Tax accounting for rental property management: What landlords should know

Buildium

What Counts as Rental Income? 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. Heres a quick breakdown of those definitions.

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What Insurance Do I Need If I Rent Out My House?

Bay Property Management Group

Protecting whats yours is one of the most important parts of managing a rental property. And if youve been asking yourself, What insurance do I need if I rent out my house? Read along to learn what each option covers and how to choose the right insurance for your rental. However, l andlord insurance can.

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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. Lease renewals are a typical part of rental property management.

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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. With innovations in technology and cloud software, property management software is now the most productive and efficient solution.

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Creating Virtual Walkthroughs That Rent Your Property Faster

Real Property Management California Coast

Elevate Your Leasing Strategy with 3D Tours Incorporating a 3D tour into your marketing strategy optimizes your approach to rental property management. For optimal results, rental property owners and managers often partner with experts to create virtual tours. Contact us today or call 310-535-2150.

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How Extensive Are Background Checks for Apartments?

Bay Property Management Group

As one of the most experienced rental property management in Baltimore , we can tell you for sure that background checks are a big deal for landlords. They’re a safety measure that protects both the property and the people in it. So, as a rule of thumb, they want to be sure you make three times the rent.

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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.