Rentals United

JUNE 4, 2025

The Rentals United Worlds Top 50 Property Managers is our annual ranking of the largest most industry-redefining vacation rental companies worldwide. The vacation rental industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with numerous companies emerging as leaders in the field.

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Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. Coordinating the move, getting the keys, signing the lease, and making sure the unit is in good shape before move-in are all high priorities. That can include an inspection checklist or a lead paint notice, among others.

Property Management

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. This is the big question.

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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.

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Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

Strong population growth in Raleigh has resulted in record rental demand in recent years. In response, developers in the city have built tens of thousands of new rental units, with inventory growing by a total of 25% over the last five years, according to RealPage Analytics. across five different categories.

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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.

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Authority Property Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Managing Your Rental Property Through the Seasons Owning a rental property isnt just about collecting rentits about maintaining a home that attracts and retains great tenants. But managing a property isnt the same year-round. Let Authority Property Management handle the details, so you can enjoy peace of mind.

Property Management

Rentals United

APRIL 17, 2025

More recently, in Barcelona and many other cities around Europe and the rest of the world, new restrictions on short-term rental (STR) businesses are causing many vacation rental property managers to shift strategies. But what is a mid term rental anyway? What is a mid term rental? Let’s take a look.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

Key takeaways from the on-time rent payments report In June 2025, the on-time payment rate in independently operated rental units fell by 85 basis points (bps), dropping to 84.3%. Two- to four-family rental properties held the highest on-time payment rates in June, coming in at 84.6%. Read the full report here.

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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.

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American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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. How to start a tiny home rental business Many rental property owners choose to create an LLC for its tax advantages and protection from personal liability.

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Rentals United

MAY 18, 2025

At Rentals United, our goal is to provide vacation rental property managers with all the tools to drive bookings and manage their businesses efficiently. How can the new Charge Profile tab in Rentals United help you? Select a property you want to update and click the Edit / Improve button.

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Muldoon Associates

JULY 17, 2025

Laws are always changing, especially when we’re talking about rental laws. That can feel pretty frustrating, especially if you’re a landlord or a rental property owner who is trying to keep up and stay in compliance. Pets and Rental Properties in Colorado Let’s talk about pet deposits and pet fees.

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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.

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Rentals United

MAY 22, 2025

Maximize your success by tailoring listings to each audience: translate property descriptions, set currency preferences, and adjust cancellation policies to match your target audiences expectations. The investor perspective: growth for the short-term rental market The markets have spoken: investors are bullish on shortterm rentals.

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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. He lives in Northern Virginia.

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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.

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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.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Why Vacancy Rate Matters for Landlords Before diving into the details, lets define vacancy ratesimply put, its the percentage of vacant units compared to your total rental units. Honestly, you dont need to be a financial expert to understand that empty rental units are directly affecting your ROI.

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Rentals United

APRIL 7, 2025

Listing your vacation rentals on platforms like Booking.com is essential in an increasingly competitive market, and tools like Rentals United make it easy. As a property manager, its important that you make sure there arent too many dates blocked out in the propertys calendar.

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Rentals United

JULY 3, 2025

List your properties with Rentals United Best 8 glamping websites to list your properties 1. Learn how to list and manage your properties on Glamping Hub through the Rentals United channel manager. Let’s get right into it!

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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.

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. This gives them the chance to buy off-market and grow their portfolio.

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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.

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Property Management Inc.

JULY 11, 2025

It’s a word that no landlord wants to utter, yet it’s an inevitable part of managing rental properties. Whether it’s due to unpaid rent, a lease violation, or a tenant refusing to vacate, drafting a professional eviction notice is your first step in reclaiming control of your property.

Lease Agreement

Property Management Inc.

JUNE 13, 2025

When it comes to managing a rental property, evictions often feel like the uninvited guest that overstays their welcome. The 30-Day and Beyond Most rental properties adhere to a 30-day notice period; however, some extended lease terms may require longer notice periods. FAQ Section Q1.

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Rentals United

JUNE 11, 2025

Are you looking to drive more bookings towards your rental properties? One thing is for sure – improving your Airbnb search ranking is key to getting more bookings and revenue for your vacation rentals. The big question is; how can you improve your Airbnb search visibility and get your properties to appear on the first page?

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

The current law applies only to residential rental units 15 years and older and limits rent increases to 10% a year. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. The bill would change that to buildings that are seven years or newer.

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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

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 19, 2025

Furnishing a rental unit is one of those behind-the-scenes tasks that can quietly makeorbreak your tenants first impression. For landlords in Baltimore, the big question is how much to furnish an apartment without overspending, yet still attracting great tenants.

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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.

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Rentals United

APRIL 7, 2025

Google Vacation Rentals is part of Googles broader Google Travel platforma powerful metasearch engine that displays vacation rental listings directly in Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Travel. Or a connectivity partner ( Rentals United ): Best for most managersenables direct, commission-free bookings with full branding control.

Rental Unit

MaidThis

JANUARY 30, 2025

But it’s pretty safe to say that a “typical” unit can require between 1.5 Of course, small units take less time, while larger rental properties, like those with several bedrooms, can take a lot more time. and 4 hours of work. Also, the condition of the space determines how long the job will take.

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Bay Property Management Group

MAY 15, 2025

Many rental units are covered by rent control laws that limit how much rent can go up each year in the city. Landlords also have to register their properties with the local government. Number of units Often, buildings with six or more rental units are included.

Apartment

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

But for residential landlords like us who own and manage rental properties, tariffs can have surprisingly significant consequences. Many of the everyday items we use to maintain and upgrade our properties are imported; everything from light fixtures and appliances to flooring, plumbing parts, and even drywall.

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Tokeet

MARCH 27, 2025

Streamlining Multi-Unit Rental Management with AdvanceCM Managing multiple rental units efficiently is essential for property managers handling large-scale operations. This setup is ideal for properties such as hotels, apartment complexes, and vacation rental portfolios with identical listings.

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RL Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

Their experience managing thousands of rental units across Central Ohio makes them an ideal partner for developers, REITs, or owners with sizable holdings. If you’re looking for a well-rounded, investor-minded partner with no leasing fees and flat-rate pricing, RL Property Management remains our top recommendation.

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