Buildium

APRIL 28, 2025

Whether youre just getting started as a property manager or youve decided to add a few new outdoor maintenance services to your roster, heres your guide on how to make it happen in a way that makes sense for both you and your tenants. Again, youll want to document the frequency of maintenance and when it should happen during the year.

Maintenance

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

While each category solves a different part of the property management puzzle and is useful in its own right, together they form an integrated foundation that supports the entire operation. Communication automation tools reduce the need for manual touchpoints while still keeping tenants, owners, and vendors informed.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Tracking payments, handling lease agreements, responding to tenant inquiries, and staying on top of maintenance requests often leads to a never-ending cycle. This guide explores how rental leasing software helps landlords make every leasing tasks more efficient and enhance tenant experiences.

Lease

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Whether youre handling tenant requests in real time, coordinating with vendors, or keeping tabs on finances, the right tools in your pocket can turn hours of admin into minutes of smooth execution. Youll get a full understanding of how to evaluate your choices and use mobile tools that keeps your team flexible and your tenants satisfied.

Property Management

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This guide will help you develop and implement an effective preventive maintenance strategy that saves money, preserves property value, and keeps tenants happy. Higher Property Values: Properties with documented maintenance histories typically command higher resale values and attract better tenants.

Maintenance

Beach Front Property Management

AUGUST 4, 2025

A great property manager not only understands the legal landscape—including AB 1482 (the California Tenant Protection Act), Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), and local disclosure laws—but also implements systems to keep your building fully compliant. Work With a Proven Los Angeles Property Management Team At BFPM Inc.,

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. A comprehensive move-in checklist can help you do that by making sure that all necessary tasks are completed and that the property is in tip-top condition for the new tenant. What Is a Move-In Checklist?

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Residential rental property landlords have a lot to gain from these advanced tools, from easier tenant management to more accurate, less time-consuming accounting. Investing in small landlord property management software can pay you back in dividendsif you know how to spot the best platform and use it to its fullest extent.

Property Management Software

Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Start by doing some market research, using surveys such as Buildiums Rental Owners Report to get a sense of industry-specific pain points and the solutions you can offer. Do they want to receive copies of important documents online or in the mail? How would they prefer for those documents to be delivered?

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

When used strategically, automation can streamline communication, improve response times, and create a better experienceultimately helping you build stronger relationships with tenants and owners. Adding the right automated tools to your tech stack also helps you improve the experience for owners and tenants.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Today, automation stands out as one of the best tools residential property managers can use to improve their operations and enhance residents’ experiences. Better Document Management Handling paperwork for residential properties can overwhelm even the most organized teams. Automated document management also cuts down errors.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 4, 2025

Main Takeaways A rent ledger is a document that tracks all rent payments, including amounts, dates, and methods, providing a clear financial overview for landlords. A rent ledger is simply a document that tracks rent payments over time. In practical terms, see it as a clear summary of your rental income, organized by tenant and lease.

Rent

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Keeping up means learning about the latest proptech trends shaping how we manage, lease, maintain properties, and engage tenants. For property managers who want to improve efficiency and tenant satisfaction, understanding whats trending in proptech makes a big difference.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

For years, digital simply meant using spreadsheets instead of ledger books. When everyone uses the same process, follows the same digital steps, and sees the same information, fewer things fall through the cracks. But things have changed. Work From Anywhere Without Losing Control Digital tools untether you from the office.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

JULY 21, 2025

As of now, California’s AB 2801 law is in effect, fundamentally changing the way landlords and tenants document rental property conditions. The law mandates clear photographic evidence at move-in, move-out, and before and after any repairs—placing new responsibilities on both landlords and tenants for security deposit.

Compliance

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 2, 2025

Additionally, the agreement should outline guidelines for noise-producing activities such as loud music, appliance use, and social gatherings to prevent disturbances. Use a Warning System Before Enforcing Penalties Implementing a structured warning system gives residents a fair opportunity to correct their behavior before facing penalties.

Rental Property

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Managing rentals used to mean phone tag, hopping from location to location, and endless coordination. Today, tenants expect instant responses. Communicating with Tenants: From Delays to Instant Updates Before: Missed Calls and Sticky Notes Remember when tenant communication meant voicemails, paper notes, and chasing people down?

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a property management business in 2025 isn’t what it used to be. Tenants expect quick answers. It’s about using the right tools to handle repetitive tasks so your team can focus on work that benefits the most from your personalized attention. Ask tenants for feedback once a repair is complete.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

JULY 30, 2025

In high-regulation markets—especially Los Angeles, Orange County, and Long Beach—it’s critical to follow state and local rules under the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) and local ordinances. Managing leases without managing legal exposure can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. At BFPM Inc., At BFPM Inc., At BFPM Inc.,

Compliance

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

An automated property management system is a digital platform—or collection of platforms—that uses software to handle routine, repeatable tasks involved in managing rental properties. Scheduled Rent Reminders Systems automatically send email or SMS reminders to tenants a few days before rent is due, helping reduce late payments.

Property Management

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.

Lease Agreement

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. HVAC Failure Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for tenant comfort and safety. Prioritize tenant safety.

Property Maintenance

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Modular systems let you pick and choose tools that work best for you and connect them using integrations. Specialized Tools Some software tools focus on one specific task—like collecting rent, scheduling maintenance, or screening tenants. Online Rent Collection Tenants want convenient ways to pay rent.

Property Management Software

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Heres what sets a virtual property management company apart: No physical office space Fully remote teams (local or global) Cloud-based operations for leasing , payments , maintenance , and communication Heavy use of digital automation and outsourced vendor networks Some virtual companies handle hundreds of doors across different regions.

Property Management

BetterWho

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The primary goal is to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve tenant satisfaction. It automates the documentation process, allowing property managers to capture workflows and generate step-by-step guides effortlessly. This ensures consistency in operations and reduces the time spent on manual documentation.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

They maintain property value, protect tenant safety, and deliver service that keeps residents happy and loyal. Property managers can track requests in real time, assign and schedule tasks effectively, and communicate clearly with tenants and vendors. Apartment managers do much more than fix leaking faucets or unclog drains.

Maintenance

Buildium

JULY 9, 2025

Document your processes for onboarding new properties, handling maintenance, tenant screening, and owner communication. Pro Tip: Use a digital storage solution to centralize documents and grant access to those who need them. Consider including: Tenant Placement : Marketing, showings, screening, and lease signing.

Property Management

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

As a residential property manager, your role bridges the gap between property owners and tenants, and how well you manage this connection can shape the experience of everyone involved. Think of this as your go-to guide for making yourproperty leasing & managementprocess more efficient and tenant-friendly.

Lease

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Tool to explore: TransUnion’s tenant screening software Cloud-Based Document Integration Property management generates a huge volume of documents—leases, applications, invoices, inspection reports, and legal notices. Centralize documents using cloud-based integration, creating a secure online repository accessible anytime.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

Landlords and property managers use them to decide who gets approved, but what exactly are they looking for? Main Takeaways How Extensive are Background Checks for Apartments: Landlords use background checks to verify your income verification, rental history, criminal record, and adherence to Fair Housing laws. Lets dive in!

Apartment

BetterWho

JUNE 4, 2025

You’re juggling a hundred tasksfielding maintenance calls, responding to tenant complaints, coordinating with owners, and managing your teambut still, growth feels elusive. Solution: Document your systems. But the truth is, when used correctly, AI and automation can be game-changers.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 20, 2025

Unfortunately, many landlords make the mistake of thinking that they can save money by repurposing software theyre already using, like basic word processing and spreadsheet programs. And over time, those missed details can lead to bigger problemslonger vacancy periods, frustrated tenants, and even disputes that could have been avoided.

Property Management Software

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Property maintenance plays a pivotal role in asset management, protecting a propertys long-term profitability and keeping tenant satisfied and turnover low. They also have to balance budgets, manage multiple sites and tenants, and adhere to legal requirements.

Property Maintenance

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 15, 2025

Immigration authorities have issued subpoenas demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, according to the Associated Press. One of these documents, dated May 1, is signed by an officer with the U.S.

Landlord

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

From lease signings and renewals to tenant communications and rent payments, it tackles the most time-consuming aspects of property management. With this software in your toolkit, you can manage everything more effectively, freeing up time to focus on what matters mostbuilding relationships with tenants and growing your business.

Lease

Rental Housing Journal

AUGUST 4, 2025

Here are 6 ways to arm yourself against deadbeat tenants to safeguard your property and financial interests. By Nancy Abrams Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident that tenants will pay their rent on time and will not do damage to your rental property?

Tenant

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Examples: A lease is signed, a payment is late, a tenant submits a request. Tenant Move-In and Move-Out Workflows Tenant turnover is one of the most process-heavy parts of property management. Workflow automation flips that mindset. Conditions or Rules: These define how the system decides what to do next.

Property Management