BetterWho

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

AI in Property Management: Separating Hype from Reality Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and the property management business is no exception. However, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial for property managers to distinguish between what’s merely hype and what genuinely delivers value.

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BetterWho

MARCH 7, 2025

From Chaos to Clarity: How to Create a Remote Team Playbook for Your Property Management Business In todays evolving industry, property management companies are increasingly shifting to remote teams to improve efficiency and tap into a wider talent pool. Define your: Company vision What makes your property management company unique?

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Buildium

JANUARY 30, 2025

In the previous editions of our property management software buying guide, we covered the basics of how to compare property managers, from key features software should have to assessing pricing models and customer reviews. We also explored specific considerations for multifamily property management software.

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Appfolio

JULY 13, 2020

In the residential leasing world, May through September are known as leasing season—with July and August typically seeing the most volume. To make the most of leasing season, property managers, leasing teams, and marketing managers need to be ready for increased demand and commit resources to encourage lease renewals.

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Yardi Breeze

MARCH 21, 2025

Application fraud detection in property management is always a priority, but its an even bigger issue given that so many interactions occur now online. And given that property managers spend an average of $7,500 per eviction, it can be costly to not take every measure to prevent rental fraud.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

JANUARY 9, 2025

The property management industry is evolving, mostly propelled by technological advancement. Indeed, AI-based technology is transforming every facet of rental property management. Continue reading to uncover the key technologies revolutionizing rental property management and defining the industry’s future.

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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? 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. How Extensive Are Background Checks for Apartments?

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Buildium

JANUARY 10, 2025

In the previous editions of our property management software buying guide, weve talked about comparing software using high-level criteria such as price and features. How Does Multifamily Property Management Software Benefit Your Business? Lets take a look at some of those benefits in detail. All these factors add complexity to the job.

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American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 20, 2025

A stronger credit score can lead to better financial opportunities, including easier approval for loans and rental applications. Key Requirements for Landlords Under AB 2747, Landlords must provide Tenants with written information about Rent Reporting at lease signing and at least once per year. Explains the benefits of Rent Reporting.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The importance of a thorough and accurate rental application cannot be overstated. A comprehensive rental application can protect you from undesirable tenants and future problems, such as evictions and damage to your investment property. A Comprehensive Application to Rent is available on the AAOA web site at no charge to all members.

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Fourandhalf

JANUARY 22, 2025

Ray Hespen, who is a frequent flier on The Property Management Show, joined us again to discuss maintenance metrics and how measurement improves resident satisfaction and owner NOI. He was investigating what it would look like if property managers looked at maintenance from a data-driven standpoint. Its a super-high trust game.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 16, 2025

As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational practices that ensure both compliance and operational excellence. For property management companies of all sizes, the creation of a basic fair housing policy is non-negotiable.

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American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Technology has fundamentally reshaped the way property managers and their staff interact with residents. Property managers must ensure these tools remain inclusive, accessible, and compliant with fair housing laws. Despite the benefits, digital payment systems present challenges that property managers must address.

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Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Property management automation can be a difference-maker when it comes to saving timebut thats just the beginning. Lets take a closer look at what automation can do for your property management business. Online Portals and Apps Todays tenants are embracing technology more than ever and property managers can use that to their advantage.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 13, 2025

The rent-to-income ratio is a simple, yet powerful, tool that helps landlords gauge financial stability before signing a lease. As experienced property managers in Washington, D.C., When tenants know the requirements upfront, it reduces unqualified applications, saving you time and effort in the screening process. Heres why: 1.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 22, 2025

Landlords and property managers in Philadelphia often use eviction histories to help determine if they should approve rental applications. Consider Short-Term Apartments (Month-to-Month Leases) Renting a short-term apartment can be a solution for how to rent with an eviction on your record. When exactly is rent due?

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Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Property management and the essential role of policies, written communication and procedures for the year ahead. By The Fair Housing Institute As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational practices that ensure both compliance and operational excellence.

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Condo Control

JANUARY 12, 2025

Table of contents Will owners pay to lease recreational HOA amenities? Booking an amenity vs leasing an amenity: Is there a difference? What is the best way to manage recreational amenities? Will owners pay to lease recreational HOA amenities? Booking an amenity vs leasing an amenity: Is there a difference?

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 19, 2025

Experienced property management companies in Baltimore and elsewhere offer this as an option when tenants move in/out midway through the month. Is prorated rent applicable for short-term leases? Yes, landlords can apply prorated rent to short-term leases. Can prorated rent be applied to annual leases?

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Beach Front Property Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

Virtual apartment tours have become an indispensable tool for leasing agents, offering a digital walkthrough of properties that allows prospective residents to explore layouts, amenities, and the overall atmosphere from anywhere. Virtual apartment tours focus on showcasing the property to attract interest and engage residents.

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McKee Properties

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This guide will walk you through actionable tips to create a compelling rental application, improve your chances of success, and make a lasting impression on property management teams for Bay Park apartment rentals and homes alike. Photo ID: A valid form of identification ensures a streamlined application process.

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Appfolio

MARCH 16, 2021

It’s one of the property management industry’s most pressing pain points. . While the average turnover rate across all industries stands at 22% , the property management industry has a turnover rate of 32.7%. . So what can be leaders and managers do to improve retention? How can their manager help facilitate their growth?”.

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Appfolio

AUGUST 28, 2020

As a property manager, you might be wasting lots of time and money every month manually collecting rent, preparing deposit slips, and making trips to the bank to deposit funds. This saves management a ton of paperwork and cuts rent week workload by at least 50% compared to the days when online rental payments were not available.”. #2

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Lula

MARCH 13, 2024

A lease renewal is the process of establishing a new rental agreement with the current tenants. If the landlord or property manager is happy with the tenants and the tenants are happy with the home, it makes sense to re-up and keep the relationship going. What If You Don’t Want to Renew a Tenant’s Lease? Congratulations!

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Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Tenant screening is a crucial part of effective property management. From verifying financial stability to checking rental history and conducting background checks, property managers follow a structured process to make informed decisions. What Is Tenant Screening? Here is the process: 1.

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Condo Control

JANUARY 28, 2025

Table of contents Inventory management waitlists Things to consider when building a waitlist Using Condo Control to manage inventory waitlists for parking and storage Benefits of maintaining a waitlist for parking and storage Other solutions While less common, some HOAs also encounter issues with paid parking inventory.

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Beach Front Property Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Managing a rental property can be rewarding, but dealing with residents’ questions and details can be overwhelming. A clear and comprehensive landlord-resident lease agreement is the best way to prevent misunderstandings. In addition, a strong lease agreement safeguards you against potential legal issues, offering peace of mind.

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Yardi Breeze

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Are you a member of any property management associations? Check out the top national property management associations in the U.S. BOMA International: Building Owners & Managers Association Founded in 1907, BOMA is a property management association for commercial real estate professionals.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

Before our property management company in Washington, D.C. This score shows the landlord that you’ve been managing your finances well enough. When landlords see that you are dependable in other ways, they might consider your application anyway. What Is a Credit Score? 700 and above: This is an even better place to be.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees. Property management Consider the management demands of the property and whether you have the time and energy to deal with them yourself.

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Yardi Breeze

APRIL 9, 2025

If you have questions about RentCafe websites or how to stand up a great new website for your property management business, stick around. Property websites highlight what is unique to each property in your portfolio What can RentCafe websites do for property managers? A RentCafe website might be just what you need.

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Rental Housing Journal

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Multifamily applicant fraud is becoming a widespread challenge for the industry as fraudsters become more inventive, according to the State of Applicant Fraud Report from Snappt , an AI document-fraud-detection company for multifamily property managers.

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McKee Properties

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Standing out among other applicants is essential, and with the righ t strategy, you can position yourself as the ideal tenant for property owners. This blog will guide you through effective strategies to distinguish your rental application while improving your chances of landing your desired home.

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Bay Property Management Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As a property management company, we understand that things come up. Whether your family is growing or you must relocate for work , you may have to break your lease early. While this is not ideal for landlords or property managers, you can do a few things to make the process easier. Generally speaking, yes.

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Condo Control

JANUARY 20, 2025

But January can be a heavy month too, especially if you help manage a large condominium or HOA community. January is often the time when residents renew leases for parking spots, boat and bike racks, and locker spaces. How is a community assets management system better than what were doing now?

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Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Unfortunately, you may face penalties for breaking a lease. As such, weve mapped out what those consequences entail, how to possibly reduce them, and instances when you can break a lease without a penalty altogether. What Are the Penalties for Breaking a Lease? Read below for more information.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 2, 2025

As property managers in Baltimore, we can tell you that debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) is a huge factor lenders look at to gauge how risky it is to lend to you. In turn, that could make lenders hesitant to approve your application. Essentially, lenders use it when reviewing mortgage applications to see if you can afford a property loan.

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