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Preventing Fair Housing Violations: A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts

American Apartment Owners Association

Illegal harassment by employees or contractors can lead to fair housing complaints, legal consequences, and damage to a companys reputation. Education and Training: The First Line of Defense One of the biggest mistakes a housing provider can make is assuming that fair housing compliance is “common sense.”

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Preventing Fair Housing Violations: A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts

American Apartment Owners Association

Illegal harassment by employees or contractors can lead to fair housing complaints, legal consequences, and damage to a companys reputation. Education and Training: The First Line of Defense One of the biggest mistakes a housing provider can make is assuming that fair housing compliance is “common sense.”

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A Proactive Approach to Stopping Harassment Before It Starts

Rental Housing Journal

Illegal harassment by employees or contractors can lead to fair housing complaints, legal consequences, and damage to a companys reputation. Education and Training: The First Line of Defense One of the biggest mistakes a housing provider can make is assuming that fair housing compliance is “common sense.”

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Understanding and managing rental property maintenance emergencies—before it’s too late

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Vendor and Contractor Coordination Establish a network of reliable vendors and contractors. Tenant Education Educate tenants on how to identify and report potential issues early. This might include shutting off the water supply in case of a burst pipe or turning off electricity if theres an electrical hazard.

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Is Real Estate Investment Trusts a Good Career Path?

American Apartment Owners Association

Treasuries Earn at least 75% of gross income from real estate-related sources Be managed by a board of directors or trustees Education Needed to Work in REITs While its possible to break into this field through experience, most professionals hold at least a bachelors degree in finance, real estate, business, or economics.

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5 Reasons Why Property Managers Should Join NARPM

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NARPM’s mission is to provide education, networking opportunities, and advocacy for property managers across the country. Access to Educational Classes The first reason many people want to join the National Association of Residential Property Managers is for access to incredible educational classes.

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How to Obtain “Real Estate Professional Status”: A Major Tax-Saving Opportunity

American Apartment Owners Association

For example, education, investor hours, and certain travel time are excluded. On the other hand, activities like communicating with tenants, overseeing contractors, and performing repairs are generally eligible. Supporting evidence like receipts, emails, and contractor invoices adds another layer of credibility to your claim.