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Your Ultimate Guide to Property Maintenance Services

Appfolio

Whether you oversee large-scale apartment buildings or single-family homes, property maintenance is essential to keep your property values up, and keep your residents safe and satisfied. . As a property manager, you also have to make sure contractors get paid and expenses are tracked. Single-Family Homes & Condos: .

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5 Reasons Why Property Managers Should Join NARPM

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You can connect with marketing professionals, software developers, painting contractors, repair contractors, property management staffing services, home maintenance service providers, pest control solutions, tenant screening services, and property inspection services, and many more.

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

American Apartment Owners Association

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. Its important to note that not all activities count toward material participation.

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Don’t get caught off-guard: Forecasting tips for on-time, on-budget rental property maintenance

Buildium

For example, large apartment buildings often see higher tenant turnover and increased utility usage across multiple units, resulting in more frequent maintenance needs compared to single-family homes. Seasonal and Weather Considerations Of course, local climate also plays a role.

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Cash Flow Might Be Tight in Indianapolis, But Investment Still Makes Sense

T&H Realty

Rent Growth vs. Operating Expenses: The Profitability Squeeze While home prices have soared, rent growth has barely kept up. The average rent for a single family home in Indianapolis was $1,593 as of Q4 of 2024. This marks only a modest increase of $75 compared to the previous year.

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Fall Maintenance: Tips for Landlords and Property Managers

Real Property Management Chicago

Focus on the Exterior If your rental property is a single family home, ensure that the exterior is ready for colder temperatures. Consider having it inspected by a licensed HVAC technician or contractor. Making sure your property is ready for colder weather is crucial to prevent many maintenance issues that can arise.

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HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Single-Family Rental Properties

Lula

In this article, we’ll explore the significant benefits of regular HVAC maintenance for single-family rental properties and provide a few statistics that highlight the impact. The HVAC systems in single-family homes are often used heavily, especially in extreme weather conditions.