October, 2023

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Best Practices for Building Strong Owner Relationships From the Beginning

Appfolio

In a previous article, I shared some strategies for attracting and onboarding new owners to sustainably scale your property management.

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Landlord Lessons: Tackling 5 Common Obstacles for Beginners

Real Property Management Chicago

Investing in Warrenville rental properties is an excellent method to amass wealth. Even if this is your first time as a landlord, you likely already know that problems are common for proprietors of rental properties. Urgent repairs, property damage, and late rent payments are a natural occurrence. Problems can still arise, even with the best planning and tenant screening.

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The Fed is Finally Signaling the End of Rate Increases

BiggerPockets

On Thursday, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell signaled a prolonged pause in interest rate increases. What does this mean for the market?

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Investor’s Guide: Landlord Insurance vs Homeowners Insurance Explained

Mashvisor

Making a profitable real estate investment does not end with buying a property that has the potential to earn a lot of income.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Important Factors for Real Estate Investing

Nest DC

Real estate investment is a dynamic and potentially rewarding venture. Whether you're a seasoned housing provider or just starting your property investment journey, understanding the key factors that can make or break your success is crucial. By the end of this article, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions and maximize your returns in the real estate market.

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Quick Hits | 2023 Q3 MSCI Sales Update

Colliers

After volume increased in Q2, the market reversed course, and sales decreased in Q3. Seasonality wasn’t a factor, as volume typically rises about 10% in Q3. However, it does demonstrate the continued strain on the market overall.

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The 5 Signs of a Good Property Management Company

Real Property Management Chicago

Purchasing a rental property can be a wise financial decision, but managing it requires effort and time. On everyday tasks, you might spend a lot of time. These duties include handling rent collection, tenant grievances, and maintenance requests. To save time and relieve stress, think about hiring a property management company to undertake these duties.

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Top Bank Says Every Recession Signal is Flashing Red—Is the Market About to Crash?

BiggerPockets

According to Deutsche Bank, the likelihood of a U.S. recession is 100%. Should investors be worried?

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How Much Does Landlord Insurance Cost?

Mashvisor

Real estate investing can be a great way to earn ongoing income while generating long-term profit too.

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Why Do You Need the Assistance of the Best Property Management Company

Real Property Management Choice

You want your property to be rented out as soon as possible with a good tenant who doesn’t tear the house apart and to get the rent on time. For this, you need the best property management company in Inglewood to manage your property in the right way. Moreover, in this blog, we will look for a few reasons to help you know the importance of hiring a quality property management company.

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Amazon Prime Day Influences Consumer Spending and Other Retailers

Colliers

Walmart, Target and Kohl’s hosted companion sales deal days to go head-to-head with Amazon’s Prime Days this October. An estimated 148.83 million consumers were expected to participate in the deal days period, up 7.5% compared to 2022.

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Tips to Prepare for HOTMA and Operate Your Affordable Housing Management Business More Efficiently – Part 2

Appfolio

Feeling anxious about the impending HOTMA rollout? Fear not! Check out the top takeaways from our live session with Serenity Lay and Betty Neau from renowned affordable housing consultancy TheoPRO.

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California's Assembly Bill 12 Security Deposits

Authority Property Management

AB 12 Unveiled: Transforming Security Deposits in California's Rental Market Hey folks! Big news is shaking up the rental market in California, and it's worth your attention. Governor Newsom has recently signed a significant piece of legislation, known as Assembly Bill 12 (AB 12), set to take effect in July 2024. This law is a real game-changer for security deposits in rental agreements.

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2023 Investing Mistakes That Lost Us Hundreds of Thousands

BiggerPockets

We messed up.

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All You Need to Know About Comparative Market Analysis

Mashvisor

If you’re in the process of selling your house, the term ‘comparative market analysis’ will definitely come up in your conversation with your real estate agent.

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7 Time-Saving Hacks Hiding Inside a Digital Guest Welcome Book

AirHost Academy

This post is sponsored by Touch Stay , helping hosts accelerate their guest’s experience with digital guidebooks. As a host in the fast-paced world of hospitality, you already know every moment counts. Both your and your guests’ time is precious, and every second saved can make a significant difference in providing an exceptional guest experience.

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Retail: Recorded, Episode 24 | The American Dream is Retail Experiential

Colliers

In our next episode of Retail Recorded, Anjee Solanki interviews Dimitri LaLagos, SVP of Leasing and Retail Development, at Triple Five, the holding company that owns and operates American Dream in New Jersey.

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Keeping Great Property Management Talent: New Data Shows What Employees Value Most

Appfolio

Take a deep-dive into AppFolio’s 2023 Hiring and Retention Report on this episode of The Top Floor podcast, and get proven employee experience strategies and data-backed solutions for boosting team member happiness.

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How to Maximize Your Residential Rental Property Occupancy Rate

MRI Software

In residential property management, following up on leads and maximizing occupancy are crucial to the success of your multifamily community. Get a software demo Multifamily software used by the top ten NMHC managers Take full control of the lead-to-lease process Get a demo Maximizing residential property occupancy isn’t just about filling vacancies.

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Leveling the Playing Field in the Wild West of Commercial Real Estate Pricing

BiggerPockets

Apartment brokers overprice properties all of the time—and get away with it. So what should you do about it?

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How to Find Positive Cash Flow Properties

Mashvisor

If you’re looking to make some money in real estate, then having positive cash flow properties is your top priority.

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Can’t Sell? Why Renting Doesn't Have to Be a Scary 'Plan B'

Nest DC

Like never before, we are experiencing an influx of properties that weren’t successful on the sales market. High interest rates mean fewer people are moving, and fewer people are ready to be locked into a mortgage that may be a stretch. But if you have to move, what can you do? While renting out your property may be less than ideal, it could be the right choice for the short-term or even long-term.

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A Global Perspective on ESG Commercial Real Estate Practices

Colliers

The challenges of achieving environmental, social, and governance resilience (ESG+R) at a level accepted and capable of impacting change have become a definitive focus by retailers. The industry has taken a broader stance to shrink its impact, prioritizing sustainability and its cohort amid global concerns about protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment.

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Embracing Change and Unlocking Growth: What We Learned at the 2023 AppFolio Customer Conference

Appfolio

The 11th annual AppFolio Customer Conference provided property management teams with key insights, clarity, and the tools they need to address their biggest challenges. Read on for a glimpse of what took place at the 2023 AppFolio Customer Conference.

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Renting Your Home in Santa Clarita Valley with California Leasing Property Management

California Leasing & Management

Are you a property owner in the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley, looking to lease your home? Do you want to ensure a smooth and hassle-free renting process? If so, you're in the right place. California Leasing Property Management is here to help you navigate the competitive and dynamic rental market in Santa Clarita. Here are the top five reasons to work with our experts. 1.

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Rent Control Does Not Work—So Why Does the Government Insist on Making Landlords Follow It?

BiggerPockets

Rent control has been around for a long time, and it still doesn't work. Why are governments around the country so insistent on it, and why don't we learn our lessons?

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Gross Rent Multiplier: What Is It? How Should an Investor Use It?

Mashvisor

Real estate investments are tangible assets that can lose value for many reasons. Thus, it is important that you value an investment property before buying it in order to avoid any fallouts.

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The downsides of using Excel in real estate investment

MRI Software

Excel has long been a staple in the world of real estate investment. It’s used for budgeting, forecasting, and keeping track of assets and liabilities. While Excel may seem like a convenient tool, it falls short in handling the complex and dynamic demands of real estate investment. Issues like human error, file corruption, and lack of real-time collaboration can hinder your investment operations.

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Why Hire a Short Term Rental Manager? Key Considerations

SevenStays

Renting out a property as an AirBnB? Click here to find out how hiring a short term rental manager can reduce your workload and maximise your income.

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6 Ways to Boost Employee Satisfaction, According to the Pros.

Appfolio

Chiccorra Connor, President and Founder of the wildly successful property management consultancy Occupancy Heroes Incorporated, shares the strategies that have helped her and her clients overcome staffing challenges for happier teams and greater efficiency and profitability.

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Decorative Choices and Your Security Deposit

Real Property Management California Coast

Renter or not, you want to feel at home in your residence. This includes, for many, the addition of decorative elements that help personalize a residence. But if you’re a tenant, the amount of your security deposit you receive returned depends greatly on the decorating decisions you make. Usually, the terms of your lease agreement specify what modifications you may make without the landlord’s consent.

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The Landlord’s Guide to Security Deposits

BiggerPockets

Renting properties to tenants is a great way to earn passive income, but you must follow many laws and rules, including collecting security deposits. Before you begin renting to tenants, it’s important to understand the answer to what is a security deposit and all the factors that go into it.

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8 Steps to Becoming a Landlord

Mashvisor

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to become rich? Well, then owning a rental property and becoming a landlord is probably not the best option for you.

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How to rollout a successful workplace software implementation

MRI Software

Workplace software encompasses a wide range of digital tools and platforms, from space management software to project management solutions. Choosing to incorporate new software within your business can enhance operational efficiency, collaboration, and productivity. The prospect of implementing new software in a time of transition can be daunting. Without an effective process for implementation, the results can be underwhelming at best and harmful to the business at worst.

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Do You Need Short Term Rental Management Services?

SevenStays

If you’re looking to own a profitable AirBnB, short term rental management services could help steer you in the right direction. Click here to find out more.

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Decorative Choices and Your Security Deposit

Real Property Management DC Metro

You want to feel comfortable in your living space as a renter. For many, this involves adding decorative elements that help to individualize a residence. However, if you rent, the amount of your security deposit you receive back may be considerably impacted by the décor decisions you make. Typically, your lease specifies which alterations are permitted and which require permission from your landlord.