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Property managers, here are the 5 top leasing trends of 2025

Buildium

55% of surveyed owners expect their property managers to handle leasing electronically. Enable online rent and deposit payments. Among the factors that influenced their decision, their perception of the value of their current rental weighed against the rent they’re paying. Set up a tenant portal.

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How Online Rent Payments Benefit Property Managers & Residents

Appfolio

Online rent payments aren’t just convenient, they’re also mutually beneficial for your residents and your business. If you’re still collecting paper rent checks and manually entering bank data, then now is the time to implement a paperless system. 2 Eliminates Error-Pro ne, Manual Auditing & Editing.

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What Do You Need to Know About Homeowners’ Insurance and Wildfire Coverage?

Beach Front Property Management

It also covers personal belongings inside the home, such as furniture, electronics, clothing, and appliances. Renters insurance protects belongings like electronics, clothing, and furniture damaged by fire. Consider Renters Insurance : If you are renting, protect your belongings with a dedicated renters insurance policy.

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What’s the Best Way to Collect Rent from My Chicago Tenants?

Real Property Management Chicago

One of the most relevant attributes of retaining a profitable rental home is receiving rent payments on time. Though, to have those payments, property owners first will have to opt for how that rent should be paid. There are very diverse systems to collect rent payments.

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Rent Payment Methods Landlords Should Offer Tenants Apart From Cash

Rental Choice

Cash is a popular way to collect rent in the United States. What other rent payment methods should landlords consider? Why Offer Other Rent Payment Methods? Offering various landlord rent payment methods provides many benefits for both the landlord and tenant. Renters may easily default on the payment.

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1099 forms for property management: Everything you need to know (2024 update)

Buildium

You can do it yourself, either by mailing the documents in person or electronically through the IRS’s Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system or you can hire an accountant or a CPA to do it for you. The IRS uses the 1099-MISC to report a variety of income received that isn’t reported on standard W2 forms.

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The property management software buying guide: How to choose the best multifamily property management software

Buildium

Automated Processes: Tasks such as rent collection, lease renewals, and maintenance requests, which you may be handling manually, can be automated, reducing your teams workload and minimizing errors. Look for the ability to generate and send 1099s electronically, as well, so youll be prepared well ahead of tax season.