Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 27, 2025

Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result this winter from Keepe. Allow the cold water to drip from the faucets, and be sure your tenants keep the thermostat set to the right temperature.

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American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In today’s fast-paced rental market, being efficient and organized is the key to running a successful rental operation. Property management software (PMS) has become a must- have for landlords who want to streamline operations, manage their tenants, and maintain organized finances. Mul tiple payment options.

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Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Tenant screening is a crucial part of effective property management. It ensures that qualified, responsible renters are placed in rental properties, fostering positive, long-term tenancies. What Is Tenant Screening? A strong rental history speaks volumes and can tip the scale in the applicants favor.

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Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Managing rental properties involves more than just collecting rent and maintaining the property. One of the most important aspects of property management is keeping track of financial transactions, monitoring expenses, and ensuring taxes are filed correctly.

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Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Note: This guide is intended to provide general information on rental property tax accounting. For specific advice on your own property or portfolio, speak with a tax professional that can examine your specific situation in detail. What Counts as Rental Income? Heres a quick breakdown of those definitions.

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Osprey Property Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Managing rental properties involves juggling numerous responsibilities, and one of the most demanding tasks is handling maintenance requests. Timely maintenance is essential for keeping tenants satisfied and protecting your investment. So, what truly constitutes a maintenance emergency?

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Owning a rental property often means wearing many hatslandlord, accountant, and sometimes even handyman. So, if youre taking care of repairs yourself, can you deduct the cost of your own labor on a rental property? So, normally, you can deduct labor costs when you hire someone to work on your rental property.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Effective property management hinges on regular maintenance, as every successful rental property owner knows. Proactive upkeep schedules are vital for avoiding high repair costs and ensuring tenant happiness and loyalty. Understanding the Key Components of a Property Maintenance Schedule.

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Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 8, 2025

8 spring maintenance items to check inside and outside your rental property to keep tenants happy and protect your investment. Here are eight spring maintenance rental-property checklist items for both inside and outside your rentals this spring, provided by Finnmark Property Services.

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Rentec Direct

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Savvy investors know that winterizing your rental property is key to the property’s longevity and habitability for your tenants. Unfortunately, there are some winter maintenance checks that many overlook this time of year; don’t forget these eight things to look for at your rental this winter.

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Rentec Direct

JANUARY 27, 2025

Cold winter weather plumbing tips for landlords are essential to ensure that your rental property is protected from damage and that your tenants have a habitable and working home.

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Buildium

MARCH 20, 2025

Managing rental properties comes with plenty of moving partscollecting rent, handling maintenance requests, keeping up with leases, and tracking finances, to name a few. And over time, those missed details can lead to bigger problemslonger vacancy periods, frustrated tenants, and even disputes that could have been avoided.

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 9, 2025

Types of Amenities in Rental Properties If youve ever wondered what does “amenities” mean in the context of rental properties, heres something helpful to know: amenities generally fall into two main categories. Get in touch with us today , and lets help you discover a rental that truly feels like home.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Taking your time and doing your due diligence when considering a particular investment property will always be a crucial step. In the end, it can help you capture the perfect property with excellent ROI potential or it can save you from a drastic mistake. These factors can affect a propertys value and its appeal to tenants.

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Rental Choice

MAY 7, 2024

Landlords have numerous responsibilities when it comes to running a rental property. One of the most important is rental property maintenance. Why Is Rental Property Maintenance Important? Property maintenance for rentals is crucial for several reasons.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. Just as you are placing your faith in a new tenant to pay their rent on time and respect your property, they are placing their trust in you that you will keep them safe while providing them with a habitable home.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Being a rental property owner can be a highly rewarding experience, but it does come with its own responsibilities. Once youve gone through the process of screening for the perfect tenants, such as your tenant background check , there will be routine and unexpected maintenance and repairs that will fall into your lap.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Being a rental property owner can be a highly rewarding experience, but it does come with its own responsibilities. Once youve gone through the process of screening for the perfect tenants, such as your tenant background check , there will be routine and unexpected maintenance and repairs that will fall into your lap.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

If you own a rental property in a region with snowy winters, you may be contemplating how to cope with the responsibility of snow removal. The regulations regarding snow removal for rental property owners are quite extensive and even intricate. Who is responsible for this task – you or your tenant? 

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Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Maintaining rental properties is a delicate balance between being proactive and staying flexible and responsive in the case of emergencies. This blog post is designed to help you answer that question by clearly laying out the challenges and best practices that go into successful rental property maintenance management.

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BetterWho

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Retaining good tenants goes beyond convenience—it impacts your bottom line. High turnover can drain your finances and disrupt your property management workflow. You’re not only looking at lost rent for every month your property is empty. The cost of finding a new tenant, additional maintenance, marketing the property, etc.,

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Lula

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

.” Managing single-family rental (SFR) properties comes with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing tenant satisfaction with property maintenance. One area that’s frequently overlooked but crucial for long-term cost efficiency is the maintenance of HVAC systems.

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BetterWho

MARCH 28, 2025

Property managers and property management companies spend countless hours on administrative tasks, tenant communications, and maintenance coordination. Common challenges property managers face: Rising operational costs and shrinking margins. Slow tenant response times leading to lower satisfaction.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Unexpected crises – an inevitable tragedy, protracted power outage, or emergency maintenances – can create major disruptions for rental properties. For property owners, these incidents can bring about property damage, renter displacement, and costly repairs.

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Real Property Management Chicago

JULY 27, 2023

In the world of rental properties, numerous maintenance responsibilities fall under the purview of either the landlord or the tenant. With effective communication, tenant satisfaction, and cost management, it helps to know who is in charge of maintaining rental properties.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 17, 2025

In this guide, well walk you through everything you need to know: what a lease renewal is, when to do it, the benefits and drawbacks, how to negotiate better terms, and your legal rights as a tenant. Use local rental prices to justify a fair rate. Highlight your value as a tenant by mentioning your reliability and good record.

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Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Why Personalized Service Matters in Property Management Every property owner has unique goals and needs, which is why personalized service is a must-have in todays market. Each rental property owner in your roster will likely have a distinct set of shifting needs and goals that youll be expected to assist with.

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Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

The good news is that theres specialized software out there designed to help simplify many aspects of property management. Residential rental property landlords have a lot to gain from these advanced tools, from easier tenant management to more accurate, less time-consuming accounting.

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American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants. Preparing your tiny home for tenants The aesthetics and style you choose for your tiny house rental property can have an impact on the type of renters you attract. Can tenants have parties or pets?

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Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. As a property manager, it’s important to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible. A move-in checklist documents the steps that should be taken before a new tenant moves into the property.

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Real Property Management Chicago

MARCH 21, 2024

A lush green lawn can be crucial in enhancing the curb appeal of your rental property. Yet, maintaining a traditional lawn can pose difficulties for owners of single-family rental properties. Tenants being responsible for lawn care can lead to inconsistent maintenance due to varying levels of knowledge and motivation.

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Real Property Associates

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Strong landlord-tenant relationships are key to maintaining a successful and profitable rental property. In Seattles competitive rental market, effective communication methods can be the difference between retaining a long-term tenant and dealing with frequent turnover.

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Service contracts streamline property management by ensuring maintenance tasks, repairs, and vendor obligations are handled efficiently, helping landlords avoid unexpected costs and operational headaches. Tenant Retention and Satisfaction Like weve mentioned, service contracts help ensure maintenance is done regularly and on time.

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Real Property Management Chicago

APRIL 10, 2025

A heatwave is the most detrimental period for your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to malfunction. Air conditioning units must make increased effort to maintain tenant comfort as temperatures rise. Every spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to ensure your equipment is prepared.

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Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Effective property management maintenance services go far beyond just fixing problems when they arise. A proactive, well-organized maintenance strategy can prevent costly repairs, reduce tenant complaints, and ultimately increase the longevity and value of the property.

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Real Property Management Chicago

JANUARY 23, 2025

Many property managers distinguish that they need to work straightaway when a resident calls with an emergency maintenance request. But which maintenance requests are emergencies, necessitating immediate attention, and which can wait a little longer? The post What Qualifies as an Emergency Maintenance Request?

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Genuine Property Management

JANUARY 28, 2025

Keeping rental properties occupied is one of the most important challenges landlords face, especially in a competitive market like Orange County. Vacant units not only disrupt cash flow but also lead to additional costs, such as ongoing maintenance, utilities, and marketing expenses to attract new tenants.

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