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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. . Staying On Top of Property Maintenance. How to Provide Superior Property Maintenance Service.

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Long Beach Real Estate: Hidden Gems for Property Investors

Beach Front Property Management

Desirable rental market – Professionals and families prefer this quiet yet central location. Unique properties – Craftsman-style homes and historic architecture attract premium residents. Considerations: Older homes may require renovations – Maintenance costs can be high. We at BFPM Inc.

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

Buildium

Whether you’re new to forecasting rental property maintenance costs or simply looking to improve, this guide has you covered. Property Condition: A property’s maintenance history plays a big role in its repair needs. If your properties are in a hurricane-prone area, for instance, they may require regular storm-prep maintenance.

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Condo vs Duplex: Which Should You Choose for Investing?

Bay Property Management Group

Duplex Benefits: Condos tend to be affordable and lower maintenance, with shared amenities managed by an HOA. Condo vs. Duplex Disadvantages: Condos tend to have HOA fees and slower appreciation, while duplexes typically require higher upfront costs, more maintenance, and may be harder, or cost more, to finance.

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Spotlight Interview: Tim Wehner, Past NARPM President & Property Manager Extraordinaire

Yardi Breeze

Dodson Property Management was my professional home from 2009 until we sold the company a few years ago. By the time we sold, we were managing over 4,000 single family homes and apartment units, plus 17,000 doors for HOAs. Another issue is finding qualified workers, especially in maintenance roles.

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What is a Duplex?: A Guide for Real Estate Beginners

Bay Property Management Group

Benefits of Investing in Duplexes Duplexes have numerous benefits, including: More Bang for Your Buck Duplexes tend to cost less than single-family homes because they share spaces. Great for Beginner Investors If you want to dip your toe into multi-family investments but want to smart small, duplexes are a great way to go.

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Are Townhomes A Good Investment? Here’s The Truth

Bay Property Management Group

Townhomes usually cost less than single-family homes but give you more space than condos. Theyre more affordable than single-family homes but still offer more space than condos, making them a popular choice. Limited Storage Space Townhomes often have less storage than single-family homes.