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What Is Phrogging in Real Estate?

Bay Property Management Group

: Phrogging is when someone secretly lives on your property, often in unused spaces like attics or basements, without your knowledge. Its more common than you might think and can happen even in vacant rental units. As our rental property management in Northern Virginia can tell you, phrogging is a real problem.

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Insightful Statistics About Glenview Property Management

Real Property Management Chicago

To answer this question, here are a few recent statistics about rental property management that provide valuable insight into the practices of rental property owners nationwide. Million Rental Units Of the approximately 50 million rental housing units in the United States, around 41% – or 20.5

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The Top Global Vacation Rental Property Management Systems

Rentals United

In this article, youll find 18 of the best PMSs on the market, all of which are Rentals United partners. You can sync your PMS seamlessly with your Rentals United channel manager to combine the efficiency of a PMS with award-winning channel management and access to 60+ channels.

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Can Tenants Get The Boot When Smoking In Apartments?

Rental Choice

However, both federal and state laws have something to say about smoking — even in private spaces like rental units. In addition, landlords may prohibit smoking under the rental agreement and an apartment smoker will face consequences should they ever break the rules. Find one today through our online directory !

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11 Steps to Take Before and During Leasing Season to Maximize Profit and Efficiency

Appfolio

If you don’t currently offer the ability to apply for your vacancies using an online application , it’s time to seriously consider it; more than half of rental property managers report an expectation by renters that they can fill their applications out online. Check Up On Your Application Process.

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Renting to College Students – Lease Agreement Terms & Tips

Bay Property Management Group

This could dramatically increase the wear and tear on your rental unit or cause issues with local occupancy codes. When an owner cannot or does not want to handle the day-to-day operations, relying on an experienced management firm is a great option. Our team provides full-service rental property management in Washington D.C.

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2024 Annual Rental Housing Report Key Takeaways

Rental Choice

Moreover, there has been a dwindling supply of low-cost rental units. Yes, many new apartments may become available according to the 2024 rental market predictions. Moreover, property owners have repaired many existing units to minimize the problem. Among cost-burdened households, there were 12.1

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