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Geoff Roberts
| 5 min. read
Perfecting your pet policy
Generally speaking, property owners and managers are not required to allow tenants to have pets.* And, in fact, many properties exercise their option to decline pets on premises—for example, in San Diego, CA nearly 60 percent of all...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
Winterize your property in 7 simple steps
The temperature has gone down and it’s about time for you to turn up the heat in your properties. Getting your property ready for winter involves more than just adjusting the temperature, though. Here’s a quick guide to...
Geoff Roberts
| 3 min. read
Preparing a unit for turnover: 5 steps for property managers to take
For better or worse, preparing units for tenant turnover is part of every property manager’s job. There’s good news, though. Just a few simple strategies can go a long way toward making the turnover process more efficient and cost-effective....
How to raise the rent without losing tenants
Your vacancy rate is low and you have great long-time tenants. Sure, comparable units are renting for more, but why raise rents when things are going so well? Because, just like any other market, the rental market is cyclical. As...
Geoff Roberts
| 3 min. read
Renting to students: good or bad idea?
A line from John Belushi’s character in the 1978 movie Animal House sums up the concerns many landlords have when it comes to renting to college students: “Food fight!” While it’s true students can be hard on rental...
Geoff Roberts
| 3 min. read
Keep your vacancy rate in check by retaining your tenants
I don’t know about you, but I hate filling vacant units. Maybe hate is a strong word, but searching for tenants, screening tenants, and doing showings just to fill a single vacant unit is a major pain. So...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
How to evict a tenant
Chances are, at some point in your property management career, you’ll have to evict a tenant. Whether it’s because he hasn’t paid his rent, threw one too many late-night parties, or violated any other term of the lease...
Geoff Roberts
| 3 min. read
Easy ways to make safety a priority
Not only do we all want our tenants to feel safe, but we also want them to actually be safe. The last thing any property manager wants is for a tenant to fall victim to injury, theft, or...
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Jake Belding
| 8 min. read
A simple guide for managing HOA architectural guidelines and homeowner requests
Managing architectural changes in an HOA or COA requires a lot of organization. Association boards need to ensure that any proposed changes meet safety guidelines and comply with the bylaws of the association. As an association manager, much...
Jake Belding
| 11 min. read
The best rent payment app in 2023: Comparing 8 online rent payment systems
Compare the top online rent payment systems, including essential features to find the best rent payment app for your business.
Jake Belding
| 11 min. read
9 top rated property management software solutions in 2023
Discover the 9 of the top-rated property management software solutions in 2023 based on ratings from the leading software reviews sites.
Amanda Maher
| 9 min. read
11 property management KPIs you should be tracking
The property management industry is highly fragmented. Some companies have only a few employees, some operate independently, and others have massive portfolios. No matter your business size or plans to scale, however, it’s important to stay on top...
Laurie Mega
| 6 min. read
6 steps to airtight tracking for HOA violations
When a resident moves into an HOA or community association, they agree to follow a certain set of rules created by the board of directors. Those rules can cover anything from noise restrictions to the types of flowers...
Jon Park
| 10 min. read
The 5 best multifamily property management software solutions in 2023
Choose the best multifamily property management software—here are features to look for and the leading solutions in specific categories.
Jon Park
| 7 min. read
HOA Documents: 5 myths debunked and secrets to easier management
Well-organized HOA documents stand the test of time, enabling your board to make meaningful decisions with confidence, speed, and clarity. Knowing what documents you need and learning how to effectively manage them will prevent governing rules from becoming...
Laurie Mega
| 6 min. read
Property management chart of accounts: What is it and why is it essential?
One of the most important accounting practices in any business is setting up and keeping a property management chart of accounts. As a property manager, your chart of accounts will help you keep tabs on every transaction for...

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