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Amanda Maher
| 9 min. read
Rent-to-own homes: Do the risks outweigh the benefits?
During the 1980s and 1990s, “rent-to-own” homes were relatively popular. The notion that renters could take a home for a test drive before purchasing it lured in many prospective homeowners. It was a great option for people who...
Jason Van Steenwyk
| 8 min. read
Tenant credit checks: What landlords and property managers need to know
Experienced landlords and property managers will tell you: Always run a credit check for tenants before extending a lease agreement! While credit reports have their limitations, the tenant’s prior history is likely the best predictor of how well...
Amanda Maher
| 6 min. read
Must landlords accommodate allergic residents in pet-friendly properties?
Landlords typically have very mixed opinions about whether to allow tenants to have pets in their rental units. There are some good reasons for designating pet-friendly housing: It allows a broader pool of rental applicants and may result...
5 Critical Steps for Tenant Verification
  Tenant Verification Did you know, when we surveyed owners last summer to see what they most look for in a property manager, 78% cited finding great tenants as a top priority? That’s no surprise for most of...
Jason Van Steenwyk
| 5 min. read
Community-building events for the holidays & beyond
Looking for ways to foster a spirit of community and goodwill within your developments? The holidays give property managers and community boards a chance to shine. Sure, we’ve all seen the typical decoration ideas and Secret Santa events...
Jason Van Steenwyk
| 5 min. read
The mentally ill tenant: 12 guidelines housing providers need to know
Mental illness afflicts 43.8 million Americans each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. While most are able to quietly manage their mental illness on a day-to-day basis, debilitating symptoms can occasionally prevent well-meaning individuals from performing...
Jamie O'Toole
| 2 min. read
Preventing burglary: Tips for tenants [Infographic]
Are your tenants at risk for burglary? A burglary occurs in the United States every 18 seconds, costing nearly $4 billion in property loss every year. That averages to $2,250 per burglary—a sizable financial hit for most victims....
Jason Van Steenwyk
| 4 min. read
Thanksgiving: A time to focus on… safety?
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and of gratitude for all of life’s blessings. It’s a time of giving, of sharing, and of family togetherness. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of residential fires. And it’s imperative that property...
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Robin Young
| 30 min. read
60 up-and-coming real estate markets where rental investors & property managers can grow in 2024
In years past, our annual list of up-and-coming real estate markets has been dominated by Sun Belt cities such as Austin, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Nashville. That’s about to change. Record numbers of apartments have come online in many...
Laurie Mega
| 10 min. read
9 Best HOA management software platforms for 2023
Explore 9 of the best software solutions for HOA, COA, and condo management, including what each tool has to offer and how much it costs.
Laurie Mega
| 12 min. read
The 7 Best Property Management Software Solutions for 2023
We’ve studied review sites and assessed features across platforms to find the seven best property management software solutions out there in 2023.
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
| 19 min. read
Property maintenance services: The complete checklist and guide
Use this comprehensive property management maintenance checklist to get through repairs faster and more efficiently than previously possible.
Jake Belding
| 10 min. read
What you didn’t know about property management trust accounting
In a people-centered business like property property management, the last thing you want is to be stuck crunching numbers and untangling accounts. There are some well-established property management accounting best practices that can save you time, but often that’s...
Robin Young
| 7 min. read
5 property management industry trends you should know heading into 2024 [Research]
Property management companies have had to adapt to a breakneck speed of change over the last few years. Though inflation has fallen since its peak in 2022, costs remain elevated. Though the labor shortage has softened somewhat, unemployment...

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