Today online property management software company Buildium, LLC launched its new Property Management IQ website. The interactive site uses humor to measure people’s knowledge of property management terms, regulations, and best practices. “Property management is a serious business, but a little...

For property management companies, the month of January signals a time to prepare and issue year end statements to their clients for tax preparation purposes. Consequently, each January the IRS requires that any taxpayers who have made payments in...

As we look forward to 2012 and say goodbye to last year, many new real estate investors will forgo using a property manager in lieu of becoming landlords themselves for the first time. It may even be one...

Before doing business with a property management service, a property owner must feel that the company’s 8-10% management fee is valid and deserved. When you take a call from a prospective client, you must sell yourself based on what you...

When you live in a condo association, you are guaranteed certain property rights. With good property management, your rights are guaranteed in your governing documents, and one of the most important of these is the definition of “Common...

Renting out your property might sound like a great idea, and it is. Inviting tenants to live in your home, especially if you are not using it, can be a great way to make some extra money and...

Over the last few posts, we’ve discussed premises liability, landlord duties, and obvious dangers, among other things. Today we’ll discuss an issue in California that gets people excited – a landlord’s duty to prevent criminal acts. Nothing gets people...

If you’re considering purchasing a buy-to-rent investment and becoming a first-time landlord, there are a few things you should consider. Here are our top five pointers to think about before taking the plunge. 1. Location, location, location. It’s vital...