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Jo-Anne Oliveri
| 3 min. read
Why do I do it this way?
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in all facets of the property management industry and, in doing so, have come to an understanding. An understanding reached after years of seeking answers to the following questions:...
Your property is unsafe if…
So, we know that a landlord has to use or maintain property in a “reasonably safe condition.”  But what is a reasonably safe condition?  How do we know when a property is unsafe?  As usual, California offers some...
Your landlord’s basic duty of care
When she is not busy mowing your lawn, replacing the water heater, raising your children*, and doing other upkeep of the home/residence she leases to you, your landlord is busy fulfilling some basic “duties.”   She has to avoid...
Jo-Anne Oliveri
| 4 min. read
Renters beware… rental scammers: Part 2
Following on from last week’s blog… Let’s discover what happened to poor Buddy and what our industry must learn from this! Also, how our industry can protect our clients and promote compelling reasons why it is so important...
What constitutes premises liability
So now that I’ve enticed you with some interesting stories about people getting murdered and burglars suing property owners, I thought it would be a good time to go over the brass tacks of just what constitutes a...
Geoff Roberts
| 2 min. read
All Things Property Management becomes Zillow blog contributor
As many of you know, Buildium has been publishing a property management industry blog since 2008. That said, it wasn’t until earlier this year that we gave the blog a face lift, a new name and domain, and...
8 tips for new landlords
Building a strong relationship with a new tenant and protecting your real estate investment is of paramount importance when crafting a lease agreement. There are a multitude of considerations at this juncture that are essential to understand.  Brian Davis,...
10 tips to effectively communicate with your landlord
As a property manager, I spend quite a bit of time thinking about how I communicate with the residents of the properties that I manage. Unfortunately, most residents give little thought to how they communicate with their property manager...
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Jon Park
| 12 min. read
8 of the Best Property Management Systems for 2024
Compare the features and benefits of the X best property management systems for 2024, including Buildium, ResMan, LeadSimple, and more.
Robin Young
| 7 min. read
The top 5 challenges community associations face in 2024 (plus board members’ advice for CAMs)
Have you noticed that your customers’ expectations have been on the rise over the last few years? As increased costs have forced many small businesses to raise their prices, customers’ expectations have surged as well—including for association management...
Jake Belding
| 10 min. read
5 of the best HOA accounting software solutions in 2024
Compare the features and benefits of 5 of the best hoa accounting software options in 2024, including Buildium, CondoWorks, PayHOA, and more!
Tara Mastroeni
| 6 min. read
Property managers, here are the 6 top leasing trends of 2024
Despite shifting market conditions, the property management industry continues to grow at a stellar rate. According to Buildium’s 2024 Property Management Industry Report, 85% of the management companies we surveyed experienced portfolio growth within the last two years....
Laurie Mega
| 8 min. read
The hidden potential of rent roll analysis for property managers
When you think of a rent roll and rent roll analysis, you probably think of investment opportunities. But a rent roll isn’t for investors only. Property managers—particularly those looking to grow—can use a rent roll to keep track...
Jake Belding
| 5 min. read
7 strategies to diversify your property management portfolio in 2024
In our 2024 Industry Report, a record 82% of property management companies that we surveyed reported portfolio growth over the past two years. That’s an impressive stat, but it may just be a preview of what’s to come....
Robin Young
| 2 min. read
How property management companies plan to increase their revenue in 2024 [The Lookout]
 Every year, Buildium asks thousands of property management professionals how much their companies have grown over the past year, and how much they plan to grow in the year to come. This year, 89% of third-party property management...
Jon Park
| 5 min. read
8 must-know leasing technology trends of 2024
According to Buildium’s 2024 Property Management Industry Report, 95% of rental owners are comfortable doing business with property managers online, marking a 15 percentage point increase from 2023. This familiarity is creating new expectations for property managers to...

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