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Peter Lohmann
| 2 min. read
Five questions to ask a prospective property management company
Looking for professional property management? Here are five key questions you should ask of any management company.
The difference between an employee and an independent contractor
These days the stock market seems to live or die, grow or deflate, depending on the “employment” report.  How many jobs were created, how many folks are seeking jobless benefits? How many folks are no longer seeking “employment”...
Colin McCarthy
| 3 min. read
Is the landlord liable for employee negligence?
Relationships. Everybody’s got them, but not everyone is liable for the actions of those in their relationship. We’re talking about “vicarious liability,” where the landlord is liable to a third party for the wrongdoings of someone or somebody...
Geoff Roberts
| 2 min. read
Property management cooperatives: banding together to cut costs
I spoke with a property manager the other week who was lamenting the tight profit margins he said he was forced to accept in order to get more business from property owners. He was interested in property management software...
Colin McCarthy
| 3 min. read
It’s all about the relationship
Years ago we all saw that movie about Facebook and how it took off when the founder had the thought that you could advertise your relationship status on “The Facebook.” Are you single? Dating a couple folks? Or in...
Colin McCarthy
| 3 min. read
The janitor did it
“The childish propensity to intermeddle was the characteristic which the [property possessor] should have taken reasonable precautions to guard against.”* Sometimes the courts come up with lyrical gems that get right to the heart of the matter. Through...
Why it’s okay to outsource your property management
As we all know, outsourcing is a risk that can turn out to either be the best decision you ever made or the worst thought to ever cross your mind. When it comes to property management, you have...
Steve Boudreault
| 2 min. read
When property management goes bad
In Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Captain Kirk and Doctor McCoy are found guilty of assassinating the Chancellor of the Klingon High Council and are sent to the penal colony known as Rura Penthe. Upon arrival, the administrator...
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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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