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Jillian Rodriguez
| 4 min. read
Sizing up 2019: Your property management business health check
How do you really know if you had a successful year in 2019? When you’re running a small business, staying on top of finances can be time-consuming and confusing. After all, you’re an expert in property management, not...
Knowing Your Books: Accounting for Non-Accountants Guide
  Take a crash course in property management accounting. Become familiar with the accounting cycle, basic concepts and terms all through the lens of a seasoned property manager. Download our Accounting for Non-Accountants Guide and learn how to:...
Brandon Hall
| 6 min. read
Reconstruct your bank account structure
Property management companies handle large amounts of money on a regular basis and, as a result, need a rock-solid financial system. One of the basics of that system is a means to collect money—and how you set up...
Stephen Fishman
| 5 min. read
How tax reform affects your 2018 mileage deduction
If you drive a personal vehicle for your property management business, you’ll need to understand how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will impact your 2018 mileage deduction. While Congress passed the bill last December, the changes...
Stephen Fishman
| 7 min. read
Should property managers become C corporations or LLCs after tax reform?
The vast majority of real estate companies (including property management businesses) are organized as pass-through entities, not as regular C corporations. The most popular pass-through entity is the limited liability company (LLC), but pass-throughs also include sole proprietorships,...
Stephen Fishman
| 6 min. read
How the new tax law affects your company’s employees
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed by Congress last December took effect on January 1, 2018. The new law resulted in the most extensive rewrite of federal income tax rules in over 30 years. Although most...
Stephen Fishman
| 8 min. read
Here’s how the new tax law impacts rental property owners
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (also known as H.R. 1, or the TCJA) took effect on January 1, 2018. With the exception of bonus depreciation (described below), all of the act’s provisions apply to 2018 and later,...
Stephen Fishman
| 9 min. read
How does the new tax law impact property managers? 9 changes to be aware of
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is now the law of the land. This mammoth tax reform law creates momentous tax changes for all Americans. We’ve all been wondering how the new tax plan affects property managers....
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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...
Jon Park
| 15 min. read
Property Maintenance Project Management Guide
Being prepared for unforeseen events is key to easing financial (and mental) burdens in the property management business. But with so many options for insurance, where do you start?

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