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Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
5 financial ratios every property manager should know
Whether numbers are your forte or not, there are certain ratios and calculations every property manager should understand. Following is a look at five key ratios that apply to your property management business, how to obtain them, and...
Geoff Roberts
| 5 min. read
Making time for "me time" as a property manager
It’s a well-documented fact that Americans take less vacation time than business professionals in any other culture. According to a disturbing analysis in a recent Business Week article, “Americans take even less vacation than the Japanese, the people who...
Geoff Roberts
| 2 min. read
Property management New Year’s resolutions
As 2010 draws to a close, now is a good time to reflect on the past year. Don’t just think about what didn’t work in 2010; also think about what did work. After all, the goal is to...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
10 property management pitfalls
A few weeks ago, we talked about 10 Signs of Property Management Success. This week, we’re going to take a look at the flip side of that coin, reviewing some indicators that it may be time to make...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
Building your property management company culture
Just as with any other business, the success of your property management company is inextricably tied to staff morale. The more content your staff is, the more effort they will put into their jobs and the more invested...
Geoff Roberts
| 3 min. read
Setting property management fees
Setting your property management fees can be tricky business. Obviously, you’d like to obtain the greatest amount of money possible for your services. On the other hand, it’s important that your prices remain competitive in order to secure...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
10 signs your property management company is a success
While profitability is one great sign of success, there are also many other less tangible indicators that your property management business is doing well. Following is  a list of ten signs you’re running a good property management shop. How...
Geoff Roberts
| 3 min. read
The pros and cons of property specialization
There’s definitely much to be said for setting oneself apart from the pack in business. In fact, particularly when it comes to business, establishing a reputation that sets you apart from the pack in a certain niche or...
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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.
Opportunities for Property Managers in Renters’ Evolving Preferences
The past few years have been anything but smooth sailing. Property management companies responded by putting resident and owner-related concerns above their own—but that’s about to change. Our research shows…
Natalie Cariola
| 5 min. read
The Top 6 Leasing Trends for 2023
In our 2023 Industry Report, half of our respondents told us that technology is going to play a big role in their revenue-generation strategy for the next two years. Listed in their top 10 technology must-haves was leasing...
2023 Community Association Trends in 7 Key Areas
The past few years have been anything but smooth sailing. Property management companies responded by putting resident and owner-related concerns above their own—but that’s about to change. Our research shows…
Jason Van Steenwyk
| 6 min. read
Preventative HVAC maintenance checklist: 16 things you should do now
Major winter storms are still months away, but as the weather changes, it’s important to pay attention to your property’s HVAC units, furnaces, and related systems. Starting preventative HVAC maintenance now will help you avoid costly repairs and...
Jon Park
| 10 min. read
Spring maintenance checklist for property managers: 10+ ways to make your business blossom
Frozen pipes, roof damage, and ice dams are all unpleasant side effects of winter. As the weather gets warmer, property managers need to spring into action to ensure that their properties are in the best shape possible. Even...
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.
Opportunities for Property Managers in Rental Owners’ Shifting Needs
The past few years have been anything but smooth sailing. Property management companies responded by putting resident and owner-related concerns above their own—but that’s about to change. Our research shows…

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