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Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
5 time-organizing tips for property managers
One of the biggest challenges for property managers is staying on top of all the tasks they have to do in a given day. What with unit inspections, apartment showings, incoming and outgoing payments, resolving maintenance requests, signing leases,...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
The pros and cons of section 8 rentals
Embarking on renting to Section 8 tenants is one of those decisions that property managers should undertake only after thoroughly researching all the implications of renting to this very specific demographic. Following are some of the primary pros...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
Getting connected in the multi-family industry
Although the property management industry is largely driven by independent contractors and smaller-sized companies, that doesn’t mean you have to work in a vacuum. In fact, it’s important that you don’t. Gleaning advice from other industry insiders is...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
Finding work/life balance in a non-stop industry
If you’re reading this blog, chances are you are dedicated to doing your job right. But just as much as doing your job right involves knowing your business and completing necessary tasks efficiently and effectively, it also means...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
Is the customer really always right?
The customer is always right. Chances are, you’ve heard (and perhaps even doled out) this bit of advice many times over your property management career. Obviously, there’s a lot to be said for applying this philosophy to your own...
Geoff Roberts
| 5 min. read
S.M.A.R.T. goal setting for property managers
Although it may seem as though we’re already several months into winter for those of us in frigid climates, believe it or not, 2010 has really only just begun. With that in mind, we’d like to expand a...
Geoff Roberts
| 4 min. read
Tough economy makes tenant debt tough, but not impossible, to collect
We’re still recovering from a great New Year and to help us stay up-to-date with the Buildium Blog we enlisted Bill Gray,  Tenant Debt Collection Specialist, to tell us what to expect when it comes to tenant debt...
Geoff Roberts
| 5 min. read
Is specialized housing for you?
Particularly if you own a property in an urban area or near a university or center of business, many specialized tenant markets are just waiting to be captured. Specialized property management may be just the solution you’ve been looking...
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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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