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Bobby Russo
| 3 min. read
Bobby’s Blog: Our value as property managers
“So, you collect rents, send out the handyman, and show houses. Is that really all you do?” I’m constantly hearing that from our clients, prospective clients, and my friends. When I hear it put into those words, should...
Jo-Anne Oliveri
| 3 min. read
Property managers need better processes, not outsourcing
Your property management team cannot manage their workload, tasks are piling up, tenants are unhappy with your service, and owners are threatening to take their business elsewhere. Does this sound like your property management company? Unfortunately, this is...
Colin McCarthy
| 3 min. read
Are landlords liable for the criminal acts of employees?
Our last post dealt with circumstances attaching liability to a landlord for employees’ acts that were “not so unusual” that imposing liability would be unfair. Teaching someone how to drive a lawnmower when a landlord has a lawnmower...
Jo-Anne Oliveri
| 3 min. read
Written policies and procedures are good for business
Speaking at a recent property management conference, I tackled a question posed by principals and business owners: How do you modify others’ behavior to get the results you need? This is about creating positive relationships with your clients...
Steve Boudreault
| 3 min. read
Do you have a Super Bowl-caliber property management team?
It all comes down to Sunday. The journey that started back in September for the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers ends at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Nawlins, with one team going home with the championship and...
Linda Day Harrison
| 4 min. read
Ethics in property management: A cutting-edge topic?
Absolutely! Why, you ask? It’s not a bunch of boring legal stuff that is neither cool nor sexy. Heck, it’s not even about marketing, technology, social media, or anything current or trending, as they say. Or is it? I...
Linda Day Harrison
| 4 min. read
Have you ever considered a budget wish list?
It is a tough time of the year for us property managers as many of us are in the process of planning our budget for next year. However, it’s also a perfect time to poll all of your property owners, vendors,...
Jo-Anne Oliveri
| 4 min. read
Understanding your property management team’s career goals
There are many reasons why we need to recruit new employees. We live in a world where there are unlimited opportunities for advancement and success. So, it stands to reason that your team members come and go based...
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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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