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    Apartment Complex: Why Gen Z Would Rather Rent Than Buy Read moreApartment Complex: Why Gen Z Would Rather Rent Than Buy
    Apartment Complex: Why Gen Z Would Rather Rent Than Buy
    Homeownership may still be the American Dream, but for many younger buyers, that dream is increasingly being put on the back burner. A recent survey
    Rent Reporting Helps Renters Build Credit Faster Read moreRent Reporting Helps Renters Build Credit Faster
    Rent Reporting Helps Renters Build Credit Faster
    Key Takeaways Rent reporting allows tenants to boost credit scores by sharing positive rent payment history with credit bureaus, an advantage ho
    States Move to Rein in Apartment Landlord Fees Read moreStates Move to Rein in Apartment Landlord Fees
    States Move to Rein in Apartment Landlord Fees
    A rising tide of state-level action is reshaping the environment for so-called junk fees imposed by apartment landlords, marking a pronounced shif
    Top Strategies for Successful Investment in Multifamily Properties Read moreTop Strategies for Successful Investment in Multifamily Properties
    Top Strategies for Successful Investment in Multifamily Properties
    Investing in multifamily properties can be a lucrative venture for both novice and seasoned investors. As the demand for rental housing continues to
    With Rental Registries, Cities Seek to Close Data Gap With Landlords Read moreWith Rental Registries, Cities Seek to Close Data Gap With Landlords
    With Rental Registries, Cities Seek to Close Data Gap With Landlords
    Since 2008, lawmakers in Pittsburgh have been trying to set up a rental registry to track local housing conditions.  Takeaways by Bloomberg AI
    The ROI of Virtual Apartment Tours Read moreThe ROI of Virtual Apartment Tours
    The ROI of Virtual Apartment Tours
    Most operators see ‘ROI’ and think occupancy or rent growth: ‘I pay X, so I expect Y increase.’ With virtual tours, the financial ROI is unqu
    Small Multifamily Investment Guide Read moreSmall Multifamily Investment Guide
    Small Multifamily Investment Guide
    Here's a conversation that happens more often than you'd think: "I tried real estate investing five years ago with a single-family re
    Smart Home Technology: A Game-Changer for Modern Rentals Read moreSmart Home Technology: A Game-Changer for Modern Rentals
    Smart Home Technology: A Game-Changer for Modern Rentals
    The rental housing market has always been influenced by changing consumer expectations, lifestyle shifts and innovation. In recent years, smart home t
    Student Renters: What Multifamily Properties Need to Know Read moreStudent Renters: What Multifamily Properties Need to Know
    Student Renters: What Multifamily Properties Need to Know
    Student renters make up a small but significant slice of the renter population. Compared to adults in full-time employment, students are much more lik
    Insurance Costs Delay Multifamily Deals Across US Read moreInsurance Costs Delay Multifamily Deals Across US
    Insurance Costs Delay Multifamily Deals Across US
    Key Takeaways Insurance premiums for multifamily properties are rising at nearly 12% annually—outpacing inflation and overall expense growth.
    Tenant Retention Strategies Read moreTenant Retention Strategies
    Tenant Retention Strategies
    If you’re managing rental properties and feel like your leasing efforts are stuck on repeat, you’re not alone. High turnover is costly—not just
    Apartment Leasing Tips for 2026 Read moreApartment Leasing Tips for 2026
    Apartment Leasing Tips for 2026
    If you've been in multifamily for a while (like we have), you already know that leasing apartments in 2025 looks nothing like it did a few year

    American Apartment Owners Association

    Every rental property owner needs a landlord association. At American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA), our mission is to serve the interests of landlords, real estate brokers, property managers, real estate owners and apartment building owners nationally.

    Rental property management can be very demanding. Our job is to make this day-to-day property management process smoother. We take pride in offering comprehensive landlord help so you can attain your goals.

    The American Apartment Owners Association provides a range of features from tenant screening services and tenant background checks to landlord rental application forms and apartment financing. We also provide full access to over 120,000 local contractors nationwide. These resources and more, including tenant background check, tenant eviction reports, and debt collection services, are provided to landlords, property managers, and investors in the following U.S. states: ALABAMA (AL), ALASKA (AK), ARIZONA (AZ), ARKANSAS (AR), CALIFORNIA (CA), COLORADO (CO), CONNECTICUT (CT), DELAWARE (DE), DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC), FLORIDA (FL), GEORGIA (GA), HAWAII (HI), IDAHO (ID), ILLINOIS (IL), INDIANA (IN), IOWA (IA), KANSAS (KS), KENTUCKY (KY), LOUISIANA (LA), MAINE (ME), MARYLAND (MD), MASSACHUSETTS (MA), MICHIGAN (MI), MINNESOTA (MN), MISSISSIPPI (MS), MISSOURI (MO), MONTANA (MT), NEBRASKA (NE), NEVADA (NV), NEW HAMPSHIRE (NH), NEW JERSEY (NJ), NEW MEXICO (NM), NEW YORK (NY), NORTH CAROLINA (NC), NORTH DAKOTA (ND), OHIO (OH), OKLAHOMA (OK), OREGON (OR), PENNSYLVANIA (PA), RHODE ISLAND (RI), SOUTH CAROLINA (SC), SOUTH DAKOTA (SD), TENNESSEE (TN), TEXAS (TX), UTAH (UT), VERMONT (VT), VIRGINIA (VA), WASHINGTON (WA), WEST VIRGINIA (WV), WISCONSIN (WI), WYOMING (WY).

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