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    A Tale of Two Renters: Circumstance vs Choice Read moreA Tale of Two Renters: Circumstance vs Choice
    A Tale of Two Renters: Circumstance vs Choice
    Findings reveal a clear divide in today's resident base, separating renters into two distinct groups: those who rent out of necessity and those w
    Independent Landlord Rental Performance Report: September 2026 Read moreIndependent Landlord Rental Performance Report: September 2026
    Independent Landlord Rental Performance Report: September 2026
    Key Takeaways On-time payments increased to 83.2% in September, extending the rebound from the summer trough. Year-over-year collect
    How to Generate $7K Monthly Cash Flow with Out-of-State Properties in 2026 Read moreHow to Generate $7K Monthly Cash Flow with Out-of-State Properties in 2026
    How to Generate $7K Monthly Cash Flow with Out-of-State Properties in 2026
    You don't need to live where you invest. But you do need to think differently about where you invest. Out-of-state investing used to mean fi
    Landlord Cleans Out Empty Apartment, Finds Lost Picasso Read moreLandlord Cleans Out Empty Apartment, Finds Lost Picasso
    Landlord Cleans Out Empty Apartment, Finds Lost Picasso
    The Milwaukee apartment reeked of cat urine. Empty pizza boxes rose waist-high from the floor. And in a bedroom, tucked behind the door and covere
    Why Renter Renewals Can Benefit From Better Operations Read moreWhy Renter Renewals Can Benefit From Better Operations
    Why Renter Renewals Can Benefit From Better Operations
    Multifamily operators are under increased pressure to retain existing residents as inventory levels rise across major markets. With more uni
    Orders To Vacate On The Rise, Leaving Tenants With No Home, No Timeline Read moreOrders To Vacate On The Rise, Leaving Tenants With No Home, No Timeline
    Orders To Vacate On The Rise, Leaving Tenants With No Home, No Timeline
    When lightning struck the apartment building at 655 New York Ave. in Brooklyn, it started a blaze that ripped through more than 100 apartments. More
    Rent Giveaways And Vanishing Deposits Put Multifamily Cash Flows At Risk Read moreRent Giveaways And Vanishing Deposits Put Multifamily Cash Flows At Risk
    Rent Giveaways And Vanishing Deposits Put Multifamily Cash Flows At Risk
    Multifamily owners are leaning harder than ever on rent and deposit concessions to protect occupancy in a tougher refinancing climate, but that s
    Apartment Sizes Grow in US, With South Leading Gains Read moreApartment Sizes Grow in US, With South Leading Gains
    Apartment Sizes Grow in US, With South Leading Gains
    KEY TAKEAWAYS Average US apartment size rose by 13 SF in 2025, reaching 910 SF nationwide, per RentCafe/Yardi Matrix data. Southern cities, es
    Multifamily Operators Seek Competitive Edge Read moreMultifamily Operators Seek Competitive Edge
    Multifamily Operators Seek Competitive Edge
    The multifamily industry is facing a number of headwinds such as high operating costs, increased vacancy and stagnant rent growth. Property managers a
    Vague Pet Policies Are Costing Housing Operators More Than You Think Read moreVague Pet Policies Are Costing Housing Operators More Than You Think
    Vague Pet Policies Are Costing Housing Operators More Than You Think
    The apartment industry spends enormous amounts of time discussing occupancy, conversion rates, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Y
    Apartment Rent Trends Move in Right Direction Read moreApartment Rent Trends Move in Right Direction
    Apartment Rent Trends Move in Right Direction
    Multifamily advertised rents saw slight growth in August, rising $2 to $1,173, according to Yardi Matrix’s latest report. Year-over-year growth acce
    Insurance Coverage Gaps In Rental Property Read moreInsurance Coverage Gaps In Rental Property
    Insurance Coverage Gaps In Rental Property
    Insurance coverage gaps in rental property range from lost of rent insurance to actual cash value and replacement cost differences. A major insurance

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    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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