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A Practical Guide to Property Leasing &...

Property leasing & management is a balance between customer service, legal compliance, and operational efficiency. As a residential property manager, your role bridges the gap between property owners and tenants, and how well you manage this connection can shape the experience of everyone involved. In this post, we’ll walk you through the key areas of property leasing & management. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced pro, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to improve your day-to-day operations, build better tenant relationships, and maintain compliance with important laws. Think of this as your go-to guide for making your property leasing &... Read more

There’s a lot that goes into being a successful landlord. One key piece is the service contract. The term might sound a little vague, and you may be wondering: What...

The real estate market is always shifting, and as a multifamily investor, one of the biggest questions you should be asking is: Is this a landlord-friendly market? The...

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. Coordinating the move, getting the keys, signing the lease,...

When a tenant moves out, it might be tempting to give your unit a quick once-over before moving on to the next tenant. But doing so is not only a missed opportunity for...

California Preparing for Move-In, Move-Out...

A layer of complexity will be added to onsite and maintenance teams in California regarding move-ins, move-outs, and security deposits when California law Assembly Bill (AB) 2801 goes into effect this year. The new documentation law requires landlords to take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. The law also requires landlords to provide these photos to tenants along with any itemized deductions. Apartment owners or management companies must take high-resolution, date-stamped photos of the unit before the tenant moves in and immediately after the tenant moves out. Beginning April 1, an owner or management company must take photographs of the unit within a reasonable... Read more

When preparing a property for rent, you handle key tasks like painting, cleaning carpets, making minor repairs, and ensuring that plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems...

As a renter, when you start looking for somewhere new to live, you need to let your current landlord know that your current lease is ending and that you’re moving...

Successfully managing rental properties can feel like balancing multiple roles at once. From ensuring tenant satisfaction to handling maintenance issues and complying...

Lease violation notices are a necessary part of being a landlord. They are a way to communicate to your tenants that they have violated their lease agreement and to give...