Property Management News

For landlords, owning a rental property is a significant investment that comes with financial rewards—and risks. Whether you’re renting out a single-family home, an apartment, or a commercial space, safeguarding your asset should be a top priority. One of the best ways to ensure peace of mind as a landlord is by investing in landlord insurance. While some might see it as an added expense, the truth is that landlord insurance is a valuable tool that offers protection, stability, and financial security. Here are some compelling reasons why landlords should make this investment. 1. Coverage Beyond Standard Home Insurance Landlord insurance is specifically designed to address... Read more
A major change is coming to New York City’s rental market this week: the end of costly, upfront broker fees for most tenants searching for apartments. A new law...
Setting rent prices is hard—but you’re not to blame. For years, the standard playbook told you to watch what your competitors were doing. When they moved prices,...
Byron Sellers had wanted to get into real estate investing for years, but the deals he came across were always prohibitively expensive. One day in 2017, he was listening...
Changes to California law (specifically, Cal. Civ. Code Section 1950.5(g)-(h)) effective this year will obligate residential landlords to photographically document the...

AAOA is thrilled to introduce its partnership with Synergetic Communication Inc. (“Syncom”) to enhance Debt Collection Recovery Services for our valued members. As a full-service collection agency headquartered in Houston, Texas, Syncom brings over 29 years of industry expertise, holding licenses to operate in all 50 states. Their commitment to compliance, efficiency, and exceptional service ensures clients benefit from reduced operating expenses, increased cash flow, and improved customer experience. Through this collaboration, AAOA has secured a flexible service model to assist in recovering past-due tenant receivables, offering tailored solutions, such as: Rapid (Flat Fee... Read more
Key Takeaways Seattle ranks last among 100 major US cities for average size of new apartments, at just 649SF, down from 706 ten years ago. Developers are prioritizing...
KEY POINTS More renters are choosing to stay in their apartments when their leases are up. Typically, about half of apartment renters in large urban markets move when...
Following January’s historic fires in and around LA, the state’s insurance commissioner Tuesday granted State Farm’s request for rate hikes that will...
The prospective renter journey is evolving. According to Willow Bridge’s 2025 Renter Insights report: 46% of renters considered just 3-4 communities in their...