Property Management News

Planning the landscaping at your rental property means more than finding your favorite plants. Boost curb appeal and keep your tenants and prospects excited about your rental by ensuring your landscaping meets their needs while matching your maintenance ideals. First impressions matter, and the planning the landscaping at your rental property is no exception. Whether you or your team tackle landscaping yourself, you hire a professional, or the rental lease agreement puts landscaping maintenance in the hands of your tenants, each property in your portfolio may have different landscaping needs. These tips can help you determine what kind of landscaping options are best for your property... Read more
In multifamily real estate, value is largely determined by Net Operating Income (NOI)—the income a property generates after expenses but before debt service. The...
If you own or operate multifamily properties, one of the most overlooked ways to boost cash flow isn’t operational. It’s strategic, lives in the tax code,...
Property leasing & management is a balance between customer service, legal compliance, and operational efficiency. As a residential property manager, your role...
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...

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is multifamily considered commercial or residential?” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most important questions beginner investors ask and the answer directly impacts how you buy, finance, manage, and scale your real estate portfolio. Let’s break it down, so you can understand the differences, the advantages, and how to use this knowledge to build wealth through multifamily real estate. What Counts as Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate? Here’s the industry-standard distinction: Residential properties = 1 to 4 units (single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes) Commercial properties = 5 or more units (fiveplexes, mid-sized... 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...
In today’s rental housing landscape, high-vacancy markets can feel like quicksand for property managers and owners. Just when you think you’ve gained solid...
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...