Property Management News

Renting your first apartment is a thrilling milestone that marks your entry into adulthood. However, it’s also a major responsibility, particularly when it comes to managing your finances. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of finding your first apartment, from start to finish, ensuring you make smart decisions while sticking to your budget. When Should You Start Looking for an Apartment? One of the most crucial questions is when should you start looking for an apartment? If you’re a college student, it’s best to start your search at least nine months in advance for the next academic year. This allows you to explore various options and secure the best... Read more
In recent years, apartment amenities have been extravagant and elaborate. Luxury properties, specifically, have seen a rise in features ranging from screening rooms to...
A property manager has the authority to evict a tenant from the property. Tenant eviction is a legal process that the property manager can initiate if the tenant...
This article is a continuation from RENT Magazine issue Q3’23. Built-in Financing To conduct a complete §1031 exchange, a taxpayer must replace the entire value...
Automated and customized payment schedules that allow renters to align their rent payments with their income help gig workers. Apartment operators have frequently used...

By Amanda Han, Author of The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor Many investors from across the nation are currently sitting on highly appreciated real estate. As prices increase, many are looking to see what the highest and best use of their equity in the properties is. Is it better to leave things as is? Is it better to use a cash-out refi to access the equity? Or is it time to sell a particular property and re-invest it into another better performing asset? Although we can currently utilize the wonderful tool of a 1031 exchange to defer our taxes without any limitations, that may change in the near future. Before we talk about the possible changes, let’s... Read more
Are You Transforming Energy Conservation Into Multifamily Savings? Livable strives to promote conservation through billing and education. Our team is dedicated to...
Complaints can arise from the way you advertise, show units, apply occupancy standards, and enforce community rules. In this month’s lesson, the Coach looks at fair...
In the not-so-distant past, landlords had to collect rent through mail or cash. It was a risky endeavor because things get lost in the mail, cash makes you vulnerable to...
State Funding to Assist Landlords Whose Tenants Declined to Participate in New York’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program or Have Vacated with...