Property Management News

Pet-Friendly Policies

Pets have always been a source of comfort and emotional support for many of us, and since the pandemic created more opportunities for us to remain at home, pets have become even more constant companions. Given that integrating animals into multifamily living spaces has become the rule rather than the exception, it’s important for boards, residents, and managers to strike the proper balance between neighborly consideration and responsible pet ownership.  The Pups Are Alright Striking that balance helps make everyone’s home more harmonious. “Pets are healthy for people,” says Ralph Westerhoff of Brick Work Management, “and having clear rules in place helps set a standard for the... Read more

Ever scroll through Instagram or TikTok and suddenly stop in your tracks because you see a beautiful apartment for rent for only $1,100 a month? The listing looks real...

Here’s a truth bomb that takes most investors years to accept: some of the best multifamily deals in America are nowhere near where you live. Many new investors...

With cannabis use becoming increasingly normalized (as of 2025, 40 states permit medical marijuana use and 24 permit both medical and recreational consumption), co-op...

  Tenants dream of living in a place they can truly call home. However, issues like mold can sometimes get in the way. It makes the place feel stuffy and can even...

6 Ways to Arm Yourself Against Deadbeat Tenants

Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident that tenants will pay their rent on time and will not do damage to your rental property? You can’t trust your intuition or cross your fingers when you sign a lease with a tenant. Without careful screening, you may have to eventually contend with tenants who don’t uphold their lease obligations. Here’s how to safeguard your property and financial interests from deadbeat tenants: 1. Thorough tenant screening Implement a robust screening process: An immediate, comprehensive landlord credit check will help shield your real estate assets against deadbeat tenants, expensive eviction costs... Read more

When listing a rental property, landlords often face a crucial decision: should the home be rented furnished or unfurnished? Each option offers its own set of...

  Do you have to be lucky to find a great tenant? Not if you take a proactive approach to tenant selection by defining your requirements. Signing a great tenant...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming more than a buzzword in property management—it’s evolving into a practical tool used across leasing offices,...

Multifamily living means sharing spaces with neighbors and, unfortunately, it also often means sharing areas with pests like cockroaches, bedbugs, rats, and mice....