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Carolyn Berk
| 6 min. read
Essential wildfire preparation tips for property managers [downloadable checklist]
Wildfire season preparation has never been more urgent for property managers, especially since all 10 of the years with the largest acreage burned have occurred since 2004, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Wildfires can happen almost...
Laurie Mega
| 12 min. read
Learning from green buildings: 10 pathways to eco-friendly property management
There are so many reasons to focus on limiting the environmental impact of the properties you manage, and counseling your owners on energy- and profit-conscious upgrades. And there’s a lot out there to learn from (like green buildings)...
Jake Belding
| 7 min. read
Rental property maintenance software for landlords
If you’re renting out your property, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll need to make an emergency repair, conduct a routine inspection, or invest in preventative maintenance. It’s a part of the job that protects your...
Amanda Maher
| 10 min. read
Your property’s pipes froze—now what? Read this 10-step guide ASAP.
A tenant calls early one morning with an urgent problem: they turn on the tap and get a sputter, then nothing. No water comes out. While winters are generally getting milder, with the U.S. experiencing 17 more unfrozen days in...
Laurie Mega
| 8 min. read
The ultimate guide to rental inspection checklists
Doing a thorough inspection is more than just checking for damage from time to time. It’s about keeping your properties fresh and up to date for incoming residents, making sure infrastructure and other repairs are done, and ensuring...
Jake Belding
| 7 min. read
Using a tenant portal app for easier rent payments and maintenance
Answering the same tenant questions over and over can feel like a big part of the job. Where do I pay rent? What’s the status of my work order? A good tenant portal app gives residents a single...
Jake Belding
| 7 min. read
How to create year-end financial reports for rental properties
Closing the books at year-end is a big lift, especially when you’re managing a growing portfolio. Owners need to see how their investments performed, and their accountants need accurate numbers for tax season. Good rental property accounting is...
Laurie Mega
| 7 min. read
How to set up recurring rent payments in 6 simple steps
Chasing down rent checks and manually updating your books each month takes time you don’t have, especially as your portfolio grows. Setting up recurring rent payments helps you get that time back, creating more predictable cash flow and...

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