In our 2023 State of the Property Management Industry Report, the property managers we surveyed underscored the importance of growing their portfolios, maximizing their efficiency, and increasing their profitability. They plan to achieve these goals by offering residents...
You already know that online rent payment can save time and money for your business—and 68% of renters and 71% of rental owners say it’s important to them that their property manager allows them to make rent payments...
The COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for some big changes in the property management space. One that really stands out is the relationship between property managers and residents that continues to evolve almost two years in. Shifting communication...
COVID-19 has upended the rental market as we knew it. Stay-at-home orders motivated some renters to invest in homes of their own, while others were shut out of the sales market by high prices and low inventory. The...
As leasing ramps back up, are you ready for it? You want to attract high-quality residents, convince them that your units are the perfect fit, and finally get a lease signed. To help you stay on top of...
Matt Easton is a master when it comes to leasing apartments. The face and founder of Leasing University, Matt advocates an approach that’s all about respecting residents and understanding their needs first—in short, incorporating their voice into your...
If you’re an investor looking to expand your real estate portfolio, you need to know the value of the rental properties you’re looking at, as well as their revenue potential. The real estate broker or current owner of...
Download our latest report, Opportunities for Property Managers in Renters’ Evolving Preferences, and get an exclusive look into the issues that matter most to single-family and multifamily renters.
As summer approaches, your residents are probably starting to get a little antsy. They want to get out and about, and maybe even meet some new people—in their own multifamily building. This is the perfect opportunity to plan...
The property management industry is highly fragmented. Some companies have only a few employees, some operate independently, and others have massive portfolios. No matter your business size or plans to scale, however, it’s important to stay on top...
When a resident moves into an HOA or community association, they agree to follow a certain set of rules created by the board of directors. Those rules can cover anything from noise restrictions to the types of flowers...
Well-organized HOA documents stand the test of time, enabling your board to make meaningful decisions with confidence, speed, and clarity. Knowing what documents you need and learning how to effectively manage them will prevent governing rules from becoming...
One of the most important accounting practices in any business is setting up and keeping a property management chart of accounts. As a property manager, your chart of accounts will help you keep tabs on every transaction for...
In the previous post from our content series, The Lookout, we shared how property managers can help small rental investors achieve profitability. In this final post of our series on rising demand for property management services, we’ll talk...
In the previous post from our content series, The Lookout, we shared what’s behind rising demand for property management services. In this post, we’ll cover how property managers can prove their value by helping small rental investors achieve...
Download our latest report, Opportunities for Property Managers in Renters’ Evolving Preferences, and get an exclusive look into the issues that matter most to single-family and multifamily renters.
The Lookout is a content series that takes a deep dive into trends happening within small and mid-sized property management companies. Over the next three posts, we’ll look into a subject that our research has investigated repeatedly over...
