Highly successful property managers have habits that make them more efficient and capable than most property managers. They set high standards for themselves and have strategies that allow them to meet them. The best property managers keep up with daily tasks using effective systems and technologies that allow them to automate certain tasks so they […]

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Property Manager’s Guide to Gutters and Downspouts Every landlord or property management company knows how important it is to have gutters and downspouts protecting their properties from water damage. Without them, rainwater can collect on the roof of the building or pool around the foundation of the building. Ultimately, creating the possibility of severe damage […]

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Internet Marketing Lead Generation Ecosystem For property management professionals in Los Angeles or any other market, finding their next tenants means leaving no stone unturned. The Internet has been a wonderful tool for finding and attracting new tenants to properties, as long as it’s used correctly. Unfortunately, far too many Internet marketing campaigns aren’t built […]

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The state of the housing market has created a boom in the rental world. Property managers just like you can capitalize on this, but only with the right tools. From easy-to-use property management software, cloud-based solutions, tech accessories and property rental management-focused websites, you can stay ahead of the curve, fill those vacancies, retain residents […]

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In 2014 , over 1.7 million burglaries occurred in the United States (source: FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program – 2014 Report).  Landlords with vacant apartment units on the market are not exempt from this statistic.  Consider taking measures to improve home security at vacant properties such as installing interior alarm systems (with motion sensors and glass break […]

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Apartment building upgrades are costly, but they’re often a necessity to stay competitive with brand new buildings nearby. So what are the apartment upgrades with the best ROI out there? The 2015 Renter Preferences Study by the National Multifamily Housing Council and Kingsley Associates, the largest survey of apartment renters ever, found features such as […]

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What type of tax exemptions are available for property managers? Each and every year, landlords or property managers pay more than they have to on their taxes. Why? This is in large part because they don’t maximize all of their possible exemptions. From fixes to rental properties to travel to and from homes or apartments […]

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Top 2016 Solar Renovation Trends Since solar energy was first considered a realistic option for homeowners, the industry has seen jaw-dropping growth. In the last ten years, we have watched the cost of installing solar panels fall by an estimated 70 percent. As the industry continues to grow, the decreased costs and competition has convinced [...] Continue Reading

As property managers, we see quite a few homes that can use some work. Whether it’s interior or exterior, most of the homes that we manage need some sort of TLC. In some cases the roof needs to be re-shingled, or the flooring needs an update, but overall most homeowners have a list of things [...] Continue Reading

According to research from the Paperless Project, a typical employee spends 30 to 40 percent of his time looking for information locked in email and filing cabinets. Meanwhile, the average document is copied 9 to 11 times, and every 12 filing cabinets require an additional employee to maintain. But state laws typically require real estate […]

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