Property Management

A collection of articles to help you understand the responsibilities, rights, and rewards of overseeing a rental property.

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Should You Allow Your Rental Property to Be Subleased? 8 Pros and Cons

Dec 11, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

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Apartments.com Data Revealed: What Renters are Searching for in New York City

Nov 21, 2024

Written by

Chloe Savan

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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New in Rental Tools: Maximum Listing Exposure and Faster Payments

Nov 13, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

3 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

College students moving into rental.

What Landlords Should Know About Renting to College Students

Oct 29, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

10 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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Apartments.com Data Revealed: What Renters are Searching for in Philadelphia, PA

Oct 16, 2024

Written by

Chloe Savan

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

Vacant apartment

How to Deal with Rental Property Vacancies

Oct 15, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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Introducing the Rental ROI Calculator

Sep 20, 2024

Written by

Chloe Savan

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Pricing and Collecting Rent

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Rental Inspections

Aug 21, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Move In and Move Out

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Landlord’s Guide to the Fair Housing Act

Aug 13, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

10 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

Property Management

Tips and Guides

A two-story home in the suburbs with a For Rent sign displayed in the front yard

How to Turn Your Home into a Rental Property in 9 Easy Steps

Aug 07, 2024

Written by

Chloe Savan

14 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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A Landlord’s Guide to Renting Out a Condo

Aug 06, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

10 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

Landlord hands tenants keys to the rental property.

10 Strategies to Keep Your Tenants from Leaving

Jul 31, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

10 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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How to Find and Use Rental Comps to Set the Right Price on Apartments.com

Jul 11, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

First time Landlord

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A Landlord’s Guide to Protecting a Rental Property from Natural Disasters

Jun 26, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Property Management

Tips and Guides

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Rental Applications: A Rental Manager's Guide to Legal Compliance

Mar 26, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Leasing and Laws

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How to Navigate a Rent Analysis Report

Mar 22, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

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Best Practices for Handling Rental Applications

Mar 18, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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How to Attract Renters in 2024

Jan 08, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

tips

10 Must-Know Tips for Listing a Property for Rent

Jan 08, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

FRBO

What Is “For Rent by Owner:” A Landlord’s Guide

Nov 06, 2023

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

First time Landlord

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How to Host an Open House for Your Rental

Nov 02, 2023

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

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What Student Renters Look for in an Apartment

Oct 24, 2023

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

Tips and Guides

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How to List a Rental on Apartments.com

Oct 06, 2023

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

First time Landlord

college

How to Create an Effective Student Rental Listing to Maximize Leads

Sep 22, 2023

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

photography

Step-by-Step Guide to Photographing Your Rental Home

Sep 14, 2023

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

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Essential Advice for New Landlords

Aug 29, 2023

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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A Guide to Renting Out a House for the First Time

Aug 28, 2023

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

15 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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A Landlord’s Guide to 1031 Exchange

Aug 30, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Property Management

Tips and Guides

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The Eviction Process From Start to Finish

Jul 27, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

18 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

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IRA vs. 401(k) for Rental Property Investments: A Guide for Landlords

Jul 22, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

10 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Property Management

Tips and Guides

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Five Things to Know About Buying Multiple Rental Properties

Jul 18, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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How to Calculate ROI on a Rental Property in 5 Steps

Jul 18, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

Landlord analyzing cash flow.

How To Run a Rental Property Cash Flow Analysis

Jul 05, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

10 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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How to Write a Landlord Introduction Letter (Template)

Jun 16, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tenants and landlord

How to Build a Good Relationship with Your Tenants

Jun 16, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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Landlord’s Guide to Renting to Military Tenants

Jun 14, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

Leasing and Laws

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5 Major Differences Between Renting vs. Airbnb

Jun 07, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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Should You Rent a Spare Room in Your House?

May 17, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

11 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Landlord-Tenant

What Landlords Need to Know About Subleases

May 13, 2022

Written by

Chanahra Fletcher

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Property Management

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What Does Landlord Insurance Cover?

Mar 28, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

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Best Places to Invest in Rental Properties This Year

Feb 06, 2022

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Property Management

squatter vs trespasser

Squatters vs. Trespassers: Their Rights and the Eviction Process

Jul 23, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

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Landlord’s Guide to Preparing a Rental Property for a New Tenant

May 18, 2021

Written by

Jamia Kenan

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Move In and Move Out

Property Management

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Landlord's Guide to Hiring a Rental Property Manager

May 17, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Property Management

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The Top Amenities Renters Are Searching For

May 11, 2021

Written by

Jamia Kenan

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

Tips and Guides

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Everything Landlords Should Know About the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule

May 04, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

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8 Ways to Know If Your Rental Meets Safety Standards

Apr 09, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

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8 Ways to Be an Ethical Landlord

Apr 01, 2021

Written by

Jamia Kenan

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord