Property Management

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

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Tenant Abandoned Your Property? Here's What to Do.

Oct 05, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

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Tenants' Rights When Selling an Occupied Rental Property

Dec 11, 2020

Written by

Megan Bullock

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

Tips and Guides

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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

Tenants and landlord

How to Become a Landlord in 12 Easy Steps

Mar 27, 2025

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

14 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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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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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The Ultimate Landlord-Tenant Checklist

Sep 17, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Move In and Move Out

Tips and Guides

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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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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

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A Guide to Renting Out a House for the First Time

Mar 27, 2025

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

16 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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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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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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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

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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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How to List a Rental on Apartments.com

Feb 06, 2025

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

First time Landlord

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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 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

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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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

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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

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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 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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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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

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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New in Rental Tools: Maximum Listing Exposure and Faster Payments

Nov 13, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

3 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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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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What Is a Mid-Term Rental and Is It Worth It?

Jan 22, 2025

Written by

Sharon Livsey

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

Property Management

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Best Property Management Software for Landlords

Feb 05, 2025

Written by

Sovann Hyde

16 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Property Management

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Airbnb vs. Renting: Which Is the Better Investment for Landlords?

Feb 20, 2025

Written by

Emma Robinson

11 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

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How to Finance a Rental Property

Feb 28, 2025

Written by

Sovann Hyde

11 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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How to Manage a Rental Property by Yourself

Mar 13, 2025

Written by

Sharon Livsey

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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How Public Transit Affects Your Rental Property Value

Mar 28, 2025

Written by

Emma Robinson

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Pricing and Collecting Rent

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What Amenities Do NYC Renters Want Most?

Apr 08, 2025

Written by

Emma Robinson

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

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10 Great Gifts You Should Place in a Welcome Package

Feb 24, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Property Management

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10 Types of Notices for Landlords

Mar 05, 2020

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Leasing and Laws

Property Management

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10 Skills Every Property Manager Should Have

Oct 13, 2020

Written by

Shannon Jones

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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10 Tips for First-Time Landlords

Feb 03, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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What Is a Walk-Through?

Jun 11, 2020

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Move In and Move Out

Tips and Guides