Property Management

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

New tenants open welcome letter.

How to Write a Welcome Letter for New Residents (Free Template)

Apr 22, 2025

Written by

Emma Robinson

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Move In and Move Out

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New in Rental Tools: Faster Site Speed and More Listing Options

Apr 21, 2025

Written by

Emma Robinson

3 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

New York renter stares outside of their window.

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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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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Should I Hire a Professional Property Manager?

Mar 27, 2025

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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

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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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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 Manage a Rental Property

Feb 06, 2025

Written by

Megan Bullock

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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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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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:

A young woman sits by a window looking at the New York City skyline.

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:

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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

Two people sit on a couch and manage their finances.

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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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

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

Man installs a smoke detector to protect residents from fires.

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

A pen on a top of a paper copy of a rental application.

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

An image of a person calculating how much to charge for rent.

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

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

searching

How to Attract Renters in 2024

Jan 08, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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

open house

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

landlord

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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Landlord Inspections: A Quick Guide for Best Practices

Aug 30, 2022

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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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

People discussing business in front of a property.

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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How to Calculate ROI on a Rental Property in 5 Steps

Jul 18, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

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 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

renting vs airbnb

5 Major Differences Between Renting vs. Airbnb

Jun 07, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

9 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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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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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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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

House keys and magnifying glass

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

A contractor and a property manager shaking hands.

How to Find a Trustworthy Contractor for Your Rental Property

Mar 29, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

Building-Outside

What Makes a Rental Property Habitable?

Feb 05, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Leasing and Laws

Property Management

Couple moving furniture

Should I Furnish My Rental Property?

Feb 02, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

4 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

Property Management

Tips and Guides

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Umbrella Insurance vs. LLC: The Best Option for Your Rental

Jan 31, 2021

Written by

Alecia Pirulis

7 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Tips and Guides

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Risks of Leaving a Rental Property Vacant

Dec 17, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

3 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

First time Landlord

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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

four college students lounging in an apartment on a couch while on their laptops

Landlord’s Guide to Renting to College Students

Dec 09, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

8 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Advertising Your Property

Leasing and Laws

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Nine Step Apartment Turnover Checklist

Oct 22, 2020

Written by

Jamia Kenan

9 Minute Read

Category:

Property Management

Topics:

Move In and Move Out