The Power of Managing Landlord Expectations Some might say you can't control the weather or other people's expectations. However, in the world of business clients, it's wise to understand "the weather" and guide expectations.  In the case of a property manager, it's important to manage your client's expectations because that's what's guiding their decision-making. If owners…

30 Key Trends for the Property Management Industry in 2024 As you turn your attention ahead to the new year, you might be carrying a large set of legacy business challenges with you. Rent payment delays, falling rent, rising vacancy rates, debt, fewer trained staff and higher wage costs, higher maintenance and financing costs, rent…

Tenants Insurance Covers Real Liability & Loss For a number of reasons, landlords and property managers are requiring their tenants to possess renters' insurance (tenants insurance). A key reason is that homeowner and landlord insurance doesn't cover all liabilities in case of accidents. Given the lack of housing available today, losing one's possessions and being…

Where to Celebrate your 4th of July Independence Day Every July 4th, the people of the United States get to celebrate the world's most magnificent country. It's more than sunshine, food and fireworks.  It's about people, American culture, food, music, games, and parades, each in the unique flavor of every US state and city from…

The Built to Rent Opportunity Yet, with so few options for affordable housing, the built to rent housing market is drawing significant interest. It's a rental market trend worth investigating. Buyers want single family houses and not being able to buy, they are eager to rent, and at high rent prices. That creates an opportunity…