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2012
Hurricane and natural disasters can affect anyone. You and your property are no different. Ensure your property and tenants are prepared the next time a hurricane hits. Superstorm Sandy is just the most recent example of disastrous hurricanes producing massive damage to property. Sandy created te...
12/28/2012
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There are things that you need to expect when you become a landlord, including common mistakes that even the most responsible tenants make. These are things that you may need to address during the course of their lease: They fail to abide by a guest policy – you may have a guest policy in your le...
12/27/2012
On almost a daily basis I hear anecdotal reports of syndicated investors as well as rogue opportunists seeking to find bargain houses that they can buy, fix up and rent out. At the same time the number of Americans who can’t qualify for a mortgage or don’t have enough money for a down payment is ...
12/26/2012
Everybody’s talking about it and there are some big, publicly-traded companies that specialize in Customer Relations Management (CRM). I had no idea how big of a topic this was until my associates at Casey Research brought me up to date. Today it’s a part of the software tools that all proactive ...
12/24/2012
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When a rental property floods, it can be a big inconvenience for both landlords and tenants. Often the question becomes, who is responsible for what, and how will the cleanup and repairs be handled? The key is to be prepared for anything, including floods, when creating a rental agreement by maki...
12/18/2012
Hope this article reaches you on time, because this is the #1 time of the year to let your owner-clients and your staff know how much you appreciate them. Don’t be alarmed if you’ve put this off or forgot, because here’s two easy ways to keep from being The Grinch. When it comes to your clients, ...
12/17/2012
You have probably debated going paperless. Fear of change or perhaps fear of security has stopped you. Whatever it is, put your reasons aside. Web-based property management software empowers you to not only transform your workspace into a paperless office, but also to help your business save mone...
12/14/2012
As a landlord, it is important to remember that it can be very stressful for a tenant when their rental is for sale. After all, it is their personal space that is effectively being invaded, and there is no payback for them. With all of this in mind, you need to offer some concessions to your ten...
12/11/2012
Choosing the right property management software can be a challenging process for many property managers. This eBook (originally published in ‘50 Interviews with Successful Property Managers’) breaks down each factor you should consider when selecting the best software solution for your business, ...
12/07/2012
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Depending on where you live, the laws on what you must disclose to tenants before a lease is signed vary. Your protection as a landlord comes from being forthcoming with information. Disclosure laws cover many issue that arise, and if it can be proven that you did not provide the necessary inform...
12/06/2012
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Real Estate Resources
AppFolio provides cost-effective, web-based property management software that allows residential property managers to more effectively market, manage and grow their business. Our online property management software includes complete accounting and property management functionality with the ability to email work-orders, owner statements and resident communications. Integrated marketing features allow you to post vacancy ads to Craigslist, your website and hundreds of sites on the Internet.