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5 Tips To Improve Property Management Budgeting

The importance of your budget can’t be stressed enough. Here are some strategies to help keep you on track.

May 28, 2019
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5 Property Management Marketing Trends for 2019

Keep up with the latest property management marketing trends to reduce vacancies.

May 21, 2019
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3 Ways to Keep Rental Property Owners Happy

Property managers must keep tenants happy but also owners. Here are three ways to keep property owners happy.

May 14, 2019
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Why You Need Residential Property Management Insurance

Here's how to ensure you're covered by property management insurance so that you can have full peace of mind and safeguard your business

April 30, 2019
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Your Tenant’s Privacy vs. The Landlord’s Right to Enter

We all expect privacy when it comes to our living spaces. What are your rights?

April 23, 2019
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Must-Have Property Management Reports

To know exactly how their property is performing, you’re probably running daily, weekly and monthly reports. Here are the must-have reports you need.

April 17, 2019
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Property Inspections for Animal Hoarding Tenants

Animal hoarding has effects that encompass mental health, animal welfare and public safety concerns. Here's how to deal with animal hoarding tenant.

April 9, 2019
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Understanding Canadian Rental Income Tax

Is additional income taxable and what’s deductible and what isn’t? Here are some tips to understanding Canadian rental income tax.

April 2, 2019
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QuickBooks vs. Property Management Software

QuickBooks is designed to help with finances. Property management is more complex and goes far beyond financials. So should your digital solutions.

March 26, 2019
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What to do if a Tenant Changed Locks Without Permission

Do tenants have the right to change the locks without your permission? The answer is, the type of permission needed depends on where you live.

March 19, 2019
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Top 6 Questions to Ask Potential Tenants

Is there a way to help pre-screen these potential tenants to ensure a good fit? Yes, there is. Simply have these six questions on hand.

March 12, 2019
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The 6 Best Smart Home Devices for Your Rental Property

Smart home devices can help improve processes and security. Here's our top 6 smart home devices.

March 5, 2019
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How to Have Higher-Quality, More Consistent Building Inspections

Forward-thinking firms are turning to property inspection modules to improve the way they inspect their rental units. Here's why.

February 26, 2019
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See Why Tenant Portals Make Online Rental Payments Easy

A tenant portal can be a lifesaver for property managers. Here's a few reasons why.

February 19, 2019
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How to Have the Best Rental Property Showing

You’ve listed your property, and now you have some prospective tenants coming to take a look. Here are some tips to help convert a looker to a leaser.

February 12, 2019
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The Pros and Cons of Short-Term Leasing

Short-term leasing is becoming more common in the rental market. Here we break down the pros and cons of short-term leases.

February 5, 2019
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The Who, Why, When and How of a Property Inspection

The property inspection process is critical to ensuring the continuing value of any property. Here are some best practices.

January 29, 2019
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Eight Easy Ways to Avoid High-Risk, Professional Tenants

Here are ways to tighten up your application process to lessen the risk of high-risk tenants.

January 22, 2019
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First-Time Landlords: 3 Tips for Preparing Your Rental Property

Before you place that “For Rent” ad, make sure you follow these tips to prepare your property.

January 15, 2019
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6 Rental Property Marketing Strategies You Should Be Using

Here are a few tips and techniques to improve on what you’re already doing and some fresh ideas for new marketing strategies.

January 8, 2019
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The Benefit of Tenant and Owner Portals for Rental Property Websites

Tenant and owner portals help deliver excellent customer service. Here is how.

January 1, 2019
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Landlord’s Guide: Tenant Move Out Checklist

In the property business, move-outs are a fact of life. Here is a checklist to help keep everything clear and organized.

June 26, 2018
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Property Management Performance Metrics Your KPI Dashboard Should Be Tracking

Dashboards showing your top metrics are critical to see where there might be any problems. Here are some of the KPIs you should be tracking.

April 24, 2018
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Top 10 Benefits of Cloud-Based Property Management

Is your head in the cloud? If not, it should be. Here are the top 10 benefits of cloud-based property management solutions.

March 20, 2018
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6 Reasons Why You Need a Property Manager

Becoming a landlord is much more than a passive income “side hustle”. Here are 6 solid reasons you should consider a Property Manager.

January 18, 2018
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Your Millennial Marketing Persona

With each new generation, marketers need to change their strategy, finding new, engaging ways to be relevant.

November 23, 2017
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Hoarding, Evictions and the Landlord’s Responsibility

Hoarding can lead to potential fire risks and unit deterioration. Here's what you can do to deal with a hoarder.

August 31, 2017
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J. Daniel Greenberg on the Resident Experience, Successful Operations & Property Trends

Running a successful property management business J. Daniel Greenberg, Vice President, Director of Investment at Compten Management Inc.

March 31, 2016
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How to resolve conflicts between tenants

Conflicts between tenants can begin with petty squabbles but can escalate. Here are tips to deal with tenant disputes.

May 9, 2013
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