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As we all know it won’t be long until school is out and summer arrives. That is traditionally the beginning of the time that owners and renters are more likely to move to new locations. It’s also the time when the vacancy rate can fluctuate and the turnover rate increases. Whether your owner-clie...
05/28/2013
“It’s such a shame to waste time. We always think we have so much of it.” ― Mitch Albom, For One More Day When you’re running a business, wasting time means wasting money. For many property managers, daily mundane tasks can translate into big cost drivers. For example, if it takes five minutes to...
05/24/2013
  Now that’s a title that should make all property managers very curious. Actually it’s the title of a webinar that was offered on Thursday May 9, 2013 and can be listened to at this link. These free webinars and podcasts should be a regular part of a property managers’ month. Searching for the t...
05/22/2013
If you’re just starting your own property management business, it’s important to identify what you bring to the table. Is it your expert customer service? Affordable fees? Years of property management experience? Whether you’re planning on managing multi-family units, rental homes, or commercial ...
05/17/2013
You’re faced with a vacant unit and someone has responded to your website or online ad. You’re anxious to close a deal. Not so fast. As tempting as it is to quickly sign up this prospective renter, you shouldn’t shortcut your due diligence process. Spend the time now to determine if this person i...
05/16/2013
Property Managers know how important it is to prevent problems with residents through careful screening procedures. The old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is as important in today’s society as ever. That’s why experienced property managers don’t cut corners when screeni...
05/13/2013
Seldom has there been a better time to cultivate and “plant the seeds” for new clients for your property management business. The need for rental, single-family housing has never been greater, and the financial climate is most advantageous, so let’s get started! “Previously Owned U.S. Home Sales ...
05/09/2013
Energy efficiency and going green continue to be focal points of property owners. While there are clearly environmental benefits to more efficient use of natural resources, there are also significant dollar savings you can realize by improving the energy efficiency of your properties. A good firs...
05/08/2013
Despite the warnings that are prevalent around the country, potential renters, property owners and managers continue to be scammed by Craigslist. These scams have evolved as the criminals have become more devious. Today, both renters and property managers are the frequent victims of these scams. ...
05/03/2013
As a new landlord, you may not realize the importance of getting a background check on a prospective tenant. A rental property is an investment that can pay your mortgage if you rent it to a desirable and responsible person. Using tenant screening services is a reliable way to find someone who re...
04/29/2013
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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.