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The risks of 1099 contractors in property management

Housing Wire

Multifamily property managers and owner managers face countless challenges and complexities day in and out. From resident relations and legal compliance to property takeover, both established and new property management company executives can quickly become overwhelmed handling all the moving parts required to run the company.

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Seize the student housing surge: A guide for property managers

Housing Wire

Growth in the off-campus student housing market creates massive opportunities for property management companies. Many property managers are looking to enter this market for the first time. Property managers must consider fundamental operational changes and take specific steps before testing this market.

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How AI and a changing rental market will shape property management in 2024

Housing Wire

Two complex factors are set to transform the rental market in 2024, creating new challenges and opportunities for property managers. The second is a more competitive rental market, driven by record-high construction of multifamily rental properties. At the same time, the data suggests several benefits for early adopters.

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How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools

Housing Wire

Tenant turnover happens when the current tenants move out of a rental property and the property is now vacant and it needs to be prepared for new tenants to move in. Turnover is one of the most costly aspects of the property management business, with the average turnover costing more than two thousand dollars.

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Rently CEO Merrick Lackner: The future of renting and property management

Housing Wire

It also means a leasing agent can connect via video with a prospective renter before they enter and communicate with them as they tour the property in real time. It also means a leasing agent can connect via video with a prospective renter before they enter and communicate with them as they tour the property in real time.

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Helping condo boards stay afloat during the storms of September

Housing Wire

Communities and associations typically don’t have the same type of central, onsite management as office buildings, nor are they guided by the same regulations. So, how can these situations be handled in condo buildings or managed communities? When a condo building’s parking garage is flooded, who manages the disaster?

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Rethinking resident experience: Why consumer tech trends matter now more than ever 

Housing Wire

As a result, today’s consumers now expect the same seamless digital experiences in all areas of their lives, including rental management. All of these factors make it crucial for property managers to boost resident experience and stand out in the market with resident-facing technology. Census Bureau.