The Property Management Blog

As sites like Airbnb grow in popularity, many landlords suspect their tenants are listing their properties as STRs – against lease terms. Some landlords are working out alternatives that sidestep conflict with tenants and increase profits. We consulted with real estate lawyers to create 6 amendments to include in your leases.

We developed this survey in partnership with Buildium and AppFolio to gauge how property management companies are using technology, and what business benefits they’ve seen from implementing a property management software solution. We welcome feedback from all property managers.

Micro-apartments are designed to target middle-class, single, and Generation Y residents in urban centers. Property managers in densely-populated cities have the opportunity to capitalize on this trend. This could be an opportunity to convert units into micro-units, yielding more rentals in your portfolio.

The FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act will require the FAA to accept the flight of drones in U.S. airspace by 2015. Potential commercial uses for UAVs is of interest to both real estate and property management professionals. What’s the potential future of drones in the U.S. market?

Industry insiders say things are changing a lot for tenants of high-end apartment communities, but many of us will still be filling out paper applications. But we may get to pay our rent and submit maintenance requests online. While searching for that great new place, expect to be courted with apps and mobile-friendly websites.

Craigslist is a valuable marketing tool for rental property owners–particularly because it’s free. Maximizing the value of your property’s ad can attract more tenants, and save over time in advertising costs (vacancy equals loss of income). I’ve gathered insights from industry experts to define what makes a winning and losing Craigslist ad.

Landscaping can be a tedious and expensive burden for property managers, “Green” landscaping may seem even more daunting. But, making your rental property greener can make it more marketable–plus, a green landscape generally requires less upkeep, with lower maintenance costs.

Today’s real estate professionals feel the need to be everywhere online in order to generate more leads. What’s more important than having your listings in as many places as possible is having a strong website to back up the material you’re posting. Here’s six tips on how to turn your website into a lead-generating machine.

In 2011, SXSW drew 286,000 visitors to Austin. Of the 30,000 hotel rooms in the Austin area, only 6,000 are downtown. This presents a lucrative opportunity for Austin locals to offer their space to the 300,000 expected visitors this year. What considerations should you keep in mind when listing your property?

With sustainability on the minds of facility managers, deciding whether the investment necessary to achieve “green” certifications is worth it may seem overwhelming. Where do you begin? If you manage a facility, here are the green certifications and accreditations experts say you should pay attention to.