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Extreme Makeover – Increase Profit From Distressed Properties

When the housing bubble burst, millions of people were pushed from their homes, flooding the rental market. As a result, rents have been rising steadily and are up 4% in 2013 alone. In addition, some economists estimate the yield on rental properties is 6%, triple the 2% you get on ten-year treasuries. It’s no surprise then that investors are looking to obtain more rental units.

Property Management Benchmark Survey Results

AppFolio partnered with Software Advice to create a benchmark survey and the results are in. The survey aimed to identify common property management challenges, benefits of technology, and what property management professionals are looking for when evaluating these products.

Tips to Get 50% or More of Your Residents Paying Rent Online (Webinar Recap)

Yesterday we hosted an informative webinar titled “Tips to Get 50% or More of Your Residents Paying Rent Online” presented by our very own Jennifer Rapp and Todd Smith.

Recap of the 2013 NARPM Annual Convention & Trade Show

The 25th Annual NARPM National Convention & Tradeshow in San Diego, CA was a huge success this year! We are honored to partner and participate with NARPM as they deliver valuable education to all it’s members during this conference.

Local Social Media Is Your Competitive Advantage (Webinar Recap)

With our co-hosts Grace Hill and NAA, we hosted an informative webinar titled “Local Social Media Is Your Competitive Advantage” featuring Charity Zierten, Social Media Marketing Expert.

Go Green in 2014 And Improve Your Building’s Eco Performance

Are you planning renovations or repairs to your building? If so, it’s a great time to take advantage of innovative ideas that will help you improve your building’s Eco Performance. Here are some things you can do to make your buildings more environmentally friendly.

SEO 101 For Property Management Websites

Crawlability, content and credibility are three major factors that contribute to ranking high within the search engines. Crawlability makes your property management website accessible to search engine spiders (bots), content makes it valuable, and credibility deems it relevant.

Banking Secrets For Property Management Companies

Property management companies by nature handle large amounts of money from rental income and security deposits. Make sure your banking relationship is set up to properly and effectively manage those large sums. Here are three things to consider when reviewing your banking setup.

The Benefits (and Risks) of Renting to College Students

Summer is over and for property owners located near a college or university that means a potential flood of new tenants. This influx can come with different challenges than you may be used to. Here are some ways to enjoy the benefits and minimize the risks of providing apartments to college students.