Secure Mailrooms Among Today’s Most Coveted Rental Amenities
Secure mailrooms are becoming a coveted rental property amenity as tenants receive multiple packages, sometimes daily, and porch pirates are a major concern. Here is a question and answer on the issue.
By Austin Maddox
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5 Ways Property Managers Can Maintain Margins
As the rental market begins to normalize and return to pre-pandemic levels, here is how property managers can maintain margins.
By Vanessa Anderson
C0O, at ShowMojo, part of PropertyTek
After years of markets that were unusually favorable...
Half Of Americans Want Short-Term Neighborhood Rentals Banned
A May 2025 research study shows that 49% of Americans think short-term rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo should be banned completely in residential areas. The study surveyed 1,000 people and received 489 responses;...
Would Your Portfolio Benefit From A Property Manager?
Like any other investment you make, properties need to be carefully managed and looked after so would your portfolio benefit from a property manager?
By Johana Williams
Utopia Management
If you own property for rent, then you...
Pet-Friendly Rental Listings Lease Faster
Most renters now have a pet, and new Zillow data shows pet-friendly rental listings and pet-inclusive housing listings are typically leased more than a week sooner than others.
Pet-friendly rentals draw more views, saves and...
Can Tenants Install a Security Camera On Your Rental?
Can tenants install a security camera on your rental or a camera that shows common areas in an apartment complex is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an...
Now Is The Best Time To Schedule Chimney Cleaning
Summer is the best time to schedule your chimney cleaning before the busy fall and winter months.
Scheduling the cleaning now with companies such as The Chimney Specialists before they get booked up ensures your...
Landlords Must Return Deposit If Tenant Finds Rental Uninhabitable
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed a bill that requires landlords to return deposits if rental applicants who haven’t yet signed a lease find the home they’ve applied to is defective.
House Bill 3521 would...
Landlords Not Enforcing Renters’ Insurance Requirements
Many landlords require renter’s insurance, but others are still not requiring it or verifying it, according to a new study.
A new joint survey from property-management software company RentRedi and investors website BiggerPockets shows that while most...
Rental Parking Can Be a Pain-Some Operators Are Shifting Gears
Rental parking is an often overlooked amenity that can play a crucial role in shaping leasing and renewal decisions for renters.
By Todd Katler
Convenience and comfort are paramount to today’s renters, and the often-overlooked element...