While challenges in the multifamily industry are inevitable, owners and operators can implement strategies to stay ahead of the game and overcome their effects. By Gregory Lozinak Anyone involved in…

Ryan Kristoff The landscape for green technology is changing. Awareness of highly efficient electric heat pumps has been growing, and heat pump systems have now outsold gas furnaces for two…

The bill, AB 2216, would prohibit banning pets in rentals and allow landlords to ask about pet ownership only after a tenant’s application has been approved, according to reports. According…

Here are 8 reasons to use property management software for managing rental maintenance requests to improve communication between landlords and tenants. By Eli Secor One of the most stressful parts…

The valley-based SMI Property Management firm has expanded services to the Greater Portland area, according to a release. Portland-based JPM Real Estate Services has joined Willamette Valley-based, SMI Property Management.…

FTC: ‘Landlords and property managers can’t collude on rental pricing’ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice have filed a joint legal brief saying price fixing…

Becoming a property owner is exciting, but for new landlords, it comes with its fair share of challenges. From tenant screening to rent collection and property maintenance, the responsibilities can…

Talking to tenants about rent increases is one of the hardest things for me to do. It makes me uncomfortable and I find myself dreading any upcoming conversations about it.…

For a landlord, maintaining a clean and inviting rental property is not just a matter of aesthetics; it is a key ingredient for success. The upkeep of rental properties goes…

Landlords strive to ensure their rental properties remain sought after in the competitive rental property market, where demand and supply constantly fluctuate. We have found one of the keys to…