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Streamlining Property Management

The Benefits of White Labeling and Outsourcing Maintenance Services By Bryan Lysikowski In the multifaceted world of property management, efficiency, and tenant satisfaction are paramount. Property managers must juggle numerous responsibilities, from tenant relations to property upkeep, making it crucial to find effective solutions for routine and emergency maintenance. One strategy that has proven particularly beneficial is white labeling and outsourcing maintenance services. This approach not only saves time and

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Enhancing Revenue Streams

The Benefits of Landlords Becoming Licensed Insurance Agents By Valerie L. McGehee, PhD In an increasingly competitive real estate market, landlords and property management companies constantly seek innovative ways to enhance their revenue streams and add value to their services. One promising avenue is becoming licensed insurance agents who can sell renters insurance policies to their tenants. This strategic move offers a myriad of benefits, both financial and operational, that

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The Rising Threat of Scams in SFR

Vigilance and Proactive Measures Cannot be Overstated By Sahil Farooqi In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, the terror of rental fraud has emerged as a significant threat to property managers and investors alike. With rental fraud becoming more sophisticated, ranging from synthetic fraud to fraudulent listings, the importance of safeguarding single-family rentals cannot be overstated. These unlawful activities not only jeopardize the financial returns on rental properties, but also

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Ease SFR Property Management

How to Utilize Smart Home Automation By Jason Myers A comprehensive smart home technology package elevates the value of a single-family rental (SFR) property for both the operator and renter. Smart tech can also ease the daily burdens of managing hundreds, if not thousands, of SFR properties in a portfolio. These smart home devices and systems (like lighting, security, HVAC and irrigation) are remotely controlled with ease via a smartphone

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The Biden Rent Control Policy

Will Further Exacerbate Housing Development and the Investment Crisis By David Howard In response to President Biden’s call to implement a national rent control policy, this article articulates the viewpoint of the National Rental Home Council (NRHC), which represents the single-family rental housing industry. Not since the economic recession of the early 1970s has the federal government turned to price controls to regulate rents on a national level. However, rent

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Foreclosure Activity in First Half of 2024 Down from Previous Year

Foreclosure Starts Decrease 3.5 Percent in First Six Months of 2024 By ATTOM Team ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property and real estate data, released its Midyear 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 177,431 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — in the first six months of 2024. That figure is down 4.4% from the same

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