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Tenant Screening

Start Screening TodayThe American Apartment Owners Association has contracted with one of the largest tenant screening companies to provide complete background reports at discounted prices. Thanks to the large number of AAOA members that have chosen to use our tenant screening, we have recently lowered our prices again.

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Additionally, AAOA is now offering special package reports for as low as $9.95. Proper tenant screening is the backbone of successful property management. Don't cut corners... join AAOA and start screening today.


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Celebrity Real Estate News
Frank Sinatra's Palm Desert Home Goes Up For Sale
Frank Sinatra's Palm Desert Home Goes Up For Sale
The 4,800 square foot home built in 1970 has been listed by its current owner for nearly $5,000,000. Sitting on 9 acres, the estate includes a helicopter pad, a two bedroom guest house and separate pool house with kitchen. Also included in the main house is nine fireplaces, a movie theater, his and hers saunas and basketball court. The estate has parking for 24 cars. Built in 1970 the home is in the Mountain Center area of Palm Desert above the exclusive El Paseo shopping area.
Julio Iglesias Purchases Miami Mansion
Julio Iglesias Purchases Miami Mansion
A Mediterranean style, 6,300 square foot, four bedroom home has been purchased for around $7,000,000. The Spanish singer's new home has four bedrooms and sits on 1.2 acres with nearly 150 feet of frontage on the water. The home was originally listed for $8.75 million.
Spiderman Completes a Superhero Deal
Spiderman Completes a Superhero Deal
Actor Tobey Maguire, best known for his portrayal as Spiderman, has purchased a home site in Los Angeles for $10 million. The 32 year old actor plans on building a new home on the one acre lot located in the Brentwood area. Maguire recently sold his Hollywood Hills home for $11 million after purchasing it in 2002 for $3.7 million. Maguire and his wife hope to start construction on their new Brentwood home soon.
Will and Grace Star Lists Home
Will and Grace Star Lists Home
Sean Hayes, who played Jack McFarland in the popular sitcom Will and Grace, has listed his Los Angeles home for $9 million. The home, built in 1930, is located in the Hancock Park area and has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and nearly 6,000 square feet. The English Country style home is gated and has walnut floors, a butler's pantry and library overlooking the yard and pool.
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AAOA News

Grand Opening AAOA Store
The long anticipated opening of the new AAOA store has finally arrived. Discounts on software, books, real estate signs and...CLICK HERE to Read More...

Two new alliances have been formed with AAOA
Multi-Family Vendor and Foreclosures.com have both agreed to separate alliance arrangements with American Apartment Owners Association. Both alliances include a reciprocal...CLICK HERE to Read More...


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Contributing Advisors
Construction Advice and Handyman HelpPaul Bianchina
Paul Bianchina - Construction Advice and Handyman Help
Mr. Bianchina is a writer specializing in the how-to construction field. He has written for such publications as Home Mechanix, Home, Family Handyman, Workbench, Custom Builder, and many others. He is a former contributing remodeling editor for Twenty-One Magazine, and has been a contributor to World Book Encyclopedia on several construction-related topics.
Real Estate AdviceRobert Griswold
Robert Griswold - Real Estate Advice
Mr. Griswold is the host of a live, weekly radio talk show, Real Estate Today!, now in its 10th year He has been twice awarded the #1 radio or television real estate journalist in the country by the National Association of Real Estate Editors in their 48th and 49th Annual National Journalism competition. The first award was for Real Estate Today! with Robert Griswold and the latest was for his work for NBC News.
Landlord and Tenant RightsHelene Lesel
Helene Lesel - Landlord and Tenant Rights
Helene Lesel is author of the syndicated “Rental Savvy” column, which has appeared in the Los Angeles Times since 2001. Handling rental property since 1985, Ms. Lesel works both with tenants and landlords in understanding their rights - and the right way to assert them.
Remodel and Renovation ExpertsBill and Kevin Burnett
Bill and Kevin Burnett - Remodel and Renovation Experts
Bill Burnett, 52, lives in Oakland, California and works at the San Francisco Chronicle where he is assistant real estate editor. Along with other duties, he writes about renovation and remodeling. In 2002 his column, “Sweat Equity,” was judged best in the nation by the National Association of Real Estate Editors. His brother, Kevin Burnett, 53, has extensive experience in construction, remodeling and renovation of real estate projects.


Top Reasons To Join

Apartment owners, real estate investors and property management companies understand the need to maintain a property efficiently and deal with tenants professionally. The American Apartment Owners Association also understands. We encourage our members to share information and create a national community of support. AAOA provides the conduit necessary for this exchange with its members.

    Top Reasons To Join
  • Easy web access 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Member services staff to help with your special needs
  • Nearly 20,000 vendors ready to provide service
  • Free, helpful advice for nearly every question
  • Discounts on books, forms, software and more
  • Discounts on tenant screening
  • Discounts on all types of insurance
  • Nationwide communication with other owners
  • Vendor discounts
  • Free access to Tenant Registry

The demands put upon our members are eased by the availability of helpful resources provided by the AAOA website and member services staff. Join today and begin to access the wealth of information, help and support offered by the American Apartment Owners Association.


National Access to Vendors with a Local Approach

Our exclusive vendor directory is the largest list of its kind in the country. As a member of the American Apartment Owners Association, you can search the directory as frequently as needed. Vendor MapNearly 75 different categories are displayed for every state with nearly 20,000 vendors already listed. Within each category are several vendors, material suppliers and contractors that want to bid your work. All of the vendors in the directory have demonstrated a desire to market to you, rental property owners and managers. Whether you are looking for new construction, rehab, repair or maintenance work, using the vendor directory will help you obtain strong competitive bids. New vendors are being added everyday. If there is a type of vendor not available in your area, contact your member services representative and let them help!

As an apartment owner or manager in today's investment environment, you need to know you can count on a highly trained group of dedicated professionals to help you through any pitfalls. That is where the American Apartment Owners Association can help. Join the AAOA family and gain the confidence and security of an experienced staff.


How can the American Apartment Owners Association benefit you?

The American Apartment Owners Association is the most powerful property management tool in the country. Every income property owner, apartment building manager or property management company needs dependable and reliable experts to rely upon. With AAOA, you get thousands. Experts in every relevant field have contributed to help the American Apartment Owners Association's members. How Can We Benefit YouRegardless of your need, AAOA will have the resources to resolve nearly all of your property management, tenant management and income property questions. We will be there for you!

  • Helpful tips on hundreds of categories
  • Money saving ideas
  • Do-it-yourself advice
  • Extra savings on purchases
  • Unlimited search in our Tenant Registry
  • Very affordable annual membership
  • Quick reference for news, contractors & suppliers

As you can see for yourself, joining the American Apartment Owners Association is the winning decision. Take this important first step to success and start to save time and money today!


Inspection & Repair Guide

Do-it-yourself hints in nearly every category. Whether you are facing an emergency repair, want to find a way to save money or simply need a better understanding of how the professionals do it, AAOA offers endless helpful hints and tips. Inspection & Repair GuideEverything from advice on handling a delinquent tenant to shortcuts on repairing leaky roof, our "Quick tips" section may be an excellent reference guide. Below are just a few of the helpful recommendations you will find:

  • How To - Market Your Rental Property
  • How To - Collect Rent On Time
  • How To - Evict a Tenant
  • How To - Read a Credit Report
  • How To - Manage Your Buildings
  • How To - Comply with Fair Rent Policies
  • How To - Collect Delinquent Rent
  • How To - do Much Much More!

New "Quick Tips" are added all of the time. The helpful hints offered are contributed from vendors, members and authoritative professionals in their field. Members who contribute acceptable "Quick Tips" will receive a cash bonus. At AAOA, we like to help each other and share our experiences. Join AAOA and you join a community of your peers and a dedicated group of professionals available to help.


Who Should Join?

Whether you own a single rental house or hundreds of apartment units, being a successful property manager is a challenge. In today's competitive and fast-paced world, everyone needs to have access to the best information, the best prices and the best help available. Join the American Apartment Owners Association, it is the opportunity you have been looking for!

    Regular People
  • Apartment Owners
  • Apartment Managers
  • Property Management Companies
  • Rental Agents
  • Small Real Estate Investors
  • New Property Owners
  • Home Owners
  • Property Managers
  • Income Property Owners
  • Real Estate Brokers

Anyone with an interest or involvement in successfully owning or managing income property should register with the American Apartment Owners Association today. Put our solutions to work for you!



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