Press Release May 1, 2008
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 marketing and content arrangement that will greatly enhance the depth of information and advice available to members.  Additional terms, discounts and benefits will […]

Press Release  May 1, 2008
Grand Opening AAOA Store
 
The long anticipated opening of the new AAOA store has finally arrived. Discounts on software, books, real estate signs and  much more fill the virtual shelves.  Thanks to vendors like Nova Publishing, Build-A-Sign, RentalSoftware.com and  Red Trends, we have a store that offers a wide array of desirable landlord and property management […]

by Doug Miller, SatisFacts
What residents want and don’t want is often the answer to why they renew their lease or choose to move. It seems so simple, yet resident turnover rates can often be a challenge. So what is the magic ingredient? The answer could surprise you.

Doug Miller, founder and president of SatisFacts, the […]

Even in the best of rental markets, it is often cheaper to retain a good tenant than to fill a vacancy. In a poor market, retaining your tenants is the only way to avoid losses.  
One of the best lessons in property management is taking the time to calculate your average costs for replacing a tenant. Another piece of sage advice […]

Submitted by Louisa May
Consider this curiosity: Glass appears to be solid, though from a molecular standpoint it is neither solid nor liquid. I’m fascinated by the quality of glass because it is beautiful and artfully amorphous, with molecules disordered (as a liquid) but rigidly bound (as a solid).
I love going to Cape Cod to relax […]

 Inman News
Question: For several years, I’ve rented a home to an elderly woman in an area that is popular with active senior citizens. An ideal tenant, she was always early or on time with her rent payment. But three months ago, her payments didn’t arrive on the due date. When I contacted her, she […]

by Ilana Nevins 
Helping the environment isn’t all dried up.
 
With low-flow faucets, your tenants not only use less water, but they save more money.
 
Although it may seem that the greater the pressure, the less water used, it’s not always the truth. However, new low-flow faucet technology compensates for the pressure and provides equal water […]

The 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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. Nearly 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.

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. Regardless 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!

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. Everything 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.

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!

• 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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