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AAOA’s LIVE Event Exhibitor RentCheck Makes...

RentCheck is a nationwide leader in guided property inspections for property managers. Their mission is to save you time and money on property inspections by having your residents conduct virtual guided walkthroughs. Inspections and walkthroughs need to be conducted but have historically been an ongoing hassle. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more difficult, with the need for social distancing and contactless solutions. RentCheck allows tenants to engage in remote inspections and walkthroughs, saving managers and residents an enormous amount of time and money. Schedule move-in, move-out, annual, turn, and periodic inspections with ease. Once an inspection is scheduled RentCheck... Read more

By Sarah Boudreau from Refinished Bath Solutions Refinished Bath Solutions is thrilled to be the Diamond sponsor at the AAOA's 2020 Virtual Housing Conference...

One of the most important parts of becoming a landlord is deciding whether you want to use a month-to-month rental agreement or a residential lease that spans a longer...

pdqSMART, a division of PDQ Manufacturing, is a market leader in keyless, Bluetooth, mobile-enabled access control solutions. People all over North American use PDQ...

It is painfully clear America is facing an affordable housing crisis unlike ever before. A recent study from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found full-time...

Prevent Slip and Falls, Protect Your Investments

By Sarah Boudreau from Refinished Bath Solutions It is 5:00 AM Friday morning. Your renter is hopping in the shower after a long happy hour the night before.  They get one foot in the tub and, whoops!  They slip, fall, and hit their head. A concussion and several medical bills later, they feel wronged by the property management company and make a call to their lawyer.  Whether you are negligent or not, there is a lawsuit coming your way.  You are on the hook to defend if not make restitution for damages. What can be done? A bath mat or installing a non-slip will save you and your tenant a world of headaches (pun intended).  Bath mats are pretty self-explanatory. They don’t need to... Read more

Here are 5 ways to highlight every rental property’s most sellable features from Keepe, the on-demand maintenance company. Each property has its own special features...

In Part I of this series, we discussed how COVID-19 had impacted almost every provision of a commercial lease, including the covenant of quiet enjoyment, continuous use...

Owning and managing a real estate property brings with it a series of overhead costs and responsibilities that are challenging enough during normal times. Throw in a...

HUD recently came out with a new notice on assistance animals. The topic of emotional support animals and assist animals have many questions surrounding it. Be sure to...