California Housing Market There's little stopping the California market from staying hot in December. Although house prices in the Golden State simmers of late, condo prices are soaring. With inventory and new listings plummeting, we have to believe prices can only go up when the economy returns full tilt after the Omicron slow down. December's…

Rental Property Stats and Outlook The US rental property market is growing in size, funding, and investment opportunity, yet unfortunately for renters, supply is not keeping pace with growing demand. Our state of the rental market report for 2022 includes stats and forecasts from major data sources and experts. Is growing size enough for rental…

A Modern Property Management Software A new study of property managers this year shows almost half of property managers see acquiring new owner clients as their top priority for 2022.  A further 42% see attracting and retaining great residents as the second key goal this year (up by 30% since 2019). The best route to…

Switch to a Modern Solution Now that we've outlined the business value of a next generation property management software we'd like to help you surmount any reluctance to modernize with ManageCasa's amazing platform. Let's review the benefits of upgrading to ManageCasa. Please remember that we are dedicated to helping you improve on your current and…

Why Are Property Maintenance Services Vital? Whether you're a building maintenance manager or an HOA manager, or a rental home owner, maintenance service providers can contribute a great deal to asset value and rental profitability. Keeping customers leased, avoiding major repairs and asset depreciation adds up to significant value in real dollars. And with property…

Home Owners and Community Management Software Whether you're on the board of a community housing association or operate an HOA management company, you have the challenge of serving a community of demanding homeowners. Using your skill, experience, and team to respond and resolve issues quickly is amazing. Yet leveraging the power of a modern HOA …

High Quality Software There's a lot written about software quality including international standards set for products (ISO).  Yet, most consumers don't have a framework to judge product quality to their particular liking. And sometimes standards don't factor in dominant technology or business trends currently coming in.  So their ratings might not reflect what individual users…

15 Major Rental Property Trends The year 2022 is upon us and with it new opportunities, threats and challenges. As many landlords linger in the pandemic doldrums, we wonder if they'll recognize the many opportunities to thrive in what will be a very interesting transition year. This is not a year to stay put or…

How to Reduce Tenant Turnover Have you calculated how much revenue you've lost due to tenant turnover problems over the years?  Some landlords and property manages do have systems to report these losses, but how many are solving the loss problem? In some states and cities, the issue of tenant turnover is a current matter. …

How to Create the Best Rental Experience Possible The rental property business is looking very bright for 2022. Supply is tight and the economy will recover.  And as the last vestiges of the lingering pandemic disappear, renters may look for fresh accommodations whether the current living situation is stale or not. Renters have been cooped…

Rent Payment Software If you're holding back on using property management software and online rent payment processing, you're holding your business back. Studies show renters want to pay rent online meaning you can attract better renters. Online rent payment availability tells them a great deal about your management philosophy and the renter experience they're going…

Hawaii Real Estate Market Every year at this time, interest in Hawaii's real estate market peaks. As the recovery continues, latent demand begins showing up online and with every flight to the islands. As demand grows, there are opportunities for home sellers and perhaps for investors in the rental sector. What's trending in the Hawaii…

Winter Property Maintenance Tips The winter season is a magical time for many renters, unless their heating costs rise, hazards appear and they must call you for help.  And those emergency calls are some of your worst losses. It's never too late to carry out some winter maintenance on your rental houses and apartments. Your…

Maximize Your Rental Property ROI With the recovery of the economy comes an opportunity for landlords and property managers to get caught up on their business goals. And profitability or at least break even are important goals. To successfully earn higher rental yields, we are better to adopt a profitable state of mind. This prioritization…

Property Management Services With economic recovery in 2022 and a growing list of challenges in managing rental properties, small to mid-sized landlords turn to the service of property management companies. This time of year, the need for help becomes apparent. The tasks that weigh you down include administration, payment collection, maintenance, repairs, tenant acquisition and…

How ManageCasa Compares Is your property management software really giving you the business advantage you need? Are you better off now than you were 2 years ago? Too often business pros keep a solution out of habit, not because it's really working for them. And since property management software is so foundational, your solution needs…

Choosing Great Tenants is Wise Many small to large scale landlords might agree that tenant quality is the lifeblood of most rental property investment strategies. Yet many of you may not have a thorough process to filter in the best candidates and filter out the bad ones. The best property management companies put an emphasis…

35 Handy Software Apps for Landlords On the hunt for landlord software and property management apps to help you get your work done better and provide a better experience for your tenants? You'll be happy to know we've sourced 35 handy landlord apps to help you fill those productivity gaps. The push to cloud services and…

Demo ManageCasa Today It's Software Demo Season as property managers and landlords look to new solutions to increase profitability and reduce operating cost. They're wondering about switching property management software platforms and specifically about which technology to use to automate and streamline their company's operations. They're all looking for an affordable, secure, all-in-one solution, hosted…

Managing Single Family Rentals Economic and demographic changes have really juiced up demand for single detached rental housing (SFR) and created excellent business opportunities for many investors and property management firms. Definition: SFR encompasses a cluster of single family detached homes, townhomes and duplex properties. SFRs comprise about 2/3rds of the rental housing stock. Interest…

Switch to a New Property Management Software Is now the right time to switch to a new property management software? It could be the right time as look to increase efficiencies and grow your portfolio of rental properties.  2022 will be an interesting year for property managers with new demands and opportunities appearing.  That makes…

6 Steps to Choose the Right Software Software is integral to property management companies today. That's why focusing on the specific benefits you need is important. After defining your needs and your benefits, you'll be better prepared to filter in those property management software solutions (or HOA management software) you know will work well.  We believe…

Property Managers: Your Next Best Business Asset If you're a small to medium-sized rental property owners, you might believe you can manage your portfolio well using ManageCasa.  After making good property selections, obtaining smart financing, and then charging profitably rent prices, you've got all you need. For many landlords, this is obviously accurate.  You can…

Most Important Property Management Software Features Progressive, continuously successful property managers, HOA managers, asset managers or landlords are looking for PM software with the right mix of features and benefits in their chosen platform. They're finding their current solutions outdated and not compatible with the new, cloud-based, internet-connected environment. But as they prepare to switch…

UK Property Market Update Price appreciation and rent price increases are likely on the rise in the UK, Germany, France and the rest of the EU in 2022. Increases in London could rival the big increases in Berlin and Paris. After moderating in February and March, UK home prices rose by 2.1% in April 2021…

House Rental Market Growing The Covid 19 pandemic is reshaping the rental market in the UK, Australia and US. The biggest shift occurring is the demand for single-family rental houses. Single-family detached house rentals have traditionally been viewed as a less profitable rental asset type compared to apartments and multifamily. Too time-consuming, high-priced, too few…

Simplicity Makes Users Feel Good What do most people dream of these days? How about a simpler life devoid of friction, long commutes, persistent bills, receipts and problems, and complicated financial transactions? Yes, we live in complicated world. During the pandemic shutdown however, everyone has been reintroduced to the simple life, and how refreshing it…

Property Management In 2020, property management companies using cloud-based, property management software will be essential to help landlords maintain profit performance, meet regulation standards, optimize rent collection, keep tenants leased and manage those tenants well. Managers of property management companies are becoming aware that they themselves are key to driving profit and raising asset values. Whether…

Landlord Software Benefits Landlords are a different breed than in decades past.  You are more aware that you need good software tools, apps , and other services to ease your workload and manage your units and tenants better. As a do-it-yourself or self-managing landlord, you have more pressures on your time and budget.  Complicated enterprise focused…

Reduce Your Rental Property Income Taxes We're nearing the 2022 tax season and tax management strategy is the hot topic. For many landlords, it's a burden and you might need a little pep talk to get you into the right frame of mind. While finding ways to reduce your 2021 rental property tax pain will…

13 Ways to Grow Property Revenue As we enter the new year, finally relieved of the Covid pandemic recession, are you ready to make your properties profitable again? With government tax changes, eviction laws, and unemployment issues, landlords have a lot to deal with. If you're so busy that you haven't reviewed your rent yields…

Best Property Management Books Who reads books anymore? Only those who really want to know what they're doing and to improve their performance. While your software platform automates and informs, serious property managers can never know enough about rental property investment, and how financial, legal, and performance goals are improved. This is a business and…