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"Houses for Rent" Inquiries Down 50% at the Start of COVID

Google trends and Showdigs internal data both show the same thing: There are way fewer people looking for homes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How Much Does Property Management Cost? An Enterprise Guide to Portfolio ROI

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A Modern Property Rental Application to Reduce Vacancies and Slash DOM

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9 Proven Rental Property Investment Strategies for Portfolio Scalability

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TenantTurner vs. ShowMojo vs. Alternatives: Which Is Right for You in 2026?

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A Guide to Technology for Property Managers at Scale

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Listing

3 Property Management Marketing Plans (+ Free Task Checklist for Property Managers)

As a property management company, your monthly marketing plan needs to include both inbound methods like SEO and social media as well as outbound methods.

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7 Top Options for 334 Property Management in 2026
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7 Top Options for 334 Property Management in 2026

Evaluating 334 property management services? Compare the top 7 options for Montgomery and Auburn to optimize your portfolio and reduce vacancy days.

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Technology

5 Ways Showdigs’ Marketing Automation Streamlines Your Leasing Process

As a property manager, you know how important it is to maintain high efficiency while keeping costs low. It's critical to eliminate as many manual tasks as possible, and instead streamline the leasing funnel using marketing automation. That's where Showdigs comes in. 

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8 Rental application checklist You Should Know

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Tips & Tricks

Hidden Costs in Property Management and How to Reduce Them

Cut hidden time costs in property management! Learn how to optimize leasing agent productivity, reduce travel, streamline communication, and perfect showing schedules to boost profits.

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Automating Property Management: A Scalability Guide for Enterprise Portfolios

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Scaling Asset Protection: The Enterprise Move-In Inspection Checklist

Scaling Asset Protection: The Enterprise Move-In Inspection Checklist

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Property Management Email Templates to Save Time & Improve Communication

Property Management Email Templates to Save Time & Improve Communication

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Listing

3 Property Management Marketing Plans (+ Free Task Checklist for Property Managers)

As a property management company, your monthly marketing plan needs to include both inbound methods like SEO and social media as well as outbound methods.

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Leasing

Why Prospect Screening Helps You Find the Most Ideal Tenants

Property managers all agree that getting an awesome tenant makes life easier. But how can you find the best tenants for your rental? By screening every prospect.

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Expert Property Management Tips and Tricks

Expert Property Management Tips and Tricks

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Leasing

Does how you show your properties make a difference?

In today's competitive rental landscape, the method you choose for showcasing your property can dramatically impact your time to lease and rental income. Our latest market analysis reveals a clear pattern when comparing traditional property manager led tours with modern self-showing options.

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How to Calculate Rental Income at Scale

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Technology

Your Guide to the Showdigs and AppFolio Integration

Your guide to syncing your Showdigs and AppFolio accounts.

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Real Estate Automation Software to Scale Your Portfolio

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Listing

What is a Rental Property Marketing Funnel and How Can You Optimize It?

Optimizing your rental property marketing funnel is a crucial step in getting your vacancies filled fast. But what does this leasing funnel look like?

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Maintenance

Why are Move-In Condition Reports Important for Property Managers?

Let's be honest: Move-in and move-out property inspections can be incredibly time-consuming. But, they're also extremely important! Even when not required by law, a move-in walkthrough is always a smart move, and here's why.

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7 Best Platforms to Advertise a Rental Property for Large Portfolios in 2026
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7 Best Platforms to Advertise a Rental Property for Large Portfolios in 2026

Discover the best place advertise rental property to reduce DOM. Our 2026 guide helps large PMs optimize listings for faster, scalable leasing.

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Technology

The 7 Best Leasing CRMs for Your Property Management Business

A comprehensive leasing CRM is key to staying organized and responsive to your leads and existing tenants. With an optimized CRM, you can automate nearly every aspect of the leasing process — allow prospective renters to self-schedule tours after completing pre-screening questions, set up automation to complete mid-tenancy property documentation, and make the move-in/move-out process a breeze — all while maintaining a personalized experience. Here's our list of the 7 best CRMs for property managers!

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Pet Clause for Lease Agreement: Protect Your Rental

Pet Clause for Lease Agreement: Protect Your Rental

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DOM Reduction at Scale: How an Online Leasing Application Boosts Portfolio Revenue

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How to Automate Business Processes to Accelerate Speed-to-Lease

How to Automate Business Processes to Accelerate Speed-to-Lease

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Leasing

Tips for Preparing Your Vacancy for a Move-Out Inspection

When you're on the way to your rental property for a final move-out inspection, you might be wondering how to best prepare the property for inspection.

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Advertising Rental Homes: The Enterprise Playbook for Slashing DOM

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How to Calculate Rental Yield: A Guide for Enterprise-Scale Portfolio Management

How to Calculate Rental Yield: A Guide for Enterprise-Scale Portfolio Management

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The Complete Guide to Self-Showing Virtual Tour Tools

Self-showing tools automate property tours with AI verification and smart locks. Cut time-to-lease by 40% and save 15+ hours weekly on no-shows.

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A Better Rental Application for Tenant Screening at Scale
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A Better Rental Application for Tenant Screening at Scale

Transform your rental application for tenant screening. This guide shows property managers how to reduce vacancy days and improve tenant quality at scale.

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Top Virtual Property Tours Transforming Real Estate in 2025

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A Guide to Single Family Property Management Software for Large Portfolios

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From Days to Hours: How Self Tour Rental Homes Accelerate Speed-to-Lease for Large Portfolios
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From Days to Hours: How Self Tour Rental Homes Accelerate Speed-to-Lease for Large Portfolios

Launch and scale self tour rental homes with this guide. Learn to select tech, optimize workflows, and reduce vacancy for your large rental portfolio.

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Residential Property Management Guide for Scalable Efficiency

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Scaling with Property Management Tech for Enterprise Portfolios

Scaling with Property Management Tech for Enterprise Portfolios

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The Enterprise Property Management Checklist: A Framework for Scaling to 10,000+ Units

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How Do Lockboxes Work? A Guide to Scaling Rental Showings & Reducing DOM

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Starting a Property Management Business: Tips to Succeed

Starting a Property Management Business: Tips to Succeed

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From Lead to Lease: Choosing an App for Tenants That Cuts Vacancy Days

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How to Show a Rental Property: Proven Tips

How to Show a Rental Property: Proven Tips

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Property Management SEO That Drives High-Value Owner Leads

Property Management SEO That Drives High-Value Owner Leads

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Top Property Management Software Reviews for 2025

Top Property Management Software Reviews for 2025

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7 Property Management Best Practices for 2025 Success

7 Property Management Best Practices for 2025 Success

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Tips & Tricks

How to Optimize Your Leasing Funnel: Marketing and Leasing Tips

Property managers — the best way to stay ahead of your competition is by continuously optimizing your leasing funnel to keep up with the times. We’re breaking down the property management leasing funnel, detailing the newest generation of tenants, steps you can take to market to young renters, and more!

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Technology

New Tools to Take Your Leasing Automation to the Next Level

We’re launching an incredible list of new automation, showings, and field service capabilities that will make your life even easier, including our brand new 24/7 Leasing Line and Website Listing Widget.

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A Guide to Single Family Property Management Software for Large Portfolios

A Guide to Single Family Property Management Software for Large Portfolios

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Property Management Marketing That Scales to 10,000+ Units

Property Management Marketing That Scales to 10,000+ Units

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How to Evict Squatters: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Managers

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Lease Renewal Negotiation Tips: Win Your Lease Fast

Lease Renewal Negotiation Tips: Win Your Lease Fast

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12 Best Lease Management Software Options for Large-Scale Portfolios in 2025

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Technology

Why Virtual Tours for Rental Properties Are Here to Stay

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more prospects are requesting virtual tours in an effort to stay safe and social distance - and virtual tours are here to stay!

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Technology

How to Choose the Best Self-Showing Software

Are you considering enabling self-showings at your vacant property? Here's what you need to know about choosing the perfect self-showing software.

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A Guide to Lockboxes for Large-Scale Real Estate Portfolios
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A Guide to Lockboxes for Large-Scale Real Estate Portfolios

Discover how modern lockboxes real estate solutions can slash vacancy days and boost operational efficiency for large property management portfolios.

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How Large Portfolios Use Technology for Property Management to Cut Days on Market

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Text prospects directly from Showdigs and more!

Message your prospects from Showdigs. Learn about our leasing page glow up. Don’t forget to prescreen your prospects.

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From Days to Hours: How to Shrink Your Rental Application Processing Time at Scale

From Days to Hours: How to Shrink Your Rental Application Processing Time at Scale

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9 Scalable Apartment Marketing Strategies for 2025

9 Scalable Apartment Marketing Strategies for 2025

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Listing

Tips for Marketing Your Rental Property to Help You Stand Out

When it comes to your vacancy, how do you market your rental property? Where should you post your listings? What should be included in your listing description?

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Systems

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Leasing

Does how you show your properties make a difference?

In today's competitive rental landscape, the method you choose for showcasing your property can dramatically impact your time to lease and rental income. Our latest market analysis reveals a clear pattern when comparing traditional property manager led tours with modern self-showing options.

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How Do I Evict a Squatter: A Guide for Large Portfolio Managers
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How Do I Evict a Squatter: A Guide for Large Portfolio Managers

Learn how do I evict a squatter with a clear, legal process designed for property managers to quickly regain control of assets and reduce vacancy costs.

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7 Best Real Estate Showing Schedulers in 2025

7 Best Real Estate Showing Schedulers in 2025

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How to Hire a Property Manager: The Complete Success Guide

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Scaling Operations With a Part-Time Property Manager Framework

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Tenant Rental Application Guide for Enterprise Property Management

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Leasing

Squatting in 2025: Trends & Proactive Strategies for SFR Property Managers

Squatting incidents rose 22% in 2024. Discover 4 actionable strategies SFR property managers can use to protect their assets and avoid costly legal battles.

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A Practical Guide: Lead Management Software for Real Estate

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Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

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Optimizing Your Cost Per Door: A Guide to Property Management Fees for Large Portfolios

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Virtual Assistant Property Management: Your Complete Guide

Virtual Assistant Property Management: Your Complete Guide

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A Guide to Your Property Manager Business plan for Scalable Growth
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A Guide to Your Property Manager Business plan for Scalable Growth

Build a future-proof property manager business plan with our guide. Learn to scale with market analysis, the right tech stack, and critical financial KPIs.

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News & Trends

COVID-19 Resources for Property Managers

Here is a collection of guides, checklists, and templates to help property management companies respond to the COVID pandemic safely and efficiently.

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Scaling with Self Tour Houses for Rent: An Enterprise Guide

Scaling with Self Tour Houses for Rent: An Enterprise Guide

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News & Trends

2022 Property Management Trade Shows and Conferences

We expect 2022 to be a big year, so we compiled a list of 2022 trade shows and conferences for single-family property managers - you might even find a multifamily event on this list as well!

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Listing

How to Use Zillow to Validate the Rent Amount for Your Listing

It is important to use Zillow to validate the price of rent before you list your property and during the first few weeks of listing your vacancy.

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News & Trends

The Property Management Conference Guide for NARPM 2026

The 34th NARPM Annual Convention and Trade Show is taking place October 17th-20th, 2022 at the Paris Las Vegas hotel in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

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Streamlining Operations: 12 Top Sources for Free Lease Agreement Templates

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A Property Inspection Report Template That Scales for Large Portfolios

A Property Inspection Report Template That Scales for Large Portfolios

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Scaling Operations: A Guide to Technology in Property Management

Scaling Operations: A Guide to Technology in Property Management

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Top Rental Property Tax Deductions for 2025

Top Rental Property Tax Deductions for 2025

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8 Rental application checklist You Should Know

8 Rental application checklist You Should Know

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

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Streamline Your Application for Tenant Process to Cut Days on Market

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Rental Application Approval: Tips to Secure Your Dream Home

Rental Application Approval: Tips to Secure Your Dream Home

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AppFolio Tenant Screening: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Management
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AppFolio Tenant Screening: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Management

Master appfolio tenant screening with a scalable leasing guide: tailor criteria, interpret reports, and automate workflows to reduce risk and vacancies.

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Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2025

Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2026

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Leasing

Tips for Getting Your Property Ready for Your Next Tenant

You have a little over a month to get your property ready for the next tenants - here's what we suggest!

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8 Strategies to Generate Property Management Leads in 2025

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Technology

How to Boost Conversion Rates on your Property Management Website

What is a conversion rate and how does it apply to your property management website? Learn what it is and how you can boost your website conversion rates.

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AI Property Management: A Guide to Reducing DOM and Scaling Operations

AI Property Management: A Guide to Reducing DOM and Scaling Operations

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News & Trends

Announcing Showdigs’ New Flat Rate Pricing & Nationwide Property Management Software Launch

Showdigs is launching our end-to-end leasing solution, from marketing to scheduling tours and pre-screening, to follow-up and conversion, to property managers anywhere in the United States and Canada.

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12 Best Software for Landlords (2025 Enterprise Edition)

12 Best Software for Landlords (2025 Enterprise Edition)

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

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Listing

3 Property Management Marketing Plans (+ Free Task Checklist for Property Managers)

As a property management company, your monthly marketing plan needs to include both inbound methods like SEO and social media as well as outbound methods.

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Top Property Management Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Business

Top Property Management Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Business

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The Ultimate 2025 Move Out Inspection Checklist for Large-Scale PMs

The Ultimate 2025 Move Out Inspection Checklist for Large-Scale PMs

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