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How to Start a Property Management Company Built for 1,000+ Doors

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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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Enterprise Rental Property Management: Your Guide to Scaling Operations

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A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

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How to Build a Scalable Remote Property Management Operation

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Rental Inspection Checklist Template for Landlords

Rental Inspection Checklist Template for Landlords

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A Guide To The Rently Self Tour For Large Portfolios

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Choosing a Property Management Group to Drive Portfolio Performance

Choosing a Property Management Group to Drive Portfolio Performance

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Leasing

How to Increase Leasing Activity During the Property Management Slow Season

We interviewed Ty Cayce, owner of Urban Key Property Management, to talk about the property management slow season and how he solves this issue with outsourcing.

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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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Scalable Leasing Training: From HR Checkbox to Revenue Driver

Scalable Leasing Training: From HR Checkbox to Revenue Driver

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News & Trends

Trend Report: The Affordable Housing and Homeownership Protection Act, Single-Family Vacancy Rates, Features to Make Co-Living Easier, and the Gap Between Renting and Buying Affordability

Let’s take a look at a few trends affecting the single-family property management industry, including the introduction of the Affordable Housing and Homeownership Protection Act, a look into how single-family vacancy rates for 2023 compare to pre-pandemic levels, a new way to list on Zillow, and a look at the gap in affordability between renting and buying across the nation.

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8 Rental application checklist You Should Know

8 Rental application checklist You Should Know

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

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Technology

Understanding ChatGPT: A Powerful Leasing Assistant

Property managers can dramatically maximize efficiency by utilizing ChatGPT in their day-to-day operations. By leveraging the power of AI, property managers can streamline communication with tenants, owners, and leads. Its ability to handle multiple conversations simultaneously ensures that each person communicating with your business online receives prompt and personalized assistance.

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Property Management for Single Family Homes | Maximize ROI

Property Management for Single Family Homes | Maximize ROI

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How Much is Property Management? A Cost-Per-Door Analysis for Large Portfolios

How Much is Property Management? A Cost-Per-Door Analysis for Large Portfolios

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Effective Property Management Lead Generation Tips

Effective Property Management Lead Generation Tips

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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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7 Crucial Leasing Agent Interview Questions for 2025

7 Crucial Leasing Agent Interview Questions for 2025

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8 Best Templates for Property Management Software in 2025

8 Best Templates for Property Management Software in 2025

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How to Use Lockbox Systems to Reduce Vacancy and Scale Operations

How to Use Lockbox Systems to Reduce Vacancy and Scale Operations

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Property Management Software Comparison: Find Your Best Fit

Property Management Software Comparison 2026 | Top 10 Review

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Top 7 Platforms for Finding Houses for Rent in Leeds Alabama in 2025

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A Guide to Property Management Software for Student Housing

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7 Property Management Best Practices for 2025 Success

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Tips & Tricks

The Risks of Unoccupied Vacant Properties

If you have an unoccupied unit, whether between tenants or awaiting maintenance prior to listing, leaving it unattended can expose you to a variety of risks and costly damages. In this blog post, we'll explore the costs of dealing with scammers and squatters and how to save yourself from potential financial losses and headaches with Vacant Property Checks.

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How to Find Good Renters: The Ultimate Landlord Guide

How to Find Good Renters: The Ultimate Landlord Guide

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Scaling Single Family Property Management: The Enterprise Playbook

Scaling Single Family Property Management: The Enterprise Playbook

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How a Free Online Rental Application Impacts DOM and Portfolio Revenue

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Leasing

What’s the Key to Exceptional and Stress-Free Property Management? Your Own Live Operations Team

One of the most important aspects of property management is being able to respond quickly and effectively to every call, text, and email that comes in from potential tenants. The Showdigs Live Operations team is here to make sure that happens!

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Enterprise Real Property Management Solutions: A Guide to Scaling Leasing Operations

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How to Finance Rental Property: Proven Methods to Secure Funding

How to Finance Rental Property: Proven Methods to Secure Funding

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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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Crafting Your Lease Addendum for Pets to Reduce DOM at Scale

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8 Crucial Real Estate Photography Tips to Reduce Days on Market

8 Crucial Real Estate Photography Tips to Reduce Days on Market

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Real Estate Automation Software to Scale Your Portfolio

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9 Proven Rental Property Investment Strategies for Portfolio Scalability

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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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Listing

Why Should I Use Zillow to List My Properties?

Zillow is the largest rental property listing site out there, and in this competitive rental market, the more exposure you can get to your listings the better!

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Top Rental Property Tax Deductions for 2025

Top Rental Property Tax Deductions for 2025

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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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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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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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Discover Self Tour Homes – Flexible Property Showings Made Easy

Discover Self Tour Homes – Flexible Property Showings Made Easy

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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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Boost Your Business with Property Management Virtual Assistants

Boost Your Business with Property Management Virtual Assistants

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7 Enterprise Lease Negotiation Tips to Slash Vacancy Costs

7 Enterprise Lease Negotiation Tips to Slash Vacancy Costs

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Top 7 Free Listing Sites for Rental Property in 2025

Top 7 Free Listing Sites for Rental Property in 2025

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Decoding The True Cost For Zillow Leads: An Enterprise PM's Guide

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Leasing

How to Maximize Efficiency During Busy Leasing Season

You are a busy property manager and all the tasks on your desk are piling up... quickly! Take the time to review these tips during the slow season so you’re not scrambling come spring and summer.

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How to Calculate Gross Rent Multiplier for Large Portfolios

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Systems

Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Systems

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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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How to Find a Renter Faster at Scale

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The Ultimate Listing Checklist for Property Managers: A Scalable Framework

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A Guide to Advertising Rental Properties at Scale

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How Much Do Property Managers Charge: A Clear Guide for Large Portfolios

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Tips & Tricks

4 Ways to Reduce the Vacancy Rate of Your Rental Properties

As the warm weather approaches, the rental market is heating up, and keeping your rentals occupied during the busy season is key. Prospective tenants are on the hunt for their next home, and you'll want to ensure your properties stand out from the crowd. Implementing a few key strategies can help reduce vacancies and get your properties rented fast.

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How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

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Tenants

How to Coordinate Inspections for Occupied Rental Properties

Let’s dive into how property managers should prepare for an occupied property walkthrough, as well as how the Showdigs Team handles the scheduling, documentation, and post-walkthrough processes!

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Advertising Rental Homes: The Enterprise Playbook for Slashing DOM

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Technology

Self-Showings: Artificial Intelligence meets Human-Powered Security

Thanks to cutting-edge technology, there are many ways to make self-showings as safe and secure as possible. But did you know that there are self-showing platforms that provide flexibility as well? Check it out!

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The Property Management Conference Guide for NARPM® Broker/Owner 2023

NARPM® Broker/Owner Conference & Expo invites only designated brokers, owners, and decision-makers of property management companies, making it a highly exclusive event. Showdigs is proud to be a 2023 Official Partner and Coffee Break Sponsor for this year’s Broker/Owner Conference & Expo, and we can’t wait to be in sunny Carlsbad in April! Without further ado, let’s explore everything that this year's event has to offer.

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Your Guide to IMN's 5th Annual Single Family Rental Property Management, Operations, and Tech Forum

Your guide to the 2023 IMN 5th Annual Single Family Rental Property Management, Operations, and Tech Forum!

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Technology

Pros and Cons of Self-Showings for Rental Properties

Can self-showings help property managers lease their properties faster, cheaper, and more efficiently? Check out this article to learn more about self-showings.

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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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Rental Application Approval: Tips to Secure Your Dream Home

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How to Market Your Rental Property: Top Strategies

How to Market Your Rental Property: Top Strategies

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How to Scale Rental Properties: Proven Investment Strategies

How to Scale Rental Properties: Proven Investment Strategies

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Tips & Tricks

How to Perform a Health Check with Leasing Metrics on Your Property Management Business (Free Template!)

It's important to pay attention to your leasing metrics - this article covers how to calculate and organize your leasing metrics and how much might be too much to spend.

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AI Tenant Screening 2026: Why Compliance Matters

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Move-In Condition Reports for Property Managers

Using your leasing staff to document the status of a property takes so much time for very little return. The good news? Showdigs now offers move-in inspections!

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Best place to advertise a rental property: 7 proven spots to reduce DOM in 2025

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Top Virtual Property Tours Transforming Real Estate in 2025

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A Guide to Scalable Rental Property advertising for Large 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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Optimizing Tenant Screening for Large Portfolios: A Guide to Technology, Compliance, and ROI

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Technology

18 Best Property Management Software for 2023

Growth is the #1 priority for property managers in 2023. Check out this list of the 18 best property management software options to help you grow your business this year!

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Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

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Top Property Management Metrics to Boost Performance in 2025

Top Property Management Metrics to Boost Performance in 2025

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

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Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

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Listing

How to Market Your Services to Property Management Leads

If you're a property manager, you're always on the hunt for new property owner leads to turn into long-term clients. Here's how to market to property owners!

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DOM Reduction at Scale: The Operational Blueprint for Starting a Rental Business

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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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9 Scalable Apartment Marketing Ideas to Reduce DOM in 2025

9 Scalable Apartment Marketing Ideas to Reduce DOM in 2025

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A Comparison Of Property Management Software For Enterprise Portfolios
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A Comparison Of Property Management Software For Enterprise Portfolios

Our detailed comparison of property management software helps enterprise teams choose the best platform to reduce vacancy and scale operations.

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Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

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The 12 Best Property Management Apps for Scalable Portfolios in 2026
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The 12 Best Property Management Apps for Scalable Portfolios in 2026

Discover the 12 best property management apps to scale operations, cut vacancy days, and boost ROI. A guide for large-scale portfolios.

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Showing Availability and Vacancy Rate in Property Management

Ever wonder how your showing availability affects your vacancy rate?

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Technology

Top 7 Mobile Apps for Property Managers

Property managers are always on the go. In this post, we dive into the top mobile apps for property managers that help with leasing, marketing, and more!

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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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Tenant Move In Checklist Template for Large Portfolios

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Mastering Rental Property Cash Flow: An Enterprise Guide

Mastering Rental Property Cash Flow: An Enterprise Guide

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How to Improve Operational Efficiency in Property Management

How to Improve Operational Efficiency in Property Management

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A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

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Top Property Management Software Reviews for 2025

Top Property Management Software Reviews for 2025

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