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Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

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Maintenance

How Can You Ensure the Longevity of Your Rental Property?

As a property manager, you're in the business of protecting your owner clients' investments. There are a million tasks that go along with the job, but the most important one is to ensure that the properties you manage are consistently in good condition. So, how can you make sure that's the case?

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How Do Vetted Realtors Coordinate With Property Managers: Everything You Need to Know

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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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Best Virtual Tour Software: Top 12 Tools to Reduce DOM and Accelerate Leasing

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How Often Should You Document the Condition of Your Rental Property?

As a rental property owner or property manager, regularly documenting the condition of your rental properties is critical in protecting that investment. But how often should you be doing that?

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Scaling Remote Property Management Operations for 1,000+ Units

Scaling Remote Property Management Operations for 1,000+ Units

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Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

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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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Optimizing Your Tenant Application For Rental Properties To Cut Days on Market
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Optimizing Your Tenant Application For Rental Properties To Cut Days on Market

Transform your tenant application for rental properties into a revenue driver. Learn to design a high-conversion, compliant form that reduces vacancy.

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

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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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How to Calculate Gross Rent Multiplier for Large Portfolios

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How to Set Up the Showdigs AI Leasing Agent

Set up the Showdigs AI Leasing Agent in minutes. Here is exactly how it works, how to configure it, and what happens the moment you turn it on.

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How to Advertise a Property for Rent and Reduce Days on Market

How to Advertise a Property for Rent and Reduce Days on Market

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Tour Manager Software: A Guide to Reducing DOM and Scaling Leasing Operations

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Your Guide to the Tenant Eviction Process | Expert Tips

Your Guide to the Tenant Eviction Process | Expert Tips

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Part Time Leasing Agent Strategy to Reduce Vacancy Costs

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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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A Modern Property Rental Application to Reduce Vacancies and Slash DOM

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3 Helpful Tips for New Property Managers

As a new property manager, there are so many daily tasks to deal with. How can you prioritize? Check out these helpful tips for beginner property managers.

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Tenant Verification Services: Your Essential Guide

Tenant Verification Services: Your Essential Guide

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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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12 Best Property Management Software for Landlords in 2025

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Residential Property Management Guide for Scalable Efficiency

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Websites for Property Managers: Where to Hire a Leasing Agent

With thousands of online job board options available, it’s difficult to know which one is right for your property management business. In this blog post, we've gathered information on the best hiring strategies and websites for property managers.

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Top Virtual Property Tours Transforming Real Estate in 2025

Top Virtual Property Tours Transforming Real Estate in 2025

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Leasing Agent Job Description (+ Free Template)

Property managers who lose so many hours each day doing fieldwork are in need of a leasing agent. Here's a leasing agent job description, plus a free template!

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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 Showdigs Helps Property Managers Scale with Seasonality

Property management is hyper-seasonal. Some months you’re extremely busy, and some months are so slow that the last thing you need is to pay for something (or someone) you don't need. So what can you do to deal with the seasonality of property management?

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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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Best AI-Powered Property Management Tools 2026 | Top 8 Review

Discover the 8 best AI-powered property management tools for 2026. Showdigs, AppFolio, and more reviewed with features, automation, and implementation tips.

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Maintenance

How Outsourcing Move-In Reports Can Streamline Your Property Management Business

Discover how Showdigs can connect you with local agents for efficient showings and valuable feedback. Boost your rental income and reduce vacancy rates today.

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Top 7 Leasing Automation Tools for 2026

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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 Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

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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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Leasing

5 Time-Saving Tips for Property Managers

When you have several properties under your management, you realize how easily each small task adds up and eats away at your time. Among the most time-consuming tasks are responding to tenant issues, scheduling maintenance and repairs, driving to inspections and property showings, and actually showing the property to prospective tenants.Let’s dive into some ways that you can save time and money as a property manager!

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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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Crafting Your Lease Addendum for Pets to Reduce DOM at Scale

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Top 8 Tenant Pre Screening Questions for High-Velocity Leasing

Top 8 Tenant Pre Screening Questions for High-Velocity Leasing

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Best Residential Property Management Courses 2022

Property managers have multiple roles and responsibilities. Let's look at some of the best property management courses for continuing education in 2022.

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12 Best Rental Listing Websites to Reduce DOM in 2025

12 Best Rental Listing Websites to Reduce DOM in 2025

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

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Cost Per Door: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Property Management Costs for Large Portfolios
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Cost Per Door: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Property Management Costs for Large Portfolios

Learn to analyze and reduce property management costs across large portfolios with fees, operating expenses, and tech ROI strategies.

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Top Benefits of Automating Tenant Showings for Property Managers | Showdigs

Discover the top benefits of automating tenant showings — from faster response times to reduced vacancy days. Real data from property managers using Showdigs.

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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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Advertising Rental Homes: The Enterprise Playbook for Slashing DOM

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What Is a Showing Agent and How Do They Scale Leasing Operations?

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How Enterprise PMs Turn Customer Service Into a Revenue Engine

How Enterprise PMs Turn Customer Service Into a Revenue Engine

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Tech Property Management: A Guide to Scaling Large Portfolios and Boosting Efficiency

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How to Show a Rental Property: Proven Tips

How to Show a Rental Property: Proven Tips

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Self Guided Rental Tours: Your Complete Success Roadmap

Self Guided Rental Tours: Your Complete Success Roadmap

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

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5 Ways to Get Repeat Renters as a Property Manager

By offering high-touch service as a property manager, you'll have a better chance of making sure that prospective renters become repeat tenants!

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7 Effective Tenant Retention Strategies for 2025

7 Effective Tenant Retention Strategies for 2025

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5 Property Management Websites to Inspire You

Check out these property management websites to get inspiration for your next website relaunch and to learn more about running a successful business.

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7 Property Management Strategies That Will Grow Your Business

While most property management growth strategies focus only on new client acquisition, the truth is that you can’t truly grow your business without optimizing it. That’s why we’re focusing not just on the client marketing side of things, but also on internal operations and prospective tenant lead generation. 

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Scaling Operations: A Guide to Technology in Property Management

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How Much Is Property Management Fee? A Guide for Large-Scale Portfolios

How Much Is Property Management Fee? A Guide for Large-Scale Portfolios

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Move-In Day with Showdigs and The Maple Leaf Foundation

Showdigs has partnered with Seattle-based nonprofit, The Maple Leaf Foundation, to sponsor an entire home that will serve families in need for years to come.

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

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Mastering Rental Property Cash Flow: An Enterprise Guide

Mastering Rental Property Cash Flow: An Enterprise Guide

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Self Guided Tours: The Key to Scaling Large Portfolios and Slashing DOM
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Self Guided Tours: The Key to Scaling Large Portfolios and Slashing DOM

Implement and scale self guided tours to reduce Days on Market and cut showing costs. A complete guide for large-scale property managers.

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How Showdigs is Solving the Growing Epidemic of Rental Scams

Rental scams have become so prevalent that the FBI has reported that consumers lost over $350 million due to housing scams in 2021. With the post-pandemic economy exacerbating housing insecurity and more people turning to online marketplaces to find housing, the problem has only been getting worse. Fortunately, one company is using technology to fight back against rental scams and make the leasing process safer and more secure for everyone.

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Top Tenant Screening Services for Secure Rentals

Top Tenant Screening Services for Secure Rentals

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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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Secured Property Management for Enterprise Portfolios: A Scalability Guide

Secured Property Management for Enterprise Portfolios: A Scalability Guide

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COVID-19 Response: Occupied Units, Condition Reports, and Group Tours

Showdigs is taking necessary steps amid the Coronavirus outbreak - here's how we're being safe when it comes to occupied unit tours and condition reports.

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Top 10 Property Management Interview Questions to Identify Scalable Talent in 2025

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Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

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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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A Realtor's Guide to Managing Rental Properties for Scalable Revenue

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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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Property Management Email Templates to Save Time & Improve Communication

Property Management Email Templates to Save Time & Improve Communication

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Optimizing Management Fees for Large-Scale Portfolios: An ROI-Focused Guide

Optimizing Management Fees for Large-Scale Portfolios: An ROI-Focused Guide

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Choosing a Rental Management Company to Scale Your Portfolio

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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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What Is Leasing Automation Software and How Does It Work?

Learn how leasing automation software works, what it automates, and why property managers use it to reduce vacancy days and manual work. Complete 2026 guide.

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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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How Much Do Property Managers Charge for Large-Scale Portfolios?

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Self Guided Apartment Tours: Find Your Perfect Home Effortlessly

Self Guided Apartment Tours: Find Your Perfect Home Effortlessly

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

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Property Managers: Showing Your Own Vacancy is a Waste of Your Time

Whether you manage 5 or 500 rentals, showing your own vacancies is time-consuming - especially when your time can be better used. Here's why it's a waste of time.

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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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Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

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10 Ways to Grow Your Property Management Business

In this post, we’ll provide you with property management tips to help you market your property management services and improve your business operations.

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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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Top Property Management Technology Trends in 2025

Top Property Management Technology Trends in 2025

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How to Hire a Property Manager: The Complete Success Guide

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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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A Modern Guide to Landlord Tenant Screening at Scale
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A Modern Guide to Landlord Tenant Screening at Scale

Upgrade your landlord screening tenants process with this guide. Learn how to secure reliable, long-term renters using scalable frameworks and automation.

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How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

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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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12 Best Property Management Software for Landlords in 2025

12 Best Property Management Software for Landlords in 2025

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The 3 Top Challenges Property Managers Face and How to Overcome Them

Discover the top three challenges property managers encounter—reducing vacancies, hiring quality staff, and streamlining operations. Learn effective strategies and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and profitability in your property management business.

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

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

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The Property Management Conference Guide for PM Grow Summit 2022

PM Grow Summit, the year’s most highly-anticipated and innovative property management conference, is happening February 28 – March 2nd, 2022 in San Diego, CA.

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