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How to Leverage Data Analytics for Smarter Rental Processes

Data isn’t just for Fortune 500 companies. With the right tools, property managers can automate reporting, predict trends, and make decisions that keep units filled and revenue flowing.

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Background Check for Renters: Smart Screening Guide

Background Check for Renters: Smart Screening Guide

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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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Choosing a Property Management Group to Drive Portfolio Performance

Choosing a Property Management Group to Drive Portfolio Performance

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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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The Best Property Management Podcasts of 2023

Podcasts are a great way for property managers to listen and learn on the go! From industry experts to rising stars, our 2023 list of best property management podcasts provides valuable information on tenant management, leasing, technology, trends, and everything in between.

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12 Best Apps for Commercial Real estate Firms and Enterprise Property Managers in 2025

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What is lease agreement: A Guide for Enterprise-Scale Property Management

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

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Top 7 FAQs asked by landlords

When we talk to landlords about Showdigs, these 7 questions commonly come up.

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What Do Vetted Realtors Actually Do? Common Tasks Handled by Showing Agents in Rental Leasing

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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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Rental Maintenance Checklist for Property Managers

Rental Maintenance Checklist for Property Managers

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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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Decoding the Cost of Property Management at Scale: A Guide for Enterprise Operators

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Optimizing Your Application for Tenants to Minimize Days on Market

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Real Estate Automation Software to Scale Your Portfolio

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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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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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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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Scalable Leasing Training: From HR Checkbox to Revenue Driver

Scalable Leasing Training: From HR Checkbox to Revenue Driver

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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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Top Property Management Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Business

Top Property Management Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Business

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How to Advertise a Rental Property to Minimize Days on Market at Scale

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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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Cost of Vacancy Calculator: Transform Your Property Losses

Cost of Vacancy Calculator: Transform Your Property Losses

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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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What Is AI Automation for Large-Scale Property Management?

What Is AI Automation for Large-Scale Property Management?

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

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9 Scalable Apartment Marketing Strategies for 2025

9 Scalable Apartment Marketing Strategies for 2025

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Slashing DOM at Scale: How "Self Tour Rental Homes Near Me" Searches Drive Revenue

Slashing DOM at Scale: How "Self Tour Rental Homes Near Me" Searches Drive Revenue

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Top Business Process Automation Examples to Boost Efficiency

Top Business Process Automation Examples to Boost Efficiency

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Tenant Screening Criteria: Find Reliable Renters Quickly

Tenant Screening Criteria: Find Reliable Renters Quickly

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

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Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

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Leasing

7 Ways to Lease Your Rental Properties Quicker and Cheaper

In this article, we’re covering ways to boost your conversion rates and streamline your leasing process. Use these tips to ensure the process is easy for you and convenient for your leads and tenants!

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

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Your Guide to Property Management Technology

Your Guide to Property Management Technology

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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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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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Decoding Your Real Property Management Cost Per Month

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

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A Property Manager's Guide to Landlord Insurance Coverage Options

A Property Manager's Guide to Landlord Insurance Coverage Options

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3 Ways to Optimize Your Properties During the Off-Season

Struggling with slow rental seasons? Learn how to optimize your property management business during off-peak times and maintain steady income.

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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 Property Manager's Guide to Protecting Your Portfolio from Home Rental Scams
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A Property Manager's Guide to Protecting Your Portfolio from Home Rental Scams

Discover how to identify and prevent home rental scams. Get actionable strategies to protect your portfolio, tenants, and brand reputation from costly fraud.

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7 Effective Tenant Retention Strategies for 2025

7 Effective Tenant Retention Strategies for 2025

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How Much Do Rental Management Companies Charge for Large Portfolios?

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How Self-Guided Tours Work in Showdigs | Showdigs

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Scaling Operations: A Guide to Technology in Property Management

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Scaling Remote Property Management Operations for 1,000+ Units

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A Guide to Property Management Fee Structures

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Tenant Move In Checklist Template for Large Portfolios

Tenant Move In Checklist Template for Large Portfolios

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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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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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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Systems

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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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Expert Tenant Placement Services | Secure Reliable Renters

Expert Tenant Placement Services | Secure Reliable Renters

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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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Top Property Management Metrics to Boost Performance in 2025

Top Property Management Metrics to Boost Performance in 2025

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

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Best Property Management Software for Large-Scale Operations

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A Guide to Technology for Property Managers at Scale

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Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

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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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Technology

Your Guide to the Showdigs and AppFolio Integration

Your guide to syncing your Showdigs and AppFolio accounts.

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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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Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2025

Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2026

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

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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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A Guide to Tenant Web Access for Property Managers

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What is an AI Leasing Agent?

An AI leasing agent responds to prospects 24/7, qualifies leads, books tours, and follows up automatically. Here is what it actually does and how property managers use it.

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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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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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House Rental Advertising Tips to Attract Top Tenants

House Rental Advertising Tips to Attract Top Tenants

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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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How to Improve Customer Satisfaction for Properties

How to Improve Customer Satisfaction for Properties

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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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SEO for Property Management at Scale: A Guide for Large Portfolios

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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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A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

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

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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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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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How to Advertise Property for Rent: An Enterprise Framework for Reducing DOM

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

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

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How to Run Your Property Management Business While You’re Away for the Holidays

The holiday season is right around the corner - what are some of the challenges that the holidays cause for property managers? Now’s the perfect time to come up with your holiday game plan.

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

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A Guide to Single Family Property Management Software for Large Portfolios

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Leasing

5 Tips to Help You Communicate with Your Tenants

Communication is key when it comes to building a solid property manager-tenant relationship.

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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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Scaling Remote Property Management Operations for 1,000+ Units

Scaling Remote Property Management Operations for 1,000+ Units

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

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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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