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Cost of Vacancy Calculator: Transform Your Property Losses

Cost of Vacancy Calculator: Transform Your Property Losses

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Comparing Property Management Software for Enterprise Portfolios: A Guide to Speed-to-Lease & Scalability

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Technology

The Best Mobile App That Every Property Manager Needs

The best app for property managers is here: The Showdigs App for Property Managers is now available on the Apple store and the Google Play store!

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7 Scalable Strategies for Advertising for Apartments in 2025

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How to Calculate Vacancy Rate to Maximize Portfolio Revenue

How to Calculate Vacancy Rate to Maximize Portfolio Revenue

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

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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 Property Management Fee Structures

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Tenant Turner vs ShowMojo: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Management

Tenant Turner vs ShowMojo: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Management

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News & Trends

Celebrating a Successful Leasing Season: Showdigs Summer Bash 2022

To close out another successful leasing season, we hosted our first annual Showdigs Summer Bash to celebrate the end of summer with live music, delicious drinks, and passed apps on the water. We also raised almost $15,000 for the Maple Leaf Foundation!

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News & Trends

23 Binge-Worthy Real Estate Shows To Watch In 2023

Looking for some new real estate tv shows to watch over the holidays and into the new year? Look no further! We put together this list of 23 binge-worthy, real-estate-related TV shows that you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, or HGTV.

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How to Evict a Squatter: A Guide for Large Portfolio Managers

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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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Advertisements for Apartments That Slash Days on Market

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Mastering Rental Homes Management at Scale

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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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12 Best Property Management Software for Landlords in 2025

12 Best Property Management Software for Landlords in 2025

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

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

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

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Property Management Automation: Boost ROI Today

Property Management Automation: Boost ROI Today

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Leasing

Showdigs Self-Showings: An Overview of the Lead Experience

One of the most important aspects of a good self-showing software is the lead experience. In this article, we’re showing you how leads move along through the scheduling, tour, and post-tour process!

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Tenant Turner vs ShowMojo: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Management

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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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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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News & Trends

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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How to Find a Renter Faster at Scale

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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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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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Top 8 Property Manager Interview Questions to Identify Revenue-Driving Talent

Top 8 Property Manager Interview Questions to Identify Revenue-Driving Talent

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Understanding Property Management Cost in 2025

Understanding Property Management Cost 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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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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How to Evict a Tenant: A Guide for Large-Scale Portfolio Management

How to Evict a Tenant: A Guide for Large-Scale Portfolio Management

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Enterprise Real Estate Scheduling: A Guide to Reducing DOM at Scale

Enterprise Real Estate Scheduling: A Guide to Reducing DOM at Scale

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How to Lease a Property: Real Strategies That Actually Work

How to Lease a Property: Real Strategies That Actually Work

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Real Estate Lead Management Software That Cuts DOM

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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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Technology

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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Top Property Management Technology Trends in 2025

Top Property Management Technology Trends in 2025

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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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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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Best Property Management Software for Large-Scale Operations

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Expert Tenant Placement Services | Secure Reliable Renters

Expert Tenant Placement Services | Secure Reliable Renters

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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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Scaling with Remote Landlord Systems: An Enterprise Framework

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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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Scaling with Self Tour Houses for Rent: An Enterprise Guide

Scaling with Self Tour Houses for Rent: An Enterprise Guide

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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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Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2025

Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2025

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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

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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How to Show a Rental Property: Proven Tips

How to Show a Rental Property: Proven Tips

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Property Management Company Business Plan | Expert Strategies

Property Management Company Business Plan | Expert Strategies

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Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

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Technology

The Benefits of Using an AI Leasing Assistant: How Tori Works

We’re diving into everything AI, including the difference between an AI leasing assistant and chatbot, how to choose the right technology for your business, how Tori works, and the benefits of utilizing a virtual leasing assistant.

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A Better Rental Property ROI Calculator for Enterprise Portfolios

A Better Rental Property ROI Calculator for Enterprise Portfolios

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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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8 Rental application checklist You Should Know

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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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Maintenance

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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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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The Enterprise Playbook for Leasing a House at Scale

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

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

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7 Property Management Best Practices for 2025 Success

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Listing

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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How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

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Scaling Single Family Property Management: The Enterprise Playbook

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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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Create a Simple Rental Application Form Easily

Create a Simple Rental Application Form Easily

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8 Strategies to Generate Property Management Leads in 2025

8 Strategies to Generate Property Management Leads in 2025

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Crafting Property Management Business Plans That Scale

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Leasing

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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Enterprise Rental Property Management: Your Guide to Scaling Operations

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Reviews Property Management Software for Scaling Portfolios

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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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Revolutionize Your Business with Artificial Intelligence Property Management

Revolutionize Your Business with Artificial Intelligence Property Management

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

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Top Property Management Software Reviews for 2025

Top Property Management Software Reviews for 2025

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Scaling Property Management Operations for Growing Portfolios

Scaling Property Management Operations for Growing Portfolios

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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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News & Trends

The Property Management Conference Guide for NARPM 2021

The 33rd NARPM Annual Convention and Trade Show is taking place October 26th-29th, 2021 in Kansas City, MO.

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Listing

Self-Guided Rental Tours: Safety, Security, and Scams

When it comes to self-guided tours, property managers have concerns about safety measures and how to keep safe from scams.

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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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Top Rental Property Tax Deductions for 2025

Top Rental Property Tax Deductions for 2025

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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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The Ultimate Listing Checklist for Property Managers: A Scalable Framework

The Ultimate Listing Checklist for Property Managers: A Scalable Framework

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Top Property Management Software of 2025 | Automate & Optimize

Top Property Management Software of 2025 | Automate & Optimize

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Top Property Management KPIs to Drive Portfolio Success

Top Property Management KPIs to Drive Portfolio Success

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How Much Are Property Management Fees for Large Portfolios?

How Much Are Property Management Fees for Large Portfolios?

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Tips & Tricks

8 Ways to Boost the ROI of Your Rental Property: Expert Tips and Tricks

Are you looking to increase the ROI (return on investment) of your rental properties? With the right strategies and tips, you can maximize your rental income and ensure that your portfolio is a profitable one.

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Real Estate Automation Software to Scale Your Portfolio

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7 Effective Tenant Retention Strategies for 2025

7 Effective Tenant Retention Strategies for 2025

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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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Understanding Property Manager Cost and Fees at Scale
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Understanding Property Manager Cost and Fees at Scale

Discover the true property manager cost for large portfolios. This guide breaks down fees, hidden charges, and how automation lowers your cost per door.

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