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Scaling Remote Property Management Operations for 1,000+ Units

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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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A Better Rental Property ROI Calculator for Enterprise Portfolios

A Better Rental Property ROI Calculator for Enterprise Portfolios

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

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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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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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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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Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

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5 Ways to Monetize Your Showdigs Subscription

We’ve seen five major ways that property management companies have successfully monetized their Showdigs subscription, bringing in even more money and improving their bottom line. In this post, we’re going to discuss the ways you can leverage Showdigs to earn more revenue while doing less.

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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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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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Optimizing Your Application for Tenants to Minimize Days on Market

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Optimizing Leasing Operations: Best CRM for Large-Scale Property Management

Optimizing Leasing Operations: Best CRM for Large-Scale Property Management

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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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Real Estate Lead Management Software That Cuts DOM

Real Estate Lead Management Software That Cuts DOM

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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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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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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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How to Screen Tenants: Real Landlord Strategies That Work

How to Screen Tenants: Real Landlord Strategies That Work

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A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

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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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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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News & Trends

2024 Property Management Trade Shows and Conference

The Showdigs team is looking forward to everything that 2024 has to offer! As always, we’re releasing a comprehensive list of trade shows, conferences, and expos that single-family property managers should consider attending.

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12 Best Virtual Tour Software for Real Estate in 2025

12 Best Virtual Tour Software for Real Estate in 2025

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Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

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

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Property Management Outsourcing: Complete Guide to Success

Property Management Outsourcing: Complete Guide to Success

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SEO for Property Managers: A Guide to Reducing Days on Market

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How to Hire a Property Manager: The Complete Success Guide

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

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

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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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Scaling Operations: A Guide to Technology in Property Management

Scaling Operations: A Guide to Technology in Property Management

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

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

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Listing

5 Apartment Leasing Incentives to Help You Fill Vacancies

If you want to get your vacancies filled, especially in a renter's market, try offering concessions and leasing incentives like free parking or discounted rent.

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

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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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Tenant Verification Services: Your Essential Guide

Tenant Verification Services: Your Essential Guide

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Automating Property Management: A Scalability Guide for Enterprise Portfolios

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Optimizing Your Application for Tenants to Minimize Days on Market

Optimizing Your Application for Tenants to Minimize Days on Market

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How to Calculate Vacancy Rate Easily | Investment Tips

How to Calculate Vacancy Rate Easily | Investment Tips

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

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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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Secured Property Management for Enterprise Portfolios: A Scalability Guide

Secured Property Management for Enterprise Portfolios: A Scalability Guide

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Tips & Tricks

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

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

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News & Trends

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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DOM Reduction at Scale: The Guide to Enterprise Rental Management Solutions

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

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

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Reviews Property Management Software for Scaling Portfolios

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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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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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Real Estate Automation Software to Scale Your Portfolio

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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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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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Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2025

Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2025

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Automation in Real Estate: A Guide to Scaling Large Portfolios

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

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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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8 Rental application checklist You Should Know

8 Rental application checklist You Should Know

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Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

Mastering Rental Property Depreciation Calculation for Large Portfolios

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How Can Tenant Inspections Help with Pest Damage and Pest Control?

It is important to look for signs of pest damage during tenant inspections so that you can abate the pests and rodents that threaten your property.

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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 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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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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Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

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12 Best Software for Landlords (2025 Enterprise Edition)

12 Best Software for Landlords (2025 Enterprise Edition)

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A Business Plan For a Property Management Company Built for Scale

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Top Rental Property Amenities that Tenants Want

In a competitive rental market, it's not always feasible to reduce the rent to fill your vacancy. Try offering amenities that tenants actually want instead!

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How to Calculate Cap Rate for Your Portfolio at Scale

How to Calculate Cap Rate for Your Portfolio at Scale

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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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Technology

Why Marketing Automation is a Must-Have for Your Leasing Tech Stack

From pre-screening qualification to personalized communication and organization, automated marketing solutions in your tech stack can revolutionize every stage of your leasing funnel. Say goodbye to no-shows, spending too much time on market, and tedious manual follow-ups, and hello to increased efficiency and time-savings!

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Property Management Company Business Plan | Expert Strategies

Property Management Company Business Plan | Expert Strategies

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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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Tenant Rental Application Guide for Enterprise Property Management

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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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All About Pre-screening

What's the purpose of pre-screening, how does it affect leasing metrics, and what are the common practices?

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Top Tenant Screening Questions to Reduce DOM and Accelerate Leasing

Top Tenant Screening Questions to Reduce DOM and Accelerate Leasing

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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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Guide to a Self Guided Apartment Tour: Tips & Tricks

Guide to a Self Guided Apartment Tour: Tips & Tricks

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Scaling Operations: A Guide to Technology in Property Management

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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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Optimizing the Rental Application Approval Process for Scalability and Speed

Optimizing the Rental Application Approval Process for Scalability and Speed

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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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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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Self Tour Rentals: Easy Property Management Guides

Self Tour Rentals: Easy Property Management Guides

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

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How Much Do Property Managers Make?

How Much Do Property Managers Make?

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Tips & Tricks

How to Improve Your Property Management Operations

As a property manager, your day-to-day operations play a crucial role in the health of your business. Your work flows can either make your business incredibly profitable or keep you in a constant state of stress.

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Boost Your Business with Property Management Virtual Assistants

Boost Your Business with Property Management Virtual Assistants

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Enterprise Rental Property Management: Your Guide to Scaling Operations

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12 Best Property Management Software for Landlords in 2025

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A Guide To The Rently Self Tour For Large Portfolios

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