Property Managment Articles

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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A Guide to Property Management Software for Student Housing

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

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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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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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How to Build a Scalable Remote Property Management Operation

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Tenant Web Access App: A Scalable Solution for Enterprise Property Management
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Tenant Web Access App: A Scalable Solution for Enterprise Property Management

Discover how a tenant web access app can streamline operations, boost retention, and cut costs for large-scale property management.

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A Scalable Business Plan for a Property management Company: From 100 to 10,000 Doors

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7 Effective Tenant Retention Strategies for 2025

7 Effective Tenant Retention Strategies for 2025

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News & Trends

2023 Property Management Trade Shows and Conferences

We expect 2023 to be a big year for growth. To make sure you’re prepared (and as excited as we are), here's a list of 2023 trade shows, expos, and conferences for single-family property managers — you might even find a multi-family event on this list as well!

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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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Scalable Leasing Training: From HR Checkbox to Revenue Driver

Scalable Leasing Training: From HR Checkbox to Revenue Driver

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Top Rental Property Tax Deductions for 2025

Top Rental Property Tax Deductions for 2025

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How to Price Rental Property at Scale: A Framework for Enterprise Portfolios

How to Price Rental Property at Scale: A Framework for Enterprise Portfolios

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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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Leasing

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

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News & Trends

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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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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8 Strategies to Generate Property Management Leads in 2025

8 Strategies to Generate Property Management Leads in 2025

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Effective Showing Feedback Form Strategies to Boost Engagement

Effective Showing Feedback Form Strategies to Boost Engagement

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How to Improve Operational Efficiency in Property Management

How to Improve Operational Efficiency in Property Management

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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 Good Renters: The Ultimate Landlord Guide

How to Find Good Renters: The Ultimate Landlord Guide

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

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News & Trends

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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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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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 to Hire a Property Manager: The Complete Success 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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7 Property Management Best Practices for 2025 Success

7 Property Management Best Practices for 2025 Success

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Top 8 Best Places to Advertise Rental Property in 2025

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Technology

5 Ways Showdigs’ Marketing Automation Streamlines Your Leasing Process

As a property manager, you know how important it is to maintain high efficiency while keeping costs low. It's critical to eliminate as many manual tasks as possible, and instead streamline the leasing funnel using marketing automation. That's where Showdigs comes in.

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Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

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Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

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Property Management Virtual Assistant: Boost Your Efficiency

Property Management Virtual Assistant: Boost Your Efficiency

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

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How Long Does It Take to Rent a House? A Timeline Guide for Enterprise Operators

How Long Does It Take to Rent a House? A Timeline Guide for Enterprise Operators

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

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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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Scaling Self Tour Apartments for Your Large-Scale Portfolio

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7 Scalable Strategies for Advertising for Apartments in 2025

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How Much Do Rental Management Companies Charge for Large Portfolios?

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Tenant Move In Checklist Template for Large Portfolios

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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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News & Trends

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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Choosing a Rental Management Company to Scale Your Portfolio

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How Much Do Property Managers Make?

How Much Do Property Managers Make?

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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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Scaling Single Family Property Management: The Enterprise Playbook

Scaling Single Family Property Management: The Enterprise Playbook

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Listing

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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Your Guide to Self Touring Homes

Your Guide to Self Touring Homes

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Technology

Convert more leads, Prevent scams, Sync with AppFolio

Focused on converting more leads. Protecting your properties from scams. Stay in sync with AppFolio + Showdigs

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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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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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Leasing

Tips for Preparing Your Vacancy for a Move-Out Inspection

When you're on the way to your rental property for a final move-out inspection, you might be wondering how to best prepare the property for inspection.

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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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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

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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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Leasing

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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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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How to Market Your Rental Property: Top Strategies

How to Market Your Rental Property: Top Strategies

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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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News & Trends

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

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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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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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Scaling Operations With a Part-Time Property Manager Framework

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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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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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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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Expert Property Management Tips and Tricks

Expert Property Management Tips and Tricks

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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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Effective Property Management Lead Generation Tips

Effective Property Management Lead Generation Tips

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Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

Tenant Screening Checklist: 6 Key Steps for 2025

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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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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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Boost Your Business with Property Management Virtual Assistants

Boost Your Business with Property Management Virtual Assistants

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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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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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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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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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How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

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Real Estate Lead Management Software That Cuts DOM

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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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Leasing

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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A Guide to Tenant Web Access for Property Managers

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How to Calculate Gross Rent Multiplier for Large Portfolios

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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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How AI for Property Management Slashes Vacancy Costs at Scale

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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 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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Part Time Leasing Agent Strategy to Reduce Vacancy Costs

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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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Guide to a Self Guided Apartment Tour: Tips & Tricks

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Top Property Management KPIs to Drive Portfolio Success

Top Property Management KPIs to Drive Portfolio Success

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