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Rental Application Approval: Tips to Secure Your Dream Home

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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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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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Business Plan Property Management Company: A Blueprint for Scalable Growth

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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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Tenant Move In Checklist Template for Large Portfolios

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Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

Boost Your Property Management Workflow Efficiency

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Optimizing Your Application for Tenants to Minimize Days on Market

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Streamline Your Application for Tenant Process to Cut Days on Market

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News & Trends

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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A Lease Renewal Letter Template That Actually Works

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How to Calculate Vacancy Rate to Minimize Revenue Loss Across Your Portfolio

How to Calculate Vacancy Rate to Minimize Revenue Loss Across Your Portfolio

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

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

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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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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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Optimizing Tenant Screening for Large Portfolios: A Guide to Technology, Compliance, and ROI

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Scaling Single Family Property Management: The Enterprise Playbook

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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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Residential Property Management Guide for Scalable Efficiency

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

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How to Advertise an Apartment Portfolio to Minimize Vacancy and Maximize ROI

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

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AppFolio Tenant Screening: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Management
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AppFolio Tenant Screening: A Guide for Large-Scale Property Management

Master appfolio tenant screening with a scalable leasing guide: tailor criteria, interpret reports, and automate workflows to reduce risk and vacancies.

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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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How to Calculate Vacancy Rate to Maximize Portfolio Revenue

How to Calculate Vacancy Rate to Maximize Portfolio Revenue

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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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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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12 Best Lease Management Software Options for Large-Scale Portfolios in 2025

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7 Ways Property Management Automation Transforms Leasing

7 Ways Property Management Automation Transforms Leasing

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News & Trends

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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Listing

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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Enterprise Real Property Management Solutions: A Guide to Scaling Leasing Operations

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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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Guide to a Self Guided Apartment Tour: Tips & Tricks

Guide to a Self Guided Apartment Tour: Tips & Tricks

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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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Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

Calculating Vacancy Rate to Boost Portfolio Performance

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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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Automation in Real Estate: A Guide to Scaling Large Portfolios

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How to Scale Rental Properties: Proven Investment Strategies

How to Scale Rental Properties: Proven Investment Strategies

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A Guide To The Rently Self Tour For Large Portfolios

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Best Property Management Software for Large-Scale Operations

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How Do I Evict a Squatter: A Guide for Large Portfolio Managers
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How Do I Evict a Squatter: A Guide for Large Portfolio Managers

Learn how do I evict a squatter with a clear, legal process designed for property managers to quickly regain control of assets and reduce vacancy costs.

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The Enterprise Property Management Checklist: A Framework for Scaling to 10,000+ Units

The Enterprise Property Management Checklist: A Framework for Scaling to 10,000+ Units

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How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

How to Find Good Tenants Every Single Time

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

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9 Scalable Apartment Marketing Strategies for 2025

9 Scalable Apartment Marketing Strategies for 2025

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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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A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

A Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Costs for Large Portfolios

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Tips & Tricks

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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Background Check for Renters: Smart Screening Guide

Background Check for Renters: Smart Screening Guide

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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 7 Platforms for Finding Houses for Rent in Leeds Alabama in 2025

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Why Should I Use Zillow to List My Properties?

Zillow is the largest rental property listing site out there, and in this competitive rental market, the more exposure you can get to your listings the better!

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The Enterprise Playbook for Leasing a House at Scale

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Technology

New Tools to Take Your Leasing Automation to the Next Level

We’re launching an incredible list of new automation, showings, and field service capabilities that will make your life even easier, including our brand new 24/7 Leasing Line and Website Listing Widget.

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7 Best Real Estate Showing Schedulers in 2025

7 Best Real Estate Showing Schedulers in 2025

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The Ultimate Listing Checklist for Property Managers: A Scalable Framework

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A Business Plan For a Property Management Company Built for Scale

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How to Advertise Rental Property: A Scalable Framework to Cut Days on Market

How to Advertise Rental Property: A Scalable Framework to Cut Days on Market

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Real Estate Automation Software to Scale Your Portfolio

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

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Scaling Remote Property Management Operations for 1,000+ Units

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How to Market Your Rental Property: Top Strategies

How to Market Your Rental Property: Top Strategies

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Top 7 Mobile Apps for Property Managers

Property managers are always on the go. In this post, we dive into the top mobile apps for property managers that help with leasing, marketing, and more!

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8 Strategies to Generate Property Management Leads in 2025

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7 Property Management Best Practices for 2025 Success

7 Property Management Best Practices for 2025 Success

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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

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Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

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Advertising Rental Homes: The Enterprise Playbook for Slashing DOM

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Tenant Verification Services: Your Essential Guide

Tenant Verification Services: Your Essential Guide

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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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A Guide to Lockboxes for Large-Scale Real Estate Portfolios
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A Guide to Lockboxes for Large-Scale Real Estate Portfolios

Discover how modern lockboxes real estate solutions can slash vacancy days and boost operational efficiency for large property management portfolios.

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Self Guided Rental Tours: Your Complete Success Roadmap

Self Guided Rental Tours: Your Complete Success Roadmap

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Create a Simple Rental Application Form Easily

Create a Simple Rental Application Form Easily

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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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Scaling Self Tour Apartments for Your Large-Scale Portfolio

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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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Choosing a Property Management Group to Drive Portfolio Performance

Choosing a Property Management Group to Drive Portfolio Performance

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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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Scaling with Remote Landlord Systems: An Enterprise Framework

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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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Top Property Management Key Performance Indicators for 2025

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Top Virtual Property Tours Transforming Real Estate in 2025

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

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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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Understanding Property Management Cost in 2025

Understanding Property Management Cost in 2025

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Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

Scaling Operations with Property Management CRM Software: An Enterprise Guide

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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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Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2025

Top Tenant Screening Software for Reliable Rentals in 2025

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Property Management for Single Family Homes | Maximize ROI

Property Management for Single Family Homes | Maximize ROI

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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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Top Tenant Screening Questions to Reduce DOM and Accelerate Leasing

Top Tenant Screening Questions to Reduce DOM and Accelerate Leasing

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

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Lease Violation Notice Template for Scaled Operations

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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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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 Best Practices for 2025 Success

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Scaling Property Management Operations for Growing Portfolios

Scaling Property Management Operations for Growing Portfolios

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