Conflicts of Interest – Is it time for a new Code of Conduct?

Nov 16, 2017 | Board of Directors, Communication, Meetings, Property Managers, Q&A

It has always been the obligation of Board members to serve for the benefit of the entire community.  Doing so requires that they carry out their duties in good faith with the care of ordinarily prudent people.  To safeguard and promote the welfare of the community,...

Special Assessments May Provide Insured Cash Flow After Storm

Oct 11, 2017 | Associations, Community, Community Manager, Property Managers, Residents

Two weeks ago today, Hurricane Irma tore through in Southwest Florida. All things considered, it could have certainly been much worse. However, it was as bad as it gets for those who lost their lives, and some communities suffered relatively substantial property...

Community associations need to be hurricane-proof, too

Sep 25, 2017 | Associations, Community, Prepare, Property Managers

As Mike Tyson said, “Everybody’s got a plan until they get hit.” This hurricane season is confirming the need for community associations to develop the right plans, learn from their experiences and continually refine their plans. Many volunteer community association...

The All-In-One or Best-of-Breed Dilemma: Which Technology is Best for Your Property Management Company?

Aug 24, 2017 | Associations, Budget, Community Manager, Payments, Property Managers, Renters

In the property management industry, there is a technology to solve almost every problem.  From paying rent online to managing packages, the industry is bursting with solutions that tackle all the tedious aspects of being a property manager. But first, you have to...

3 Foolproof Ways to Drive Online Rent Payment Utilization

Aug 10, 2017 | Community Manager, Payments, Property Managers

Once you see the light and begin processing payments with an online payment provider, you start to realize that receiving less physical checks and money orders means less manual work for you and your staff. You wonder how you can get more tenants or homeowners to...

Let Them Pay For Their Own Long Hot Showers: How Property Manager’s are Lowering Their Property’s Utility Expenses

Jun 22, 2017 | Associations, Budget, Communication, Payments, Property Managers, Renters

Do you include utilities in your rent? Whether you do or you don’t, the million dollar question is why? Why not include it? The answer is rent growth. To elaborate, operators are realizing that with rapid rent growth comes a growth in supply. However, coupled with...