Christopher Hayes

Property Management Software for Small Landlords

Property Management Software April 30, 2026 9 min read

When DIY Landlords Outgrow Spreadsheets: Signs It’s Time to Use Property Management Software

There’s a moment every self-managing landlord eventually hits. The spreadsheet that once felt like a smart, scrappy solution starts fighting back. A rent payment gets logged in the wrong cell. A lease...

Property Management Software April 21, 2026 13 min read

Best Buildium Alternatives for Property Managers Who Want Leasing, Maintenance, and Payments in One Platform

The problem isn’t too few tools. It’s too many tools that don’t integrate well. Leasing is in one system. Maintenance is in another. Payments are in yet another portal. Reporting is somewhere...

Property Management April 20, 2026 12 min read

Speeding Up Turnovers: Reducing Vacancy with Efficient Make-readies

Every vacant unit is a cost. No more rent. Possible utility costs. Increased pressure for marketing. Staff are rushed. Owners start looking for answers. In the multi-family and rental property management space,...

Rental Property Management April 15, 2026 13 min read

Gen Z Renters Are Here: How to Adapt Your Properties and Marketing

The rental housing market has become a strong influence on Gen Z renters, prompting new strategies for building properties, marketing them, and managing business activities. The generation needs different standards of convenience...

Property Management April 3, 2026 11 min read

HOTMA Implementation Roadmap: What Affordable Housing Managers Must Update (and When) Across HUD Programs

The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) is one of the most significant regulatory changes to HUD programs in decades. HOTMA implementation is intended to simplify and modernize income and asset calculations,...

Property Management March 19, 2026 7 min read

Move-In/Move-Out Inspections That Hold Up in Disputes: Photo Standards, Digital Signoffs, and Damage Documentation

The process of move-in/move-out inspections is the most vital procedure in property management. The process controls various areas, such as security deposit determinations, dispute resolution procedures, and legal compliance matters. The standards...

Tenants March 16, 2026 11 min read

Smoke-Free Housing Policies That Work: Public Housing Rules, Enforcement Steps, and Second-hand Smoke “Infiltration” Reality

In recent years, smoke-free housing policies have become a growing priority for public housing authorities and multifamily property owners. Secondhand smoke exposure remains a major public health threat, especially in multi-unit housing. This allows smoke to spread between...

Rental Property Management March 10, 2026 12 min read

Amenities that Wow: Attracting Modern Renters with the Right Perks

New wave of competition has overtaken multifamily housing due to the increased number of available units across major metropolitan areas. The expectations of renters continue to evolve with the change in today’s renters’ demographics....

Disaster Emergency Preparedness for Property Managers

March 3, 2026 10 min read

When Disaster Strikes: Emergency Preparedness for Property Managers

Natural disasters, fires, floods, cyberattacks, and infrastructure failures are no longer uncommon occurrences. Disruptive hurricanes are threatening coastal portfolios, while winter storms are locking down the operation of multi-family properties. Due to...

March 2, 2026 9 min read

Short-Term Rentals vs Long-Term Rentals: Diversifying Your Portfolio

Current real estate investors have numerous investment options that surpass those of previous generations. They have created new ways for properties to generate revenue, while traditional leasing methods provide consistent and reliable...