PMAssist Blog

Protecting Your Rental Business from Legal Pitfalls: A Property Manager’s Guide

By Abi Ortscheid Monday, May 12, 2025

Managing rental properties comes with significant legal responsibilities. Property managers must navigate fair housing laws, craft legally sound lease agreements, handle security deposits correctly, and follow proper eviction procedures. Failing to comply with these regulations c... More +

Understanding Property Management Accounting: Key Metrics to Track

By Abi Ortscheid Friday, May 9, 2025

Effective property management accounting is crucial for maintaining profitability and ensuring financial stability. Property managers must track key financial metrics such as cash flow, profit margins, operating expenses, rent roll analysis, and tax considerations to make informe... More +

How to Scale Your Property Management Business Without Compromising Service: A Growth Strategy Guide

By Abi Ortscheid Monday, May 5, 2025

Scaling a property management business is an exciting opportunity for growth, but without the right strategies, expansion can lead to service inefficiencies and tenant dissatisfaction. Successful scaling requires a structured approach, from knowing when to expand and hiring the r... More +

How Automation Tools Can Revolutionize Property Management: A Complete Guide

By Abi Ortscheid Friday, May 2, 2025

Managing rental properties efficiently requires balancing tenant needs, financial tasks, and maintenance schedules. Property managers often find themselves overwhelmed with administrative burdens that can be streamlined through automation. Tools like LeadSimple, Propertyware, Pro... More +

How to Streamline Security Deposit Refunds with E-Payments + Automation 💸🏡

By Abi Ortscheid Thursday, May 1, 2025

The move-out process is already hectic—but processing security deposit refunds doesn’t have to be. If you're still cutting paper checks, hunting down forwarding addresses, or fielding tenant calls asking, "Where’s my money?"—it's time for... More +

How Property Managers Can Handle Late Rent While Maintaining Positive Tenant Relationships

By Abi Ortscheid Monday, April 28, 2025

Late rent payments are an inevitable challenge for property managers, but handling them effectively can prevent financial losses while preserving strong tenant relationships. A proactive approach—including clear communication, structured grace periods, reasonable late fee p... More +

Tech-Driven Tenant Screening: How Landlords Can Use Smart Tools to Find Reliable Renters

By Abi Ortscheid Friday, April 25, 2025

Finding the right tenant is one of the most crucial steps in successful property management. A streamlined, tech-driven screening process helps landlords secure reliable renters while minimizing financial and legal risks. In this guide, we’ll explore how landlords can use a... More +

How to Write a Rental Listing That Gets Noticed: Best Practices for Property Managers

By Abi Ortscheid Monday, April 21, 2025

A well-crafted rental listing can mean the difference between attracting high-quality tenants quickly or dealing with prolonged vacancies. By optimizing headlines, using professional photos, highlighting key selling points, leveraging video tours, applying strategic pricing, and ... More +

How Property Managers Can Boost Lease Renewals: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Abi Ortscheid Friday, April 18, 2025

Retaining good tenants is one of the most effective ways for property managers to reduce costs and maximize revenue. A strong lease renewal strategy minimizes vacancies, lowers marketing expenses, and increases property stability. Below is a step-by-step guide on how property man... More +

🐾 How to Handle Pet Removal Requests in Rental Properties

By Abi Ortscheid Thursday, April 17, 2025

Pets are a big deal in rental properties—both for tenants who love them and for property managers who have to enforce pet policies. But what happens when a tenant requests to remove a pet to avoid pet fees or comply with lease rules? Without a structured process, you could ... More +