American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA)

Conducting a periodic informational inspection/walkthrough of your rental property is important; we recommend it at least once a year.
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10 Items To Check in a DIY Rental Property Inspection - AAOA Print FriendlyConducting a periodic informational inspection/walkthrough of your rental property is important; we recommend it at least once a year. It allows you to understand the state of your property,...

Navigating the legalities of ma*****na use within property management is an ongoing challenge as states increasingly adopt diverse regulations.
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A Fair Housing Challenge: The Use of Ma*****na - AAOA Print FriendlyNavigating the legalities of ma*****na use within property management is an ongoing challenge as states increasingly adopt diverse regulations. This variance between state and federal laws places property managers...

Everyone has experienced the introduction of artificial intelligence in one way or another, not least in the travel and hospitality industries.

AI And The Short-Term Rental Industry: How It Could Impact Hosts And Property Owners - AAOA Print FriendlyEveryone has experienced the introduction of artificial intelligence in one way or another, not least in the travel and hospitality industries. From how we book flights, explore accommodations and...

A live-in aide request. For properties like senior living communities, this is a regular request, and the procedure is memorized by many of the staff. But are your procedures up to date with the Fair Housing Act?

Compliant Procedures: Live-in Aides - AAOA Print FriendlyA live-in aide request. For properties like senior living communities, this is a regular request, and the procedure is memorized by many of the staff. But are your procedures...

Your tenant’s lease will end soon and they are not going to renew it. Before they move out, you will need to conduct an inspection with them to determine whether any damage has been done to the home during their tenancy.

Is It Property Damage or Normal Wear and Tear? - AAOA Print FriendlyYour tenant’s lease will end soon and they are not going to renew it. Before they move out, you will need to conduct an inspection with them to determine...

One in six (16.6%) U.S. renters stayed in their home for 10 years or more in 2022, up from 13.9% a decade earlier. That’s according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
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Redfin Reports Renters Are Staying Put Longer, With 1 in 6 Now Living in The Same Home For 10 Years or More - AAOA Print FriendlyOne in six (16.6%) U.S. renters stayed in their home for 10 years or more in 2022, up from 13.9% a decade earlier. That’s according to a new report from Redfin...

Here are 5 easy upgrades for your rentals this summer as the weather is getting nicer, the sun is shining brighter, and the days are longer, so time for upgrades to attract tenants during the moving season.
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5 Easy Upgrades for Your Rentals This Summer - AAOA Print FriendlyHere are 5 easy upgrades for your rentals this summer as the weather is getting nicer, the sun is shining brighter, and the days are longer, so time for...

Apartment residents talk most often about customer service and maintenance within their online reviews, suggesting that when residents think about their living experience, most residents think of their relationship with the onsite staff.
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Apartment Resident Complaints Rising Steadily - AAOA Print Friendly Apartment residents talk most often about customer service and maintenance within their online reviews, suggesting that when residents think about their living experience, most residents think of their...

From all of us at AAOA, Happy 4th of July.

While the changes are not at the technician level yet – and won’t be until later this year regarding behavior and supplies – the financial impact is expected to be huge beginning in 2025, according to Paul Rhodes, founder, Directional Maintenance Services.
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New Apartment Refrigerant Requirements Coming - AAOA Print FriendlyFor apartment communities, there is massive change ahead regarding refrigerants. While the changes are not at the technician level yet – and won’t be until later this year regarding...

Celebrity Moves Alert! and are making waves in the real estate scene! 🏠 Exciting times as these icons embark on new adventures. Read all about their fabulous moves in the latest issue of RENT Magazine
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Join Cris Kimbrough, Chief Strategy Officer at SKBM Smart Technology, as she explores the latest advancements in smart building technology designed to empower property owners to stay competitive today, June 27th at 11amPT. Register here for free:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: State of the Rental Industry: Choosing the Right Tech to Stay Competitive. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join Cris Kimbrough, Chief Strategy Officer at SKBM Smart Technology, as she explores the latest advancements in smart building technology designed to empower property owners to stay competitive.

Join Cris Kimbrough, Chief Strategy Officer at SKBM Smart Technology, as she explores the latest advancements in smart building technology designed to empower property owners to stay competitive tomorrow, June 27th, at 11amPT. Register here for free:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: State of the Rental Industry: Choosing the Right Tech to Stay Competitive. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join Cris Kimbrough, Chief Strategy Officer at SKBM Smart Technology, as she explores the latest advancements in smart building technology designed to empower property owners to stay competitive.

It has been five months since Lima council passed a resolution creating the city’s landlord registry, but with applications ramping up in the past three weeks, both city officials and area landlords are beginning to get accustomed to this new process. https://bit.ly/4exS4QZ

More landlords sign up in Lima’s rental registry LIMA — It has been five months since Lima council passed a resolution creating the city’s landlord registry, but with applications ramping up in the past three weeks, both city officials and area landlords are beginning to get accustomed to this new process.

This issue we're highlighting 6 real estate books that cover vacation rental investing, flipping houses, advanced tax strategies, passive investing, and the legal aspects of raising capital.
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Join Cris Kimbrough, Chief Strategy Officer at SKBM Smart Technology, as she explores the latest advancements in smart building technology designed to empower property owners to stay competitive on Thursday, June 27th at 11amPT. Register here for free:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: State of the Rental Industry: Choosing the Right Tech to Stay Competitive. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join Cris Kimbrough, Chief Strategy Officer at SKBM Smart Technology, as she explores the latest advancements in smart building technology designed to empower property owners to stay competitive.

CHARLOTTE — A Mecklenburg County renter says his landlord broke the law by locking him out of his home and putting his belongings at the curb.

Tenant kicked out of home wins lawsuit against landlord Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke says this is a good reminder to both landlords and tenants.

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of managing your assets. As a real estate investor, ensuring that your investments are protected and managed according to your wishes beyond your lifetime is essential. In this article, we'll delve into estate planning tools that every real estate investor should have in place. https://learn.american-apartment-owners-association.org/link/141981/54/

To mark the 20th anniversary of AAOA, we contacted three AAOA members who have 20+ years of experience in the multifamily industry, to discuss market changes, new laws, and real estate advice.
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In today’s economic climate, investors are actively searching for strategies to safeguard and increase their wealth.

The Long-Term Advantages of Investing in Multifamily Real Estate - AAOA Print Friendly In today’s economic climate, investors are actively searching for strategies to safeguard and increase their wealth. As a response to this demand, multifamily real estate investments have emerged...

Rents are stagnant, as indicated by Radix data showing that rents are down 1.5% on a year-over-year basis, nationally.

The Changing Economy and Its Impact on Rent Collection - AAOA Print FriendlyRents are stagnant, as indicated by Radix data showing that rents are down 1.5% on a year-over-year basis, nationally. Combine that with the more than 400,000 new units that came...

We interviewed Georgeanne Barrett, Director of Communications and Philanthropy at Archway Communities, about how they are using the LIHTC program and donations to house, feed, and educate 1,234 low-income residents across 9 properties in the Denver Metro area.
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Managing a multifamily property efficiently often involves optimizing how rent is collected.

How To Automate Your Resident Rent Payments - AAOA Print FriendlyManaging a multifamily property efficiently often involves optimizing how rent is collected. For property managers, automating resident payments means creating a system where all forms of payment, including checks...

Let's revisit cost segregation, but with a twist – the introduction of the game-changing Green Zip Tape™ (GZT), which revolutionizes cost segregation and potentially doubles its benefits for developers.
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Occupancy limit policies are crucial for managing apartments everywhere. However, developing and revising these policies can be complex. Not only do you need to be aware of fair housing laws, but also know local laws and municipal ordinances on occupancy limits.
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Kay Properties' CEO will describe exactly how the two-step 721 Exchange Process works and how investors can achieve tax advantages, diversification, income, appreciation, liquidity, and estate planning potential. Today June 6th at 11amPT. Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Kay Properties Founder and CEO Explains How 1031 Exchange Investors Can Use the 721 Exchange as a Powerful Real Estate Investment Strategy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about... Join us and hear Dwight describe exactly how the two-step 721 Exchange Process works, and how investors can potentially achieve tax advantages, diversification, income potential, appreciation potential, liquidity potential, and estate planning potential using the 721 Exchange.

Kay Properties' CEO will describe exactly how the two-step 721 Exchange Process works and how investors can achieve tax advantages, diversification, income, appreciation, liquidity, and estate planning potential. Thurs June 6th at 11amPT. Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Kay Properties Founder and CEO Explains How 1031 Exchange Investors Can Use the 721 Exchange as a Powerful Real Estate Investment Strategy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about... Join us and hear Dwight describe exactly how the two-step 721 Exchange Process works, and how investors can potentially achieve tax advantages, diversification, income potential, appreciation potential, liquidity potential, and estate planning potential using the 721 Exchange.

What if there was a way to regain control over your tax obligations, allowing you to make decisions on your own terms? Enter the Deferred Sales Trust, a powerful tool based on Section 453 of the tax code that offers individuals a flexible alternative to the traditional 1031 exchange.
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From AAOA, thank you to all who have served or are serving