A good reminder from Property Management Insider:  change your breakable password. February 1 was official “Change Your Password” Day, as declared by Gizmodo, a website dedicated to digital news and culture. Why does this matter for property managers in particular? As online property management software becomes more prevalent in the industry, so too does the [...]

It’s 2012, people, you know what the Mayans said. There’s never been a more appropriate time to use your paranoia to a good end, i.e. preparing for the worst so you can make the best of things. Fire Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. You might never need them, but if you do, you’ll REALLY need [...]

If the New Year requires the symmetry of a new apartment, or if the holidays brought a new nibbler (read:  rampaging puppy) gift-wrapped like the shoe-eater she is, it might be time to lock away the leather.   Need some help pet-proofing?  We’ve covered the basics: Think “child-proof” If a crawling kid could open it or [...]

The internet has made searching for a new place easier than ever. Whether you’re moving down the block or across the country, there are plenty of tools to let you scope out your new apartment from the comfort of your couch. While it’s still a good idea to check out a place in person before [...]