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September 23, 2026October 13, 2026John Colaluca

The Property Management Year End Checklist: What AI Won’t Catch

Year end is the busiest stretch on a property manager's calendar. Owners want clean statements. Vendors need 1099s. Your CPA wants everything yesterday. Your software can help. AppFolio, Buildium, and other platforms now have AI…

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August 26, 2026October 13, 2026John Colaluca

Rents Are Rising. Is Your Property Management Team Ready?

Property management bookkeeping is about to get harder, and Zillow just dropped the number that explains why. The typical U.S. asking rent hit $1,962 in July 2026, up 2.3% year over year. That is the…

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August 6, 2026October 13, 2026John Colaluca

Property Management Bookkeeping: Why AI Can’t Replace It

AI Adoption Hit 58%. Property Management Bookkeeping Still Needs a Human. There's one number in Buildium and NARPM's latest industry data that should change how you think about property management bookkeeping. They surveyed more than…

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July 16, 2026October 13, 2026John Colaluca

When Rent Growth Stalls, Back-Office Efficiency Becomes Your Competitive Edge

Back-office efficiency is about to matter more than it has in a decade. The Yardi Matrix Summer 2026 Mid-Year Report didn't sugarcoat it: U.S. multifamily is "muddling along." Rent growth is forecast at just 0.5%…

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July 2, 2026October 13, 2026John Colaluca

Kentucky’s SB 9 Is Dead. Here’s What Landlords Should Do Right Now.

Kentucky SB 9 Is Dead: What Landlords Should Do Right Now Kentucky SB 9 is dead, and the 2026 legislative session ended with a whimper for housing advocates and a headache for landlords. Kentucky SB…

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June 19, 2026October 13, 2026John Colaluca

How to Record Cost Segregation and 100% Bonus Depreciation in AppFolio, Buildium & QuickBooks

100% bonus depreciation is back and it is permanent. But you only get the full benefit if your books are set up to capture it. Here is how a property bookkeeper records a cost segregation…

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June 3, 2026October 13, 2026John Colaluca

1099 Rules for Landlords in 2026: What Actually Changed and What It Means for You

If you own a rental property, the 1099 rules for landlords changed in 2026 in ways that will affect you.The good news? They’re not as complicated as they sound. Here is everything you need to…

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April 23, 2026April 23, 2026FONDiFi

Struggling with Property Management? Here’s How Virtual Assistants Can Save You 10+ Hours Weekly

Struggling with Property Management? Here’s How Virtual Assistants Can Save You 10+ Hours WeeklyManaging properties might look simple from the outside, but anyone in the industry knows how demanding it really is. What starts as…

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March 26, 2026May 21, 2026FONDiFi

AppFolio Reporting: Hidden Limitations Property Managers Should Know

AppFolio Reporting: Hidden Limitations Property Managers Should KnowFor many real estate property management companies in the USA, AppFolio is a widely used platform for handling operations, tenant communication, and basic accounting.While it performs well for…

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December 6, 2025April 23, 2026FONDiFi

AppFolio vs Buildium: Reporting Comparison

Appfolio vs Buildium: Property Management Reporting ComparisonWhat is Property Management Reporting?Property management reporting provides financial and operational reports that offer records of the performance of the property in terms of income, expenses, and indicators. These…

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