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The Convenience Trap: Why Texting Your Tenants Could Be a Costly Mistake

The Convenience Trap: Why Texting Your Tenants Could Be a Costly Mistake


Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • Landlord-Tenant Relations
In an era defined by instant communication, it is no surprise that independent landlords are leaning into the ease of smartphone technology. According to our 2026 Independent Landlord Survey, a staggering 58.7% of housing providers now cite text messaging as their primary method for communicating with renters. For the nearly half of landlords who have …
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The First-Year Roadmap: The Top New Landlord Mistakes to Avoid

The First-Year Roadmap: The Top New Landlord Mistakes to Avoid

Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • Landlording
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Avail Is Moving to Avail.com: What You Need to Know

Avail Is Moving to Avail.com: What You Need to Know

Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • How to Use Avail
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How Tenant Longevity Is Redefining Rental Property Maintenance

How Tenant Longevity Is Redefining Rental Property Maintenance

Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • Managing Maintenance
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2026 Independent Landlord Survey: Key Rental Market Trends

2026 Independent Landlord Survey: Key Rental Market Trends

Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • Avail Research
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Inside the Mind of the Independent Landlord: What 1,000+ Avail Users Revealed About Small-Scale Rental Ownership

Inside the Mind of the Independent Landlord: What 1,000+ Avail Users Revealed About Small-Scale Rental Ownership

Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • Avail Research
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What Is a Rental Agreement? Rental Agreement vs. Lease

What Is a Rental Agreement? Rental Agreement vs. Lease

Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • Lease Agreements
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Your Complete Guide to BPCON 2025 (and Where to Find Avail)

Your Complete Guide to BPCON 2025 (and Where to Find Avail)

Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • Landlording
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The #1 Habit of Successful DIY Landlords? Proactive Tenant Communication

The #1 Habit of Successful DIY Landlords? Proactive Tenant Communication

Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • Landlord-Tenant Relations
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Single-Family vs. Multifamily Rentals: Which Is the Smarter Play?

Single-Family vs. Multifamily Rentals: Which Is the Smarter Play?

Alondra Segoviano
  • By Alondra Segoviano
  • Landlording
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