top of page
Realty Information Systems
Residential and Commercial Property Management Software


Are Termites Turning Your Rental Property into a Meal?
U.S homeowners spend billions of dollars every year trying to keep termites from destroying their property and repairing the damage they...


What to do if a Tenant Won’t Pay Late Fees
A widespread practice among landlords is to administer late fees when rent is not paid on time by tenants. A late fee generally motivates...


What Can You Deduct from a Security Deposit
A security deposit is an amount of money paid to the landlord to guarantee that there is money to fix any damages caused by a tenant to a...


Is Texting with Tenant a Good Idea?
Texting has become so common among Americans that it is the dominant way of communicating for Americans under 50. Furthermore, most...


Tenants' Maintenance & Repair Expectations
One of the perks of living in a rental apartment is having a super or maintenance staff on call. However tenants may find themselves...


Property Management Licenses and Certifications
There are several reasons why a landlord may decide to hire a property manager. These reasons can include limits on time available to...


Where to Invest in Rental Properties in 2017
An important factor that is an essential part of being a successful landlord is the ability to grow your property portfolio with...


Why Taking Cash From Your Tenant is a Bad Idea
Many landlords may jump at the opportunity to be paid in cash by their tenants. When paid in cash, landlords do not need to worry about...


It is Time to Go Paperless, What Are You Waiting For!
With improvements in technology and the ability to store an endless amount of data on the there is no longer any reason to delay moving...


Avoid These Common Mistakes Made by New Landlords
For new landlords purchasing a property as a rental can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. If done correctly becoming a rental...


Taking Care of Tenants When Acquiring a New Property
Whether you are purchasing a new property, transferring ownership or hiring a new property management company, it is essential that...


Should Landlords Allow Tenants to Paint their Rentals?
When new tenants move into a new rental one of the requests they may make is if they can paint the rental. Even tenants that have been...


Managing Your Online Reputation as a Landlord
When looking for a restaurant to eat at, an employee to hire, and business to invest in one of the first things someone is to use a...


New York City to Review Landlords Compliance with the 421-Program
The 421-a tax program was established in 1971 to boost construction in the city. According to the law, new construction of multiple units...


This Year's Winter Forecast
The official first day of winter this year, the winter solstice, is December 21. The winter solstice is the day of the year with the...


Understanding Health Violations
City Health codes are created to protect residents from becoming ill or injured due to dangerous or disease infested buildings. There are...


How Might the Current Candidates Affect Your Bottom Line?
The country has seen an election cycle filled with scandal, name calling, and general unpopularity. On November 8th America will be...


Don’t Forget the Shovel this Winter.
Snow removal can be a very difficult and expensive task depending on where your rental property is. Some landlords or property managers...


Shelter in Place Rules
As a landlord or property manager, you have an often little-known responsibility to allow people to take refuge in your property if...


When Can Tenant Use Repair and Deduct Rules?
In several states, tenants may be allowed to deduct money from rent to pressure landlords and property managers to make repairs. As a...
bottom of page