RENT Magazine Q1 '22

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LIVING TRUSTS FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, A PARTING GIFT TO YOUR HEIRS 10 REASONS TO EXCHANGE INTO PASSIVE PROPERTIES 3 SMART TECH TRENDS THAT WILL SIMPLIFY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR OWNERS AND INVESTORS RENTAL OWNERS ARE RUNNING TOWARDS RUBS HOW TO CONVERT CALLS TO QUALITY TENANTS A LOOK INSIDE AAOA’S BROKERAGE LAUNCH FROM MAJOR LEAGUES TO MULTIFAMILY AAOA INTERVIEWS THE BIG LEAGUE REALTOR WHAT TO EXPECT IN MULTIFAMILY INSURANCE IN 2022 5 REASONS WHY REAL ESTATE INVESTORS SHOULD USE SOCIAL MEDIA

As we look in the rear-view mirror at the wild ride that was 2021, it is time to reassess, plan ahead and make both life and business changes. Our cover story centers on Rob Scahill, who transformed his experience as a major league pitcher into a successful real estate career. We also meet Matt Arnold-Ladensack, an AAOA member who moved from Washington to Whitefish, Montana, to fulfill his luxury guest ranch dream. In this issue we also highlight exciting additions: Each quarter, our “Ask an Attorney” column will address questions from our members. Allen Artcliff- Cronrod introduces the new AAOA Real Estate Service Portal and AAOA’s brokers weigh in on the best cities in which to invest in 2022. The beginning of a new year is a great time to make sure that our property management skills and procedures are at their best. Our experts cover how to understand social media, fiber internet, IoT, RUBs and multifamily insurance rates. On the financial side, we discuss new tax laws, living trusts, and DST and 1031 exchanges. On the tenant side, you’ll learn about fair housing for LGBTQ+ applicants, converting applicants to tenants, tenant background check red flags, and choosing the best property management team and software.

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TOP 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK PROSPECTIVE PROPERTY MANAGERS TAX LAWS YOU CAN GET EXCITED ABOUT 5 RED FLAGS YOU CAN’T SEE IN A TENANT BACKGROUND CHECK

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