Virginia landlords are legally required to protect their documents. A folder in your home file cabinet is antiquated. Not only does it not provide a secure system, but it's making your life as a landlord harder.
Lease documentation management software is the best tool in your arsenal. Look for these features to improve how you manage your rental property documents.
Prioritize Automation
Your document management system should reduce manual tasks and optimize your processes. This reduces the number of duties you are directly responsible for.
For example, you could automate rental payment reminders or late payment notices. It could also track lease dates. That way, your system automatically notifies you and the tenant of the lease ending and that it's time for renewal.
When considering a leasing management company, ask what duties they can automate. The more they can do for you, the greater an asset they can be.
Electronic Signatures
Maintain document control by keeping the documents in the system. Electronic signatures let the tenant, and you sign online without the need to print. Tenants will sign their leases quicker, and you won't risk losing signed documents before getting them into the system.
Start Using the Cloud
Access to a cloud storage solution makes it easier to manage your rental property. With the cloud, you can access documents from anywhere. With this level of access, you can be a more responsive landlord.
Intuitive User Interface
You need to be able to use the software. If the interface is confusing or difficult to learn, you will naturally avoid using it. This will make maintaining consistency difficult.
Most software solutions will provide a demo. Someone from the company will walk you through how the software works and its features. You can ask questions to ensure the software will work for your specific needs.
Look for a Rental Specific Software
Look for property management technology. While there are generic document management systems, they will not be a perfect fit for your needs.
One of the benefits of hiring a property management company is that they come with a management portal. Because they manage a larger portfolio, they can also have access to commercial-grade software that may be more expensive than what you can afford on your own.
Use Tenant and Property Management Portals
There should be a tenant and property owner portal. The tenant portal will organize the application, lease agreement, and other tenant-specific documents. These are documents that you and the tenant may need access to.
The property owner portal will have property-specific documentation organization. This could include Virginia real market research. It could also include maintenance and repair, purchase, and tax records.
Lease Documentation Management
To streamline your lease documentation management, look for rental-specific software that can automate tasks. It needs to have cloud and signature features that you can access intuitively. Working with a property management company can give you access to some of the best document management services in the industry.
Talk with our team to improve your document management processes and be a better landlord.
