Author Archives: Sina Shekou

About Sina Shekou

Current: Founder @Aptly. Past: President, LeaseStar and SMB Division at @RealPage, Founder @Propertyware sold to @RealPage in 2009, early team member @Salesforce.com

Lease Renewals: Retaining Your Top Renters

Automating workflows could be the hottest trend we’ve observed in the real estate industry in…

Trump administration orders halt on evictions through the end of 2020

In what’s shaping up to be a rough year for landlords and residents alike, the…

The Secret to Solving the Notorious Employee Turnover Problem in Property Management

COVID-19 is exposing a shift in perspective around remote work as a sustainable alternative to…

COVID-19 Rent Payment Arrangement Communication Templates and Request Form

The recent decree temporarily ceasing evictions in order to prevent mass displacement amid the COVID-19…

7 Digital Tools to Manage Remote Property Teams

With many businesses now encouraging or even mandating that employees work from home amid global…

Working at Home With Kids During the Coronavirus Pandemic (15 Tips That Don’t Involve Video Games or TV)

You’re here because you want to know how to keep your sanity working in a…

COVID-19 Communication Protocol Templates for Property Managers

Whether or not you are an Aptly user, you can use the below communication templates…

5 steps to encourage your team to adopt and use new technology

Change is scary. Especially when it takes time and money. But, let’s be honest. Change…

The Secret to Happy and Harmonious Tenants, Homeowners, and Property Managers

Is the win-win-win really possible in property management? Can the tenant, owner, and property manager…

4 Organic Growth Hacks for Single Family Property Managers + A Bonus Cold Call Secret Weapon and Sample Prospecting Flow

Looking to start an organic growth movement within your single family property management business?  Rally…