When you’re in property management, there’s one question that can bring on immediate stress: “Are you audit-ready?” Audits can be intimidating. Whether it’s a routine check or a surprise inspection, being caught unprepared can mean fines, legal issues, or a hit to your reputation. The truth is, a lot of property management companies are not ready when the auditor comes knocking.
That’s why VPM Solutions has launched a brand-new, free training course called “Are You Audit Ready?”—available now in the VPM Solutions Academy. It's designed to help property management companies and virtual assistants (VAs) get confident about compliance and stay ahead of the game.
Being ready for an audit isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential. With rules and regulations constantly changing, staying compliant needs to be part of how you run your business every day, not something you scramble to check off a list.
Failing an audit is more than just an inconvenience. It can lead to:
A failed audit can damage your company’s credibility and long-term stability. It’s not worth the risk.
Audits don’t usually uncover sudden issues—they highlight patterns of neglect or disorganization. That’s why a proactive approach to compliance is so powerful. When your team has clear systems, organized documentation, and regular internal checks, you’ll never have to panic over an audit.
It's like having insurance—you hope you never need it, but it gives you peace of mind knowing you're protected if something comes up.
Here’s the secret weapon: You don’t have to do this alone. Virtual assistants—especially those trained in property management and compliance—can take on essential tasks like data tracking, file organization, lease audits, and communication logs. With the right VA in your corner, your team gets more done, faster, and with fewer gaps.
When everyone—from leadership to remote support—is on the same page, audit prep becomes a routine, not a fire drill.
This course was developed by our friends at Balanced Asset Solutions—industry professionals who know what it takes to meet compliance standards in the real world. This is a practical, results-driven training designed to help property management professionals and virtual assistants confidently handle compliance tasks. Also, it's completely free when you create a profile on VPM Solutions.
When your in-house team and virtual assistants go through this course, your company gains real advantages:
Each of these benefits helps build a more resilient, organized, and audit-ready company—one that’s set up for long-term success in a complex industry.
If you're a virtual assistant, this course is a smart way to build your skills and become even more valuable to the companies you support. Here are the specific benefits:
By mastering these skills, VAs position themselves as indispensable assets in a growing and competitive industry.
Whether you’re a property manager or a virtual assistant, getting ready for an audit doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right training and resources, you can approach audits with confidence, knowing your systems, records, and team are in great shape.
The “Are You Audit Ready?” compliance training online course helps you build that confidence—through real-world strategies that improve your day-to-day operations and set you up for long-term success. Property management companies can gain peace of mind and reduce risk, while virtual assistants can add a highly valuable skill set to their toolbox.
Create your free profile on VPM Solutions today to access the course and take the first step toward becoming truly audit-ready.