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The history of property maintenance operations has seen slow but continuous innovation. The techniques we see as outdated today were the best practices of their time, but new economic pressures and ideas encourage us to find better practices moving forward. Property managers used to pass tickets handwritten on carbon copy paper to the appropriate maintenance person, then tally these tickets up at the end of the week. Once, this was the best we could do. Now, the process has been digitized. But, as advanced as property maintenance has become, it is on the cusp of another jump in technology thanks to the unlimited potential of AI. Outdated practices change due to social conditions. For... Read more
Fraud in multifamily leasing has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication in 2025, with both individual applicants and organized groups using advanced tactics to...
Deciding between single-family and multi-family property investments is a pivotal choice for both new and experienced investors. While both options have their place in...
The recent California appellate court decision Eshagian v. Cepeda has added a new requirement to the already detailed rules surrounding Three-Day Notices—documents...
As the rental market begins to normalize and return to pre-pandemic levels, here is how property managers can maintain margins. After years of markets that were...
Fraud in multifamily leasing has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication in 2025, with both individual applicants and organized groups using advanced tactics to secure apartments under false pretenses. Here are the most prevalent types of fraud property managers are encountering today: 1. Fake and Altered Financial Documents The most widespread fraud involves applicants submitting doctored pay stubs, bank statements, or employment letters to inflate their income or hide unstable finances. With easy access to PDF editing tools and AI-driven generators, these documents are now nearly indistinguishable from the real thing—making visual inspection alone ineffective. Some... Read more
The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics &...
Agentic AI has become the latest artificial intelligence iteration to enter the multifamily industry, catalyzing significant investment from startups, apartment...
Rental parking is an often overlooked amenity that can play a crucial role in shaping leasing and renewal decisions for renters. Convenience and comfort are paramount to...
For many renters, pets are family. Yet in the rental housing industry, pet fees, deposits, and pet rent have become standard costs for pet owners. While these charges...
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