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Top 10 Uses of AI in Multifamily

We turned to experts to find out how artificial intelligence is reshaping the rental sector. Multifamily is and has been, no doubt, long dependent on people-driven processes. Given a problem, the industry has invariably appeared more comfortable “throwing humans at a process than throwing technology tools at it,” observed John D’Angelo, real estate solutions leader & managing director at Deloitte. Today, this opens considerable opportunities when it comes to eliminating mundane, rule-based tasks. In turn, this leaves humans freer to tackle the reasoning behind actions, while bots can take over the repetitive, workaday chores. Artificial Intelligence will enable this... Read more

Property damage from water infiltration can cost thousands of dollars in expensive, time-consuming repairs to your rentals. For instance,  just 1 inch of flood water...

It takes a small army of professionals—everyone from on-site handymen to licensed professional tradespeople and engineers—to maintain multifamily buildings, both...

The commencement of a new year is a natural time to evaluate where things stand and consider improvements for the future. I’ve put together a list of New Year’s...

How steering clear of these pitfalls helps preserve property values and enhance efficiencies. Effective property management in the multifamily industry is a nuanced...

Bedbugs, Roaches, Termites and Other Things That...

Bedbugs were in the news last fall when infestations appeared throughout Europe, particularly in France.  Zachary DeVries, associate professor of urban entomology at the University of Kentucky, recently told Multifamily Dive that the bugs — flat, brown creatures that tend to nest in furniture and feed on human blood — “have been a consistent and steady issue in homes, apartments and hotels since their population in the country surged in the late 1990s, likely owing to an increase in international travel and restrictions on indoor insecticides.”  Bedbugs can nest anywhere, including five-star hotels and first-class airline seats, but infestations are most commonly seen in... Read more

An effective winterization plan requires proactive measures and consistent communication to prepare for the unexpected. In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri blanketed...

These easy tricks for preventing frozen pipes can help ward off a disaster when temperatures drop. In This Article: Disconnect garden hoses. Insulate your pipes. Seal...

While I was on vacation in Switzerland in September of this year Florida residents saw the awesome power of nature as Hurricane Irma tore through southern Florida. The...

This month, we talked about winterization during our morning coffee here in my part of Virginia. We are fortunate not to get too many winter storms, but as a result,...