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Automation Can Alleviate the Challenges of...

Eviction. Not anyone's favorite word, and certainly not a word that resonates positively with renters. It is, however, a necessary part of operating rental housing. But as painful as it is to enact an eviction in today's world, there is no doubt that the process is more painful and more complicated than it needs to be. Property managers are expected to run point on evictions in addition to the myriad of responsibilities already on their plates, and to do this flawlessly in an ever-changing landscape of rules, regulations and exceptions that requires unerring precision. It involves understanding legalese at its finest, not to mention bracing for the inevitable... Read more

AI has been a hot topic, with programs emerging to create artwork, write novels, and so much more. While these features are innovative, there are specific ways that...

81% of property managers credit technology with keeping their residents satisfied. In today’s multifamily property management landscape, the adoption of technology...

Do you want to see ChatGPT solving a real-life problem? It helped New York resident Svetlana used to make her landlord fix amenities before raising the rent. The AI bot...

Rental properties with smart devices are becoming increasingly popular among landlords and tenants. With the ability to control temperature, lighting, security systems...

How Technology Can Help with Virtual Showings and...

  Virtual rental tours started as a necessity for real estate agent Sherri Way during the pandemic. Travel restrictions were in place, but people were still moving. They were moving for new jobs after pandemic-related closures, or relocating after their current job went remote. But everyone was skittish about letting strangers into their homes. She needed to find a way to connect people with housing, but not endanger the people currently living there. Three years later, this technological workaround has become standard practice. “We kind of turned the process around,” said Way, who operates in the MetroWest area of the state. She noted that before the pandemic, the general... Read more

With remote work being on the rise along with the world’s growing reliance on the internet, many property managers are turning to property-wide WiFi solutions to make...

By Christian Redden, Investment Advisor at Marcus & Millichap  The recent surge in natural gas prices has created a challenging environment for multifamily...

By Andre Stewart, Author of The Real Estate Investing Diet & Founder of InvestFar Real Estate Investing App  For many people limiting beliefs is the main culprit...

Make the switch to a tankless system to get on-demand hot water. When a tank-style water heater reaches the end of its life, the efficiency of the heating system is...