AAOA

JULY 17, 2025

This guide covers what you need to know about leasing, communication, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, compliance, technology, and growth strategies. Each section pulls highlights from our expansive collection of apartment management resources and includes links to further reading that goes into more detail.

Property Management

The Close

MARCH 14, 2025

Investors benefit from hiring a property manager to handle maintenance and daily responsibilities, allowing them to focus on more investments and personal interests. When learning how to hire a property manager, its essential to define your needs and budget. When and how do you want to receive your net proceeds?

Property Management

The Living Room

AUGUST 1, 2025

Here’s a step-by-step approach: Analyzing Capital Expenditures Assess Major Systems : Thoroughly inspect the roof, water heater, HVAC system, plumbing, and electrical components. Calculate Costs : As a rule of thumb, CapEx should account for 2-7% of the property’s value.

Renovation

AAOA

MAY 19, 2025

Prevent future issues by securing access points, conducting regular inspections, and using technology like cameras and motion sensors. Phrogging (pronounced as frogging ) happens when someone trespasses onto your property and hides out on it. Inspect every corner of the property. What is Phrogging?

Inspection

AAOA

AUGUST 4, 2025

A balanced mix of healthcare, education, government, technology, and manufacturing is ideal. Property Manager: Demand a track record with assets that match your vintage and tenant profile. Commercial Broker: Choose an agent who owns rental property personally and who tours comps weekly.

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AAOA

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Californias balcony inspection laws, SB721 and SB326 , are reshaping how property owners and HOAs approach building safety. The deadline for SB 326, which applies to condominiums and HOA-managed properties, has officially passed. Book Your Inspection Today Before Slots Fill Up! Why Choose DrBalcony?

Inspection

Marco Santarelli

JUNE 15, 2025

I view Cleveland best suited for investors focused on yield and willing to put in the effort on property management or finding solid local partners. This market requires careful property selection and robust property management. Some cities have rental registration requirements or inspection programs.

Investor

AAOA

JUNE 30, 2025

To ensure you get the best ROI possible for your portfolio, if you are a landlord or property manager in a college town, don’t forget to put these four helpful tasks on your list of to-dos this summer. Still, there are some key updates that can save you headaches and your tenants more of their security deposits at the end of tenancy.

Property Management

AAOA

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Property management software (PMS) has become a must- have for landlords who want to streamline operations, manage their tenants, and maintain organized finances. But with so many property management tools available, how do you choose the right one? What Sets Innago Apart as the Best Property Management Software?

Property Management

Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

After putting in the property address, CubiCasa’s 2D Floor Plans app enables a scan through a phone collecting raw scan imagery. In 24 hours, the floor plan sketching technology provides a high-resolution floor plan file of the house, the company said. “By By offering a free version of our mobile scanning technology in the U.S.,

Property Management

Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2021

Darwin Homes , a single-family rental property management startup, announced a $15M Series A funding on Monday. Darwin Homes incorporates new proprietary property management software that allows owners and managers to take control over and scale their portfolios across different markets nationwide.

Property Management

GeekEstate

JULY 30, 2021

One key way to future-proof your property management business is to use the right technology. Tenant and owner portals , automated data entry, electronic cash payment services and cloud technology are all examples of recent time and money saving utilities that could benefit your growing business. .

Property Management

Real Trends

APRIL 11, 2023

Thanks to advancements in technology, the property management industry has undergone a significant transformation. With the growing demand for property management services, tech has played a vital role in streamlining various processes in the industry. One is the rise of virtual reality and augmented reality.

Property Management

Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

Loans are asset based and rely on the cash flow of the property rather than the borrower’s personal income. Closing tasks such as appraisal , inspection, title insurance and homeowners insurance are done remotely. Buyers can also use Waltz to connect with a property manager or tax adviser.

Finance

Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2021

That includes details about property condition, which can significantly impact property value. Unfortunately, the days of getting up-to-date property condition information from an appraisal are over. Due to the rise of new technology solutions and the pandemic, 40% of mortgages are now completed with appraisal waivers.

Investor

App Folio

APRIL 10, 2020

With residents in their homes, property managers have had to rethink how they handle repairs and enact new policies to keep their residents, technicians, and vendors safe. Many property managers have also had to rely on mobile technology in order to keep their properties well-maintained and fulfill requests.

Property Management

App Folio

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Regular inspection of your rental properties is vital. If you don’t conduct inspections often enough, you may miss some potentially serious and costly problems that could have otherwise been avoided. When to Perform a Rental Inspection. This is also called a “move-out inspection.” Why Inspections are Important.

Inspection

Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

While there are many reasons as to why that is, technology in real estate certainly played a major part. Real estate technology has come a long way in a short time. Today, real estate technology has evolved to include smart phones, real estate robotics, and a host of other innovative technologies. Property Management.

Technology

Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Property Inspect has teamed up with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency and Orange County, Florida, to combat homelessness. Both programs are integrating Property Inspects Software into their Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.

Inspection

App Folio

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In the past year, the multifamily industry has turned to technology to overcome the unique obstacles brought on by COVID-19. We reached out to several real estate executives to find out how they have adapted their operations during the pandemic and how they are using technology to drive net operating income (NOI).

Technology

Rent, Buy & Sell

JULY 6, 2021

In light of social distancing rules, traditional home inspections like open houses have drastically reduced or come to a halt. To meet this need, landlords have had to get with the program and find virtual technology solutions. However, amid a pandemic, digital inspections offer a quick and convenient solution.

Inspection

RIS Media

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This article is the third in a series on effectively implementing new technology at the brokerage level. They’re responsible for the day-to-day management of their brokerages and important tasks like recruitment, negotiation, compliance, strategic partnerships, and more. You can find Part One here and Part Two here. Anyone else?

Technology

App Folio

MARCH 23, 2020

COVID-19 continues to affect all facets of life for property managers, owners, and residents. To better understand how COVID-19 is impacting the real estate industry, AppFolio recently surveyed 3,533 property management professionals nationwide. The full survey results are now live! This post was updated on April 6, 2020.

Property Management

GeekEstate

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

I am always, always, always looking for tools and technology that can help me streamline my workflow and give me more time to focus on the bigger picture. . While property management software is certainly the ultimate technology tool, I find that many of my colleagues aren’t taking advantage of some of the simplest tools out there.

Property Management

App Folio

MAY 4, 2020

Property management businesses typically work like well-oiled machines — between showings, lease signings, maintenance, and renewals — there are many carefully coordinated tasks that must be completed every day, and each member of the team plays an important role in maintaining the business’ continuity.

Technology

GeekEstate

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Geek Estate celebrates entrepreneurship and international innovation focused on real estate technology, and programs such as REACH are critical to developing a global proptech ecosystem. Sprift : a comprehensive property data platform for the UK. Offr : customizable digital transaction management platform for estate agents.

Commercial

Realty Biz

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Property owners who put extra effort into welcoming new tenants and responding to their concerns will come out on top in online reviews. With experience and the right property management, property owners soon learn how to ensure a perfect rental experience for your tenants. Use Technology for Tenant Convenience.

Property Management

GeekEstate

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

CubiCasa : Its technology is used in 172 different countries and has helped create over 1 million floor plans to date. CubiCasa provides technology for the real estate, appraisal, and mortgage industries and is on a mission to digitize real estate.

Inspection

Enertiv

JULY 24, 2023

From the humble garden style property, to the trophy high rise, to the logistics fulfillment and distribution center, the inspection is a fixture of owning and operating commercial real estate. Inspections form the basis for prioritizing maintenance work and capital investments. Let’s dig into three real-world examples.

Inspection

Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

AI Technology Can Provide Automated Tours The unfortunate truth is that many jobs consist partially of boring and repetitive tasks. One of the simplest ways robotics technology is changing commercial real estate is by providing automated tours. AI tools can keep track of all of the relevant data for your properties.

Commercial

App Folio

JULY 28, 2020

As a property manager, it’s important to take stock in your customer experience to make sure you’re not just meeting your prospects and residents’ needs, but exceeding them if you want to stay competitive. Which is why it’s important to implement technology that makes life easier for your residents. Mobile inspections.

Property Management

App Folio

OCTOBER 29, 2020

People are a driving force in property management, and hiring, onboarding and staffing are some of the most important tasks for a property manager. Last year AppFolio put out a survey of property managers in partnership with John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Or do I do work orders and then the inspection?”

Property Management

Enertiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This is the first in Enertiv's latest series, The Compounding Value of Technology, where we explore how technology’s value builds on itself, from small productivity gains to ultimately increasing asset value at disposition. This inefficiency not only drains resources but carries an opportunity cost for higher value activities.

Technology

Easy Agent Pro

MARCH 12, 2024

As an agent, you’re probably wondering how this technology might impact your everyday tasks. AI is not simply about automating processes; it’s reshaping how property valuations are done, transforming predictive analysis, and streamlining operations. AI in property management is proving to be a game-changer.

Agents

GeekEstate

JULY 14, 2022

The good news is that some of the leading real estate technology companies are leading the modernistic vanguard toward a promising future. These cutting-edge companies are creating and implementing innovative technologies for success. Real Estate Technology Changes the Landscape. Appreciate.

Technology

Enertiv

JANUARY 6, 2022

The truth is, from a technology perspective, there’s always a natural tension between serving users and serving managers. The natural tension One of the most common reasons cited by commercial real estate companies for the failure of new technology is a lack of adoption by the end users. It happens in property management.

Technology

RIS Media

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The buying and selling landscape, however, has changed drastically—something that can’t be ignored—forcing brokers and agents to lean into technology and other tools. Marc Cunningham, Grace Property Management & Real Estate. Peter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York, New England Westchester Properties.

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