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As renter preferences continue to evolve, property managers face a critical question: How can they keep pace with these shifting...

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One of the most energizing parts of working in real estate is seeing firsthand how our work impacts people’s lives,...

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As training manager for 29th Street Communities and host of the Rooms with Ronald podcast, Ronald Harrington specializes in helping...

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If you’re still collecting paper rent checks and spending valuable time on manual data entry, then now is the time...

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FUTURE, the Real Estate Conference by AppFolio, is coming up soon and is a must-attend gathering for anyone looking to...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the board, and property management is no exception. To shed light on the...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-management-industry-pulse-2024/

Over the past year, a surprising sense of steadiness has settled over the multifamily rental market. Join us for a...

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From managing increasingly unpredictable expenses — like rising insurance premiums and stubbornly high interest rates — to implementing new legislative...

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As the housing landscape evolves, understanding renter preferences has never been more critical. The AppFolio Renter Preferences Report sheds light...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become an essential part of our everyday lives. What was once a novel concept is...

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Every June, there is one event that grabs the full attention of the multifamily property management world: NAA Apartmentalize. Here...

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Data Management for Successful Student Housing Property Management In any business, data is king. Capturing, analyzing, and, most importantly, utilizing...

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At the recent InterFace Student Housing Conference, I had the opportunity to delve into the profound impact technology has had...

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Are inconsistent trust accounting practices a source of anxiety? We all know rent pays the bills, but it’s critical to...

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Switching property management software is a significant undertaking that can streamline operations and enhance efficiency, but it comes with its...

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“Presence” in property management alludes to something deeper than just physically being there for your customers. Presence is a feeling,...

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In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, the future is being written in real-time. But even in the middle...

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Maintenance is one of the biggest headaches and most time-consuming workflows for property management businesses. As a property manager, you...

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Productivity can be a challenge for maintenance teams of all sizes, but especially in organizations with expanding portfolios. Even when...

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Artificial intelligence (AI), while still in its infancy, is steadily becoming essential in today’s business world. Although there are some...

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Efficient investment and property management operations are crucial for large investment firms with in-house property management teams. However, managing investments...

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From collecting rent to facilitating repairs, as a property manager, you juggle a lot when it comes to managing your...

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It is tempting to procrastinate or delay transitioning to new property management technology. Whether a painful past experience or the...

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According to the NMHC Quarterly Survey of Apartment Conditions, 66% of businesses say that apartment market conditions in their local...

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Managing multiple types of properties presents as many challenges as it does opportunities. Keeping records, maintaining different systems, handling maintenance...

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For residential property management, leasing season runs from May through September, with July and August typically seeing the most volume....

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term that’s gained significant attention in recent years, transcending from the realm of science fiction...

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As the supply of multifamily rental units grows, property managers and owners face the challenge of maintaining high occupancy rates,...

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Managing a large or dispersed leasing team brings unique challenges and opportunities. Strong leadership and effective communication are the bedrock...

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From verifying documentation to analyzing information, making critical resident decisions, and complying with fair housing laws, tenant screening is one...

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In a competitive real estate market, establishing a distinct brand for your property is key to attracting renters. Your property’s...

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When analyzing survey feedback from more than 5,000 property property management professionals for the second-annual AppFolio Property Manager Benchmark Report,...

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Having mobile-friendly software has become table stakes for today’s property manager. This is true whether your property management company focuses...

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If you are a property manager, it’s no secret that single-family rental (SFR) owners are varied. Your potential single-family rental...

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As universities and colleges continue to attract a growing number of students, the demand for living spaces has surged. For...

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In today’s dynamic business landscape, property management companies are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and make better business decisions....

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In a real estate landscape where change is the only constant, success depends on having a finger on the pulse...

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Property management is a complex business, which means filing taxes can be challenging. Add outdated processes or paper records into...

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To better understand what 2024 may have in store for the property management industry, AppFolio surveyed over 5,000 property management...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/2024-benchmark-report-highlights/

Understanding the financial performance of your property management business is critical if you want to stay compliant and profitable, especially...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/accounting-process-kpis/

How does your property management company stay compliant and efficient when it comes to accounting and reporting? As a previous...

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As property managers, leasing agents, and renters know, the real estate industry has been a roller-coaster ride over the past...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/single-family-home-rental-market-trends/

The student housing market is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector of the real estate industry. With the increasing number of...

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It’s no secret that maintaining and upgrading your properties can be a labor-intensive, stressful, and costly process. Property management accounting...

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In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving real estate industry, efficient and accurate accounting practices are crucial for property management companies. To...

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The real estate market and digital landscape have both seen unprecedented changes in the last few years. But has your...

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Owning or managing a student housing property comes with one guarantee: high turnover rates. With most of your residents moving...

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Modern property management requires modern property management solutions. Are you using tools like QuickBooks or Excel to run your property...

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While the rental housing industry has undergone a number of seismic shifts over the last few years, our 2023 Property...

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“Maybe next year,” “We are good with what we have,” “We don’t have the time to dedicate to this,” “It’s...

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How many property types do you manage? If you have multifamily, single-family, affordable housing, and/or student housing rental properties, in...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/overcoming-challenges-managing-multiple-property-types/

Affordable housing property management already comes with its own unique set of challenges. But now, property management companies need to...

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In the dynamic world of property management, staying ahead requires not only smart decision-making but also smart technology integrations. When...

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Every day, your multifamily housing portfolio generates, collects, and analyzes incredible amounts of business data. From adjusting marketing efforts based...

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Between showings, lease signings, maintenance, and renewals, there are myriad carefully coordinated tasks that must be completed on-site every day....

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Whether you’re operating and managing real estate that you own or serving as a fee manager, data and reporting are...

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With acquisitions being a common occurrence in the real estate world, it’s important to ensure that your business’s technology strategy...

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Climate change and environmental issues continue to be hot topics on a global scale, with more people trying to do...

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In the world of affordable housing property management, staying ahead of regulatory changes and operational challenges is crucial. But this...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/affordable-housing-efficiency-part-2/

In recent times, the corporate world has witnessed a significant shift in employee retention strategies. As a result of the...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/pro-tips-employee-satisfaction/

Hiring and retention have always been among property management’s top challenges, even before other industries began to feel the full...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/2023-employee-experience/

Effectively managing a growing property management business requires a lot of patience, flexibility, and perseverance. With dispersed properties and staff,...

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In a previous article, I shared some strategies for attracting and onboarding new owners to sustainably scale your property management...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/owner-relationships/

At the 11th annual AppFolio Customer Conference, more than 800 of our customers from over 35 states joined us in...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/2023-appfolio-customer-conference/

Are you curious about how AI is shaping property management and what other companies in real estate are doing to...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-management-experts-real-estate-ai/

The end of the year is approaching, which means now is the time to begin checking off all of your...

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For an association manager, the end of the year is always a hectic and busy time. Not only do you...

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Choosing the right property management software for your business is no easy feat. Between weighing the pros and cons of...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/what-to-look-for-when-switching-software/

In the first article of this series, I talked about how you can acquire new rental owners and scale sustainably....

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/setting-owners-up-for-success-onboarding/

AppFolio recently sponsored a National Apartment Association (NAA) survey of over 2,000 property management professionals to uncover their most pressing...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-management-industry-pulse-2023/

Across all industries, a new work paradigm has emerged — and it calls for a new style of management. After...

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Property management dynamics are changing rapidly. As rent growth slows and more supply comes online, 2024 is shaping up to...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/why-resident-satisfaction-is-a-top-competitive-differentiator/

Staffing has always been one of the property management industry’s most pressing challenges. However, attracting top talent today comes with...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/strategies-to-recruit-and-retain/

Your relationship with your software provider is key to growing your business, adapting to change, and staying successful. If you...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/choosing-property-management-software/

Affordable housing management comes with a unique set of challenges. To qualify and quantify what those challenges are and how...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/affordable-housing-efficiency/

You’ve no doubt seen the uptick in buzzworthy news headlines and articles published lately about artificial intelligence (AI). Thanks to...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-management-generative-ai/

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming all industries, including property management. No longer just limited to chatbots and...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/ai-employee-experience/

When it comes to creating stellar experiences for your homeowners, don’t underestimate how impactful ease of use, convenience, and personalization...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/3-things-homeowners-need/

Having solid relationships with your residents and owners is key to your success as a property manager, but did you...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/strengthen-vendor-relationships/

With 15 million single-family rental units in the United States and demand for single-family rentals at an all-time high, property...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/attracting-owners/

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t necessarily new, but the popularity of newly developed, publicly available AI solutions has skyrocketed over the...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/embracing-responsible-property-management-ai/

The property management industry has been dealing with staffing challenges since long before the phenomenon known as the “Great Resignation”...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/2023-hiring-retention-report/

In today’s on-demand world, customer service is a key driver in the success of almost every business. It can make...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/transcending-service-association-management/

In today’s digitally driven world, both prospective customers and partners are researching you online, so it’s critical that you take...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/marketing-your-association-management-company/

Although the AppFolio Property Manager 2022 Hiring and Retention Report found that the industry’s annual quit rate of 25% is...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/employee-retention/

Managing rental properties is no easy task. Besides the financial responsibilities and legal due diligence required of property managers, the...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/emergency-preparedness-tips-property-managers/

Hats off to property managers — it’s no easy task. And when affordable housing management is added to the mix,...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/affordable-housing-industry-pulse/

Although the property management industry has been transformed over the last several years, one element of operations has stayed the...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/centralizing-multifamily-property-management-teams/

When it comes to finance management, multifamily property management companies already face significant challenges, largely thanks to the size and...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/how-to-control-costs-multifamily-property-management/

Although artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t new, interest in implementing AI technology across every industry — including multifamily property management —...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/multifamily-property-management-ai-myths-facts/

Effective brand marketing has never been more critical for property management companies than it is today. Because nearly every industry...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-management-marketing/

It can be hard to keep up with the prevailing winds of the community association management industry. Much has changed...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/emerging-trends-community-association-management/

Property management businesses are evolving their approach to operations, especially in terms of staffing and training. Hiring, onboarding, and retention...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/staffing-training/

The last several years have presented new challenges for property management businesses. Now, as we head into the second half...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/future-proof-your-property-management-business/

Property maintenance is one of the largest, most difficult-to-control hard costs for your business, and when managed by outdated and...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/maintenance-and-noi/

It has been said that marketing and leasing are the lifeblood of property management. After all, effective marketing is what...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/seamless-prospecting/

The property management industry is about to undergo a new wave of digital transformation thanks to the rapid advancement in...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-management-ai/

What do renters want from their property managers? In today’s on-demand, service-oriented economy, surely they expect more than just four...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/2023-renter-preferences/

Have you ever been unable to take a vacation, missed out on a family event, or woken up in the...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/maintenance-take-back-control-increase-efficiency/

Though occupancy rates are at a record high, differentiating your property management business has never been more important. By focusing...

https://www.appfolio.com/blog/high-demand-market/