RentRedi acquires Payment Report and eRentPayment in buying spree

The 6-year-old digital property management firm scooped up the companies in a bid to boost digital payment workflows and aid tenants in credit building, according to an announcement this week. Continue reading

Zillow, Apartments.com join Biden’s war on rental housing fees

Zillow, Apartments.com and AffordableHousing.com agreed to join the fight in a continuation of a war on rental fees the Biden administration announced in March. Continue reading

Smart, easy Azibo soothes the pain points of owning investment property: Tech Review

Azibo is a browser app to help property owner-operators who manage anywhere from five to 50 units get a handle on their finances, tenants and portfolio. Continue reading

Property investing is so hard, even Spencer Rascoff steers clear of it

The co-founder of Zillow and Pacaso just isn’t that into traditional real estate — at least as an income-generating investment, he told Arrived CEO Ryan Frazier in a recent interview. Continue reading

What can landlords look for when screening tenants for a rental?

An ineffective screening process can fail to block a potential threat to an investment property, experts told Inman. Here’s a few more screening tips landlords might want to consider. Continue reading

Aptly named PayProp is a U.K. proptech import landlords will welcome: Tech Review

There’s not an over abundance of spreadsheets or charts (there are some) but instead a series of clean dashboards that track payments, outgoing expenses, revenue streams and tenants. Continue reading

We asked a property manager how she used AI. Then we asked a bot

Strategic marketing consultant Chrissie Rivers shared five reasons property managers might use artificial intelligence for managing properties. Then we asked ChatGPT for management advice. Continue reading

How to clean a rental property: 5 ways landlords can ensure tidiness

From walk-throughs to pre-move cleanups, American West Realty and Management owner Nathan Gesner shares how landlords and property managers can guarantee damage-free apartments. Continue reading

Allowing pets in your rental units: Pros and cons

There are many benefits and risks to consider before listing your property. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to allow pets in your rental units, here are the factors you should consider. Continue reading

Home365 has landlords covered 24/7: Tech Review

Home365 is a technology-supported full-service property management firm that covers all costs of owning and profiting from real estate. Continue reading