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

Three years into COVID, landlords grapple with what to do about rent

Leniency or government protections often kept rent below market rate and prevented evictions. Three years into the pandemic, property managers are deciding how to move forward. Continue reading

Lessen gets bigger, acquires industry counterpart SMS Assist

Lessen, a company that builds software to support the business operations of single-family rental investors and multifamily landlords has acquired SMS Assist, a facilities maintenance technology company. Continue reading

Hines taps new CEOs for regions across North and South America

Steve Luthman was picked to lead the Midwest, Southeast and Canada regions; and Syl Apps will head the South America region, the company announced on Wednesday. Continue reading

Doorstead raises $21M Series B round, acquires Knox Financial

The Series B round, which brings Doorstead to $37 million in total funding since its 2019 seed round, includes investments from Avanta Ventures and MetaProp, according to an announcement. Continue reading

Independent landlords, rest easy with RentRedi: Tech Review

RentRedi is a six-year-old software company with hundreds of thousands of units under management totaling close to $10 billion in value. Continue reading

Knock knock: DoorLoop launches web portal solution for landlords

Websites created on DoorLoop’s system will be mobile responsive and allow rental property managers and owners to create a dynamic web presence that assists prospective tenants in viewing available units, completing applications and submitting backgroun… Continue reading