https://www.appfolio.com/blog The official blog of AppFolio, Inc., makers of the complete online property management software solution, AppFolio Property Manager. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:42:42 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.8 https://blog.appfolio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-Primary-Property_Manager_Mark1-32x32.png https://www.appfolio.com/blog 32 32 https://www.appfolio.com/blog/signs-youve-outgrown-your-investment-management-platform/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:38:14 +0000 McKenna Keller https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16795 To drive real performance in today’s landscape, investment management firms must stop paying the “manual tax.”  A disconnected stack of...]]> To drive real performance in today’s landscape, investment management firms must stop paying the “manual tax.”  A disconnected stack of...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/leasing-season/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:00:49 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=11517 Key Takeaways Maximize efficiency and profit: Get your team and property ready long before leasing season begins. Embrace leasing technology:...]]> Key Takeaways Maximize efficiency and profit: Get your team and property ready long before leasing season begins. Embrace leasing technology:...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/streamline-unit-turns/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:00:47 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12677 Between keeping track of upcoming vacancies, creating and scheduling work orders, and communicating between maintenance and leasing teams, managing unit...]]> Between keeping track of upcoming vacancies, creating and scheduling work orders, and communicating between maintenance and leasing teams, managing unit...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/rental-listings/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:00:19 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12012 Key Takeaways Elevate Your Content: Go beyond basic information with detailed, accurate descriptions that incorporate relevant SEO keywords and invest...]]> Key Takeaways Elevate Your Content: Go beyond basic information with detailed, accurate descriptions that incorporate relevant SEO keywords and invest...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/small-medium-business/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:08:23 +0000 AppFolio https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16774 When you think of AppFolio, you might assume it’s built only for large property management firms with thousands of units....]]> When you think of AppFolio, you might assume it’s built only for large property management firms with thousands of units....]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/top-ranking-property-management-software/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:36 +0000 AppFolio https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=11437 If you’re considering switching to new property management software, now is an excellent time. Many businesses are adopting modern tools...]]> If you’re considering switching to new property management software, now is an excellent time. Many businesses are adopting modern tools...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/market-update-3q2025/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:32:24 +0000 Kwame Donaldson https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16753 This market update analyzes how well property managers serve U.S. metro areas and the factors that influence this level of...]]> This market update analyzes how well property managers serve U.S. metro areas and the factors that influence this level of...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/top-property-management-accounting-challenges/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:49 +0000 Matthew Kaddatz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14307 Top Property Management Accounting Challenges & How to Solve for Them How does your property management company stay compliant and...]]> Top Property Management Accounting Challenges & How to Solve for Them How does your property management company stay compliant and...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/4-common-software-switching-roadblocks/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:08 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13132 Many property managers express hesitation when considering new software, often saying things like: “Maybe next year.” “We are good with...]]> Many property managers express hesitation when considering new software, often saying things like: “Maybe next year.” “We are good with...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/transition-new-property-management-software/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:03 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15289 Migrating to new property management technology can feel daunting, but the benefits far outweigh the comfort of staying with the...]]> Migrating to new property management technology can feel daunting, but the benefits far outweigh the comfort of staying with the...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/4-ways-to-streamline-maintenance/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:00:11 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13825 Maintenance is one of the biggest headaches and most time-consuming workflows for property management businesses. As a property manager, you...]]> Maintenance is one of the biggest headaches and most time-consuming workflows for property management businesses. As a property manager, you...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/future-conference/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:00:09 +0000 AppFolio https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16279 FUTURE 2025 is a wrap! And what an incredible week of insights, innovation, and connection. At this must-attend event, property...]]> FUTURE 2025 is a wrap! And what an incredible week of insights, innovation, and connection. At this must-attend event, property...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/performance-management/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:35:41 +0000 AppFolio https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16733 The property management industry finds itself at a critical crossroads. For too long, the focus has been on task-based management,...]]> The property management industry finds itself at a critical crossroads. For too long, the focus has been on task-based management,...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/best-property-management-softwares-compared-2025/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:00:52 +0000 AppFolio https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16701 Key Takeaways AppFolio is ranked the #1 property management software in 2025, standing out with its AI-powered automation, unified platform,...]]> Key Takeaways AppFolio is ranked the #1 property management software in 2025, standing out with its AI-powered automation, unified platform,...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/award-winning-culture/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:58:56 +0000 Joe Finch https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16694 At AppFolio, we’re powering the future of the real estate industry— and that starts with great people and great culture. ...]]> At AppFolio, we’re powering the future of the real estate industry— and that starts with great people and great culture. ...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/beyond-tasks-people-first-strategies-for-closing-the-performance-gap/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:47:24 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16687 AppFolio recently hosted a webinar where a panel of experts brought their unique experiences in the property management industry to...]]> AppFolio recently hosted a webinar where a panel of experts brought their unique experiences in the property management industry to...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/why-agentic-operations-real-estate/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:55:48 +0000 Matthew Baird https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16660 For years, centralization has been the go-to operational strategy for real estate leaders looking to drive efficiency at scale. It’s...]]> For years, centralization has been the go-to operational strategy for real estate leaders looking to drive efficiency at scale. It’s...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/cost-of-siloed-data/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:12:30 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16667 In property management, information is the fuel that powers decisions. But when that information is trapped in silos — spread...]]> In property management, information is the fuel that powers decisions. But when that information is trapped in silos — spread...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/true-cost-application-fraud-verification-technology/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:56:12 +0000 Nova Credit https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16670 Building on our analysis of the verification crisis and competitive advantages that modern property managers can gain through strategic technology...]]> Building on our analysis of the verification crisis and competitive advantages that modern property managers can gain through strategic technology...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/unified-tech-experiece/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:27:16 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16656 In property management, having the right tools has always mattered. But today, having too many tools — even the best...]]> In property management, having the right tools has always mattered. But today, having too many tools — even the best...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/value-ecosystem-steps-for-unlocking-real-performance/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:34:46 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16651 The latest AppFolio Property Management Benchmark Report reveals that many of the industry’s most pressing challenges, such as rising insurance...]]> The latest AppFolio Property Management Benchmark Report reveals that many of the industry’s most pressing challenges, such as rising insurance...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/end-of-year-reporting-1099s/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:00:34 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13167 The end of the year is approaching, which means now is the time to begin checking off all of your...]]> The end of the year is approaching, which means now is the time to begin checking off all of your...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/association-managers-prepare-end-of-year-reports-and-communications/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 15:00:04 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12273 For an association manager, the end of the year is always a hectic and busy time. Not only do you...]]> For an association manager, the end of the year is always a hectic and busy time. Not only do you...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/affordable-housing-navigating-policy-shifts/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:56:15 +0000 Colleen Winship https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16638 The affordable housing crisis in the U.S. is at a critical juncture. In addition to the existing shortage of 7.1...]]> The affordable housing crisis in the U.S. is at a critical juncture. In addition to the existing shortage of 7.1...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/market-trends-roundtable/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:47:20 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16631 What do three seasoned real estate leaders think about buying in today’s market, raising capital in a cautious environment, and...]]> What do three seasoned real estate leaders think about buying in today’s market, raising capital in a cautious environment, and...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/prevent-data-theft/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:00:37 +0000 Elizabeth Millar https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=10618 In today’s world, property management businesses are required to store much more data than in the past and are more...]]> In today’s world, property management businesses are required to store much more data than in the past and are more...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/income-verification-competitive-advantage/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:56:44 +0000 Nova Credit https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16612 According to the 2025 AppFolio Property Manager Benchmark Report, 51% of property managers now see improving resident satisfaction as a...]]> According to the 2025 AppFolio Property Manager Benchmark Report, 51% of property managers now see improving resident satisfaction as a...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/ai-apartmentalize/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:12:15 +0000 Sean Forster https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16609 Apartmentalize 2025 was my fourth Apartmentalize, and the event remains a highlight of my year. The energy, scale, and unique...]]> Apartmentalize 2025 was my fourth Apartmentalize, and the event remains a highlight of my year. The energy, scale, and unique...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/combat-rental-fraud-with-verification-technology/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:15:37 +0000 Nova Credit https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16583 According to the 2025 AppFolio Property Manager Benchmark Report, maintaining high occupancy rates is the industry’s top concern, with 43%...]]> According to the 2025 AppFolio Property Manager Benchmark Report, maintaining high occupancy rates is the industry’s top concern, with 43%...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/unlock-smarter-asset-management/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:22:07 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16586 In today’s high-stakes investment landscape, asset managers face mounting pressure to deliver results, enhance transparency, and operate with greater precision....]]> In today’s high-stakes investment landscape, asset managers face mounting pressure to deliver results, enhance transparency, and operate with greater precision....]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/naa-apartmentalize-takeaways/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:28:55 +0000 Stacy Holden https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16579 Another NAA Apartmentalize is in the books, and one clear message came through louder than ever: AI is here to...]]> Another NAA Apartmentalize is in the books, and one clear message came through louder than ever: AI is here to...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/market-update-2q2025/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:00:14 +0000 Kwame Donaldson https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16566 Across the nation, apartment construction is booming in the most affluent neighborhoods, with growth rates three times higher than in...]]> Across the nation, apartment construction is booming in the most affluent neighborhoods, with growth rates three times higher than in...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/leasing-crm/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:28:18 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16564 In the dynamic world of property management, staying ahead requires not only smart decision-making but also smart technology integrations. With...]]> In the dynamic world of property management, staying ahead requires not only smart decision-making but also smart technology integrations. With...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-maintenance-services-ultimate-guide/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:29 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=10937 From collecting rent to facilitating repairs, as a property manager, you juggle a lot when it comes to managing your...]]> From collecting rent to facilitating repairs, as a property manager, you juggle a lot when it comes to managing your...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/great-wealth-transfer/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:16:20 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16557 The Great Wealth Transfer is coming, and sooner than you think. But are real estate investment management firms ready? Set...]]> The Great Wealth Transfer is coming, and sooner than you think. But are real estate investment management firms ready? Set...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-management-scaled-portfolios/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:36:56 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15282 Managing multiple types of properties presents as many challenges as it does opportunities. There’s much to juggle, from single-family, commercial,...]]> Managing multiple types of properties presents as many challenges as it does opportunities. There’s much to juggle, from single-family, commercial,...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/centralizing-multifamily-property-management-teams/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:55:45 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14811 Although the multifamily property management industry has been transformed over the last several years, one element of operations has stayed...]]> Although the multifamily property management industry has been transformed over the last several years, one element of operations has stayed...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/how-to-control-costs-multifamily-property-management/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:05:27 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14807 When it comes to finance management, multifamily property management companies already face significant challenges, largely thanks to the size and...]]> 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/performance-gap/ Wed, 21 May 2025 18:52:38 +0000 Daniel Waas https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16540 I recently asked a group of property management executives what “performance” means to them and how they achieve it. Their...]]> I recently asked a group of property management executives what “performance” means to them and how they achieve it. Their...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/renter-preferences/ Wed, 21 May 2025 13:37:55 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16526 With rent growth slowing, operational costs rising, and new construction surging, maintaining high occupancy rates has become more critical than...]]> With rent growth slowing, operational costs rising, and new construction surging, maintaining high occupancy rates has become more critical than...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/owner-relationships/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:45:41 +0000 Matthew Kaddatz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15014 In a previous article, I shared some strategies for attracting and onboarding new owners to sustainably scale your property management...]]> 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/ai-report/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:37:35 +0000 Cat Allday https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15321 Artificial intelligence (AI), while still in its infancy, is steadily becoming essential in today’s business world. Although there are some...]]> Artificial intelligence (AI), while still in its infancy, is steadily becoming essential in today’s business world. Although there are some...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/the-top-floor-property-management-2025-moses-kagan/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:37:12 +0000 Megan Eales Monroe https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16470 Based on insights from over 2,000 property management professionals, the 2025 AppFolio Property Management Benchmark Report reveals what’s on the...]]> Based on insights from over 2,000 property management professionals, the 2025 AppFolio Property Management Benchmark Report reveals what’s on the...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/market-update-1q2025/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:28:12 +0000 Kwame Donaldson https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16459 Across the nation, more apartment units were completed last year than in any year since 1974. While this swell in...]]> Across the nation, more apartment units were completed last year than in any year since 1974. While this swell in...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/leasing-kpis-every-property-manager-should-track/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:40 +0000 Matthew Kaddatz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13623 According to the 2025 AppFolio Property Manager Benchmark Report, maintaining high occupancy rates is the industry’s top concern, with 20%...]]> According to the 2025 AppFolio Property Manager Benchmark Report, maintaining high occupancy rates is the industry’s top concern, with 20%...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/accounting-process-kpis/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:00:50 +0000 Matthew Kaddatz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13341 Understanding the financial performance of your property management business is critical if you want to stay compliant and profitable, especially...]]> 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/tax-season/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:00:24 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=11488 Property management is a complex business, which means filing taxes can be challenging. Add outdated processes or paper records into...]]> Property management is a complex business, which means filing taxes can be challenging. Add outdated processes or paper records into...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/2025-benchmark-report/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:00:20 +0000 AppFolio https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16442 In an era where resident expectations are growing — along with operational costs — property management companies are discovering that...]]> In an era where resident expectations are growing — along with operational costs — property management companies are discovering that...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/appfolios-approach-affordable-housing-2025/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:13:07 +0000 Megan Eales Monroe https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16438 While managing affordable housing presents a significant challenge for most property management teams, it is also an area where there...]]> While managing affordable housing presents a significant challenge for most property management teams, it is also an area where there...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/future-insights-what-property-managers-need-to-know-2025/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:35:27 +0000 Megan Eales Monroe https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16426 Want to explore new ways to elevate your property management game in 2025? On this episode of The Top Floor,...]]> Want to explore new ways to elevate your property management game in 2025? On this episode of The Top Floor,...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/best-practices-student-housing/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:59:04 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16397 In an era of rapid change, the need for adaptability, flexibility, and nimbleness in property management is more critical than...]]> In an era of rapid change, the need for adaptability, flexibility, and nimbleness in property management is more critical than...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/multifamily-property-management-technology-trends/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:05:59 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16313 As renter preferences continue to evolve, property managers face a critical question: How can they keep pace with these shifting...]]> As renter preferences continue to evolve, property managers face a critical question: How can they keep pace with these shifting...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/paying-rent-online/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:47 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=10831 If you’re still collecting paper rent checks and spending valuable time on manual data entry, then now is the time...]]> If you’re still collecting paper rent checks and spending valuable time on manual data entry, then now is the time...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/multifamily-market-update/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:50:41 +0000 Kwame Donaldson https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16257 Over the past year, a surprising sense of steadiness has settled over the multifamily rental market. Join us for a...]]> Over the past year, a surprising sense of steadiness has settled over the multifamily rental market. Join us for a...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-management-team-benefit-ai/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:12:26 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16238 From managing increasingly unpredictable expenses — like rising insurance premiums and stubbornly high interest rates — to implementing new legislative...]]> From managing increasingly unpredictable expenses — like rising insurance premiums and stubbornly high interest rates — to implementing new legislative...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/renter-preferences-2024/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:04:53 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16224 As the housing landscape evolves, understanding renter preferences has never been more critical. The AppFolio Renter Preferences Report sheds light...]]> As the housing landscape evolves, understanding renter preferences has never been more critical. The AppFolio Renter Preferences Report sheds light...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/trust-accounts/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:32:38 +0000 APM Help https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16178 Are inconsistent trust accounting practices a source of anxiety? We all know rent pays the bills, but it’s critical to...]]> Are inconsistent trust accounting practices a source of anxiety? We all know rent pays the bills, but it’s critical to...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/7-tips-property-management-software-transition/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:04:10 +0000 Balanced Asset Solutions https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=16169 Switching property management software is a significant undertaking that can streamline operations and enhance efficiency, but it comes with its...]]> Switching property management software is a significant undertaking that can streamline operations and enhance efficiency, but it comes with its...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/smart-maintenance/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:23:08 +0000 Rae Parker https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14083 “Presence” in property management alludes to something deeper than just physically being there for your customers. Presence is a feeling,...]]> “Presence” in property management alludes to something deeper than just physically being there for your customers. Presence is a feeling,...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/ai-empowered-with-zack-kass/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:37:59 +0000 Megan Eales Monroe https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15336 In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, the future is being written in real-time. But even in the middle...]]> In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, the future is being written in real-time. But even in the middle...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-survey/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:15:24 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12848 Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term that’s gained significant attention in recent years, transcending from the realm of science fiction...]]> Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term that’s gained significant attention in recent years, transcending from the realm of science fiction...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/maximize-occupancy/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:34:01 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15268 As the supply of multifamily rental units grows, property managers and owners face the challenge of maintaining high occupancy rates,...]]> As the supply of multifamily rental units grows, property managers and owners face the challenge of maintaining high occupancy rates,...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/tenant-screening/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:52 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=10676 From verifying documentation to analyzing information, making critical resident decisions, and complying with fair housing laws, tenant screening is one...]]> From verifying documentation to analyzing information, making critical resident decisions, and complying with fair housing laws, tenant screening is one...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-level-branding-positioning/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:12:26 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15252 In a competitive real estate market, establishing a distinct brand for your property is key to attracting renters. Your property’s...]]> In a competitive real estate market, establishing a distinct brand for your property is key to attracting renters. Your property’s...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/single-family-rental-business-mobile-friendly-software/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:38 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12901 Having mobile-friendly software has become table stakes for today’s property manager. This is true whether your property management company focuses...]]> Having mobile-friendly software has become table stakes for today’s property manager. This is true whether your property management company focuses...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/single-family-rental-owner-customer-journey-explained/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:00:56 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12959 If you are a property manager, it’s no secret that single-family rental (SFR) owners are varied. Your potential single-family rental...]]> If you are a property manager, it’s no secret that single-family rental (SFR) owners are varied. Your potential single-family rental...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/student-housing-conventional-overlap/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:57:47 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15226 As universities and colleges continue to attract a growing number of students, the demand for living spaces has surged. For...]]> As universities and colleges continue to attract a growing number of students, the demand for living spaces has surged. For...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/real-time-data/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:54 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=11717 In today’s dynamic business landscape, property management companies are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and make better business decisions....]]> In today’s dynamic business landscape, property management companies are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and make better business decisions....]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/top-property-management-trends/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:36:09 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15208 In a real estate landscape where change is the only constant, success depends on having a finger on the pulse...]]> In a real estate landscape where change is the only constant, success depends on having a finger on the pulse...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/2024-benchmark-report-highlights/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:24:14 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15190 To better understand what 2024 may have in store for the property management industry, AppFolio surveyed over 5,000 property management...]]> 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/student-housing-trends/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:05:58 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15159 The student housing market is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector of the real estate industry. With the increasing number of...]]> The student housing market is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector of the real estate industry. With the increasing number of...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/spend-management/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:46 +0000 Rae Parker https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14356 It’s no secret that maintaining and upgrading your properties can be a labor-intensive, stressful, and costly process. Property management accounting...]]> It’s no secret that maintaining and upgrading your properties can be a labor-intensive, stressful, and costly process. Property management accounting...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/overcoming-accounting-challenges/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:15:01 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15155 In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving real estate industry, efficient and accurate accounting practices are crucial for property management companies. To...]]> In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving real estate industry, efficient and accurate accounting practices are crucial for property management companies. To...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/loan-tracking/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:00:10 +0000 Rae Parker https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13096 The real estate market and digital landscape have both seen unprecedented changes in the last few years. But has your...]]> The real estate market and digital landscape have both seen unprecedented changes in the last few years. But has your...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/customer-experience-student-housing/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:28:18 +0000 ButterflyMX https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15143 Owning or managing a student housing property comes with one guarantee: high turnover rates. With most of your residents moving...]]> Owning or managing a student housing property comes with one guarantee: high turnover rates. With most of your residents moving...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/6-hidden-inefficiencies/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:00:32 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12801 Modern property management requires modern property management solutions. Are you using tools like QuickBooks or Excel to run your property...]]> Modern property management requires modern property management solutions. Are you using tools like QuickBooks or Excel to run your property...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/improve-operations-with-accounting/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:00:30 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14234 While the rental housing industry has undergone a number of seismic shifts over the last few years, our 2023 Property...]]> While the rental housing industry has undergone a number of seismic shifts over the last few years, our 2023 Property...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/overcoming-challenges-managing-multiple-property-types/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:00:40 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12874 How many property types do you manage? If you have multifamily, single-family, affordable housing, and/or student housing rental properties, in...]]> 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/hotma-affordable-housing-management/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:12:42 +0000 Megan Eales Monroe https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15076 Affordable housing property management already comes with its own unique set of challenges. But now, property management companies need to...]]> Affordable housing property management already comes with its own unique set of challenges. But now, property management companies need to...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/cross-training-teams/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:00:19 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=11798 Between showings, lease signings, maintenance, and renewals, there are myriad carefully coordinated tasks that must be completed on-site every day....]]> Between showings, lease signings, maintenance, and renewals, there are myriad carefully coordinated tasks that must be completed on-site every day....]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-for-customizing-your-appfolio-reports/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:00:32 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14116 Whether you’re operating and managing real estate that you own or serving as a fee manager, data and reporting are...]]> Whether you’re operating and managing real estate that you own or serving as a fee manager, data and reporting are...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/going-green/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:11:49 +0000 Rae Parker https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13635 Climate change and environmental issues continue to be hot topics on a global scale, with more people trying to do...]]> Climate change and environmental issues continue to be hot topics on a global scale, with more people trying to do...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/affordable-housing-efficiency-part-2/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:27:15 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15034 In the world of affordable housing property management, staying ahead of regulatory changes and operational challenges is crucial. But this...]]> 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/2023-employee-experience/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:00:19 +0000 Megan Eales Monroe https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=15006 Hiring and retention have always been among property management’s top challenges, even before other industries began to feel the full...]]> 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/4-tips-successful-property-manager/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:38:48 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=8763 Effectively managing a growing property management business requires a lot of patience, flexibility, and perseverance. With dispersed properties and staff,...]]> Effectively managing a growing property management business requires a lot of patience, flexibility, and perseverance. With dispersed properties and staff,...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/property-management-experts-real-estate-ai/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:35:11 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14977 Are you curious about how AI is shaping property management and what other companies in real estate are doing to...]]> 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/setting-owners-up-for-success-onboarding/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:57:21 +0000 Matthew Kaddatz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14963 In the first article of this series, I talked about how you can acquire new rental owners and scale sustainably....]]> 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/why-resident-satisfaction-is-a-top-competitive-differentiator/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:00:56 +0000 Megan Eales Monroe https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14936 Property management dynamics are changing rapidly. As rent growth slows and more supply comes online, 2024 is shaping up to...]]> 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/strategies-to-recruit-and-retain/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:00:02 +0000 Paul Bergeron https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13147 Staffing has always been one of the property management industry’s most pressing challenges. However, attracting top talent today comes with...]]> 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/choosing-property-management-software/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:00:30 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12576 Your relationship with your software provider is key to growing your business, adapting to change, and staying successful. If you...]]> 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/affordable-housing-efficiency/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:22:06 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14919 Affordable housing management comes with a unique set of challenges. To qualify and quantify what those challenges are and how...]]> 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/property-management-generative-ai/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:03:57 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14898 You’ve no doubt seen the uptick in buzzworthy news headlines and articles published lately about artificial intelligence (AI). Thanks to...]]> 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/ai-employee-experience/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:14:12 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14913 The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming all industries, including property management, real estate investment management, and vertically integrated...]]> The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming all industries, including property management, real estate investment management, and vertically integrated...]]> https://www.appfolio.com/blog/strengthen-vendor-relationships/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 21:16:10 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13763 Having solid relationships with your residents and owners is key to your success as a property manager, but did you...]]> 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/attracting-owners/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:36:30 +0000 Matthew Kaddatz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14900 With 15 million single-family rental units in the United States and demand for single-family rentals at an all-time high, property...]]> 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/embracing-responsible-property-management-ai/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:00:51 +0000 Megan Eales Monroe https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14854 Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t necessarily new, but the popularity of newly developed, publicly available AI solutions has skyrocketed over the...]]> 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/2023-hiring-retention-report/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:29:29 +0000 Stacy Holden https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=14863 The property management industry has been dealing with staffing challenges since long before the phenomenon known as the “Great Resignation”...]]> 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/marketing-your-association-management-company/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:30:58 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13285 In today’s digitally driven world, both prospective customers and partners are researching you online, so it’s critical that you take...]]> 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/employee-retention/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:00:48 +0000 Marc Frenkiel https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=12491 Although the AppFolio Property Manager 2022 Hiring and Retention Report found that the industry’s annual quit rate of 25% is...]]> 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/emergency-preparedness-tips-property-managers/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:30:36 +0000 Brittany Benz https://www.appfolio.com/blog/?p=13895 Managing rental properties is no easy task. Besides the financial responsibilities and legal due diligence required of property managers, the...]]> Managing rental properties is no easy task. Besides the financial responsibilities and legal due diligence required of property managers, the...]]>