Category: Property Management Software

Lessons From 4 Property Management Companies That Successfully Scaled Their Portfolios

Managing multiple types of properties presents as many challenges as it does opportunities. There’s much to juggle, from single-family, commercial,…

The Performance Gap: You’re Mistaking Efficiency for Real Results

I recently asked a group of property management executives what “performance” means to them and how they achieve it. Their…

2025 Renter Preferences Report: Data-Driven Strategies to Increase Satisfaction and Occupancy

With rent growth slowing, operational costs rising, and new construction surging, maintaining high occupancy rates has become more critical than…

Best Practices for Building Strong Owner Relationships From the Beginning

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

Quarterly Market Update: Rent Growth Slows in Fast-Growing Markets Due to Surge in Construction

Across the nation, more apartment units were completed last year than in any year since 1974. While this swell in…

4 Accounting Process KPIs Every Property Manager Should Track

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

Aim High for 2025 Performance With Insights From the AppFolio Property Management Benchmark Report

In an era where resident expectations are growing — along with operational costs — property management companies are discovering that…

AppFolio’s Approach to Affordable Housing in 2025

While managing affordable housing presents a significant challenge for most property management teams, it is also an area where there…

Adapting to Change: Best Practices for Student Housing Operators

In an era of rapid change, the need for adaptability, flexibility, and nimbleness in property management is more critical than…

How Renter Preferences and Tech Innovations Are Reshaping Multifamily Property Management

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