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2023 top challenges and opportunities in affordable housing management

See how you can gain a tactical advantage with the latest data and expert strategies.

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Affordable housing is more important than ever

Managing affordable housing comes with unique challenges that grow more acute as the cost of living rises. These challenges, however, bring opportunities for long-lasting, industry-wide solutions.

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75% of affordable housing property managers ranked operational efficiency as their number one challenge.

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Affordable housing employees say 39% of their week is spent on busywork. 60% wish they had more time to focus on higher-value tasks.

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74% of affordable housing residents reported submitting application paperwork in person.

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Introduction

Affordable housing management comes with unique challenges. But with challenges come opportunities.

The challenges

Explore the details and data behind the top challenges of operational efficiency, staffing, and compliance in affordable housing.

The opportunities

What can be done to solve these challenges? Discover what employees and residents expect, the importance of effective training, and why you should emphasize career opportunities and growth.

The power of purpose-built technology

While there is no “silver bullet” that solves all of the challenges that come with managing affordable housing, implementing the right property management software can make a significant difference.

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