TLDR: Property management maintenance software falls into two categories. All-in-one platforms like AppFolio and Buildium bundle maintenance with leasing and accounting, while maintenance-first platforms such as Lula, Property Meld, and Latchel focus on repair speed, […]
AI property management software uses artificial intelligence to automate the work property managers usually do by hand: coordinating maintenance, answering leasing inquiries, screening tenants, collecting rent, and running inspections. The strongest tools act on the […]
TLDR: Inefficient maintenance scheduling wastes labor hours, inflates vendor costs, and pushes routine repairs into costly emergency cycles. Predictive scheduling software eliminates these hidden costs by automating work allocation, optimizing technician routes, and balancing reactive […]
A make-ready (also called an apartment turn or unit turnover) is the process of inspecting, repairing, cleaning, and preparing a rental unit for the next resident after the previous resident moves out. It’s one of […]
Updated August 2026. AB 628 took effect January 1, 2026. The statute has not been amended since. This update adds enforcement guidance published after the effective date. California has introduced a significant update to tenant […]
Artificial intelligence has moved from the margins of property management into the mainstream. Adoption is up, and most operators can point to at least one area where new technology has helped them work more efficiently. […]
