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Ari Apartment Management’s use of AI to scrutinize residents’ ability to pay has helped it close months with delinquency of about 0.5%, an early indication of where apartment operators see practical value in the technology. For multifamily investors, the immediate opportunity is not simply lower staffing costs, but stronger collections, faster financial reporting and more time for on-site teams to focus on resident service. Speakers at RealPage’s RealWorld Conference in Denver said the most effective AI strategies pair operational data and disciplined processes with employee training and clear guardrails. Use AI To Strengthen Operations Apartment operators are... Read more
In the first half of 2026, Snappt evaluated over 700,000 rental lease applicants, more submissions than ever before, and found 3.8%, or roughly 1 in every 26, containing...
The PM Trends Report 2026 combines national survey of small landlords with industry data to reveal how AI adoption, changing owner expectations and professional...
The multifamily industry is facing a number of headwinds such as high operating costs, increased vacancy and stagnant rent growth. Property managers are leveraging...
If a prospective resident, investor, owner, or customer asked AI about your company or apartment community today, would you be confident in the answer they...
The rise in tenant application fraud is one of the strongest reasons property owners should consider professional property management. As fraud becomes more sophisticated and increasingly difficult to detect, landlords who rely on traditional screening methods are exposing themselves to significant financial risk. The Growing Threat of AI-Powered Tenant Fraud is no longer a future concern—it’s happening today, and property owners who fail to adapt may find themselves facing costly consequences. AI Has Changed the Tenant Screening Landscape Not long ago, verifying a tenant’s income and employment was relatively straightforward. A pay stub, bank statement, and employment... Read more
A new divide is emerging in the multifamily industry between operators that are rebuilding their operating models around artificial intelligence (AI) and those just...
Ten years ago, a prospective renter’s research process was simple: they toured the unit, met the leasing agent, maybe skimmed a few reviews. Today, before they...
KEY TAKEAWAYS San Francisco rents grew 14% between March and July 2026 as AI sector hiring accelerates demand, per CoStar. Bidding wars, packed open houses, and scams...
Not every applicant is trying to game the system — but enough are doing it that multifamily operators have to treat fraud prevention as a core part of leasing. The...
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