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Verified renters—who have undergone formal identity, credit, and income verification—deliver substantial financial and operational benefits for landlords and property managers. Let’s unpack how verifying renters can protect your assets, optimize revenue, and create smoother workflows, all while mitigating risk in today’s dynamic rental market. 1. Reduces Risk of Fraud and Scams Modern verification tools catch fraudulent applications before leases are signed. With rental fraud on the rise, verifying a renter’s identity and credit history has become essential. Case studies show that using verified renter services has led to a 35% decrease in trespasser activity... Read more
Many in multifamily believe basic screening is enough—but that’s a myth. Verification goes beyond checking boxes and protects properties from costly fraud and...
Fraud is no longer hiding in the shadows. It’s being taught and sold in plain sight — sometimes with hashtags and tutorial videos. Across the multifamily housing...
A rising tide of state-level action is reshaping the environment for so-called junk fees imposed by apartment landlords, marking a pronounced shift in how these...
If you’ve been in multifamily for a while (like we have), you already know that leasing apartments in 2025 looks nothing like it did a few years ago. Renters are...
Say hello to the new wave of renters. The youngest renter generation — Gen Z — is growing up. Members of this generation, born between 1997 and 2012, are leaving the nest, heading to campus, and moving to new neighborhoods and cities to help their careers take off. As even the youngest members of Gen Z reach adulthood in the next five years, this generation will hit the prime period for household formation. And Gen Z renters aren’t just a younger version of millennials. Gen Z have distinct needs and priorities in their rental search. From their top values to their preferred communication styles, here’s what you need to know about this key generation of renters, based on the latest... Read more
Deciding between a long-term and short-term lease agreement is one of the most important choices a landlord can make. Each option comes with its own benefits,...
KEY TAKEAWAYS In some Atlanta apartment buildings, landlords say as many as 50% of rental applications are fraudulent. Nearly three-quarters of US apartment operators...
Fraud has long plagued the multifamily sector, but the scope and sophistication of the problem are now reaching new levels, fueled by technology and shifting consumer...
Tenant screening is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your investment so here are four tenant screening mistakes that could cost you. Many...
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