Tenant Screening Evolution: From Gate to Match

Part Three of a Series on the Rental Housing Operating System In the first two articles of this series, I explored how the rental housing operating system is evolving across the renter and operator journey. Article 1: Marketing CRM Platforms focused on the companies competing to own marketing, CRM, leasing, and engagement platforms driven byContinue reading “Tenant Screening Evolution: From Gate to Match”

Navigating New Renter Expectations: The Desire for Flexible Living

The rental housing landscape is evolving with a focus on renter engagement and operational efficiency, driven by demographic shifts and affordability issues. Companies are innovating flexible rental solutions that cater to diverse needs, such as co-living and mid-term stays, challenging traditional leasing models and enhancing infrastructure to meet modern renter expectations.

Rental PropTech: Winning Both the Customer and Renter Relationship

Skip to Article 1 of the Series: Marketing CRM Platforms Rental PropTech has historically been bracketed by two worlds: • Top-of-funnel ILS and digital marketing platforms focused on traffic, leads, and leasing to acquire renters.  B2B2C focused. • The bottom-of-funnel, long-standing, property management systems (“PMS” or “PMSs”) focused on accounting, operations, and back-office workflows.  BuiltContinue reading “Rental PropTech: Winning Both the Customer and Renter Relationship”

Rental Industry – Impact of Per Unit Listings

Apartments.com is introducing unit-level listings, allowing renters to assess apartment views, unit locations, and interior appearances without touring. This innovation could revolutionize the rental market by enhancing visibility and tactical advertising. It also raises implications for SEO and property management. Such advancements may affect owner advertising costs positively and negatively.