Can AI Help Property Managers with Inspection Reports?
A company has launched a new AI property management tool it says can make property inspection reports faster, consistent and easier to act on.
DoorLoop says it uses guided multi-photo capture and instant report generation...
The Growth of Rent-Now, Pay-Later Plans
A growing number of companies are now offering rent-now, pay-later plans that pay the landlord in full each month, then charge the tenant smaller amounts two or three times over the course of the...
5 Steps To Going Smoke-Free In Your Multiunit Housing
By The Department of Health and Human Services
Tobacco Prevention and Control
Enforcing a smoke-free policy may seem like a daunting task, but with clear communication and implementation, you will find that offering safer, healthier housing...
FTC Plans To Set Rules And Regulation On Rental Housing Fees
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it is asking for authority to set rules and regulate fees in the rental housing market.
The FTC is planning a “significant regulatory action” and must undergo review before...
3 Steps For Dealing With Tenants And Frozen Pipes
Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result this winter from Keepe.
No. 1 – The...
Landlord Hank: Are Frozen Pipes In Rentals A Big Deal?
Frozen pipes in rentals - are they a big deal is the question several landlords were asking this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal...
Coworking Has Replaced the Business Center-Data Explains Why
Coworking has replaced the traditional apartment business center as 75% say access to coworking spaces directly influences their decision to renew their lease.
By Becky McLaughlin
For years, the business center was treated as a baseline...
Renters Were In No Hurry To Find A Place In 2025
The share of renters who were “just looking” or “in no hurry” in find a place peaked in 2025, according to a new report from Apartment List.
Renters were taking their time because of high...
Rental Market’s Peak Season Becoming Less Pronounced
The rental market’s traditional seasonality is flattening and its timing is changing, according to a new report from Apartment List.
In the past, most people moved in the springs and summers, while the fall and...
Apartment Owner’s Open Letter To Portland City Council
By Aaron Kirk Douglas
Open letter to City of Portland City Council and Mayor Keith Wilson
Re: City Council Doc. 2025-478 ($20.7M in unspent Rental Services Office funds).
Public hearing: Wed., Jan. 21, 6 p.m.
Dear Chair and...