If you talk to any large owner-operator, you’ll likely hear the same frustration: despite having experienced teams and well-defined processes, the average unit turn still drags on for 21 days. Yet the industry standard goal is just 5. Why the gap? It’s not a lack of effort. It’s not a lack of knowledge. The real …
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Most “digital” checklists today are just paper checklists on a smaller screen. They may live inside your phone, but they still require someone to manually walk the unit, tap boxes, jot notes, and hope nothing gets missed. In many cases, they’ve become even more time-consuming, some stretching to 600+ items long. That’s not modernization. That’s …
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Every unit turn comes with a set of familiar questions: Is this fridge still good? Can that stove make it through another lease? Should we replace it now or wait and risk a mid-lease failure? It’s a balancing act between cost, performance, and timing. And for many operators, it’s an act that happens with no …
You’ve walked the unit and you’ve got the scope. The challenge now is making sure everyone involved knows what needs to happen and when. In last week’s blog, we looked at the importance of early condition assessment. But even with a clear picture of what needs to be addressed, the question remains: how do you …
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When a resident moves out, the countdown begins. Every day that unit sits empty adds to vacancy loss, and every delay compounds downstream. One of the most overlooked friction points in the unit turn process is simply how long it takes to assess the condition of the unit. Not just a quick look, but a …
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Vacancy loss is one of the most persistent and costly challenges in property operations. While it’s easy to quantify, calculated simply as the number of days a unit sits empty between tenants, it’s much harder to control. Even the best-run portfolios face significant revenue loss during the turn process. For an average 300-unit property, these …
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Imagine a world where residential property managers don’t just react to maintenance issues—they predict and prevent them. That’s the power of computer vision, and it’s why tools like Tracker are revolutionizing property management. By leveraging smartphone-powered computer vision, Tracker creates precise digital replicas of every unit, turning maintenance from a costly guessing game into a …
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California’s rental law AB 2801 is changing how residential rental managers interact with residents. AB 2801 introduces new and stricter rules around security deposits, requiring documenting property conditions before, during, and after a tenant moves out. While this is more work for local leasing teams, it is also an opportunity to streamline processes and build …
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In my previous posts, I shared my experience as part of the Tracker team and highlighted why Tracker is a must-have for property managers. Now, in the third and final installment, I’ll be diving into some of the coolest features Tracker has to offer. From AI-driven insights and geo-tagging to creating digital models for automating …
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In the first post of this series, I shared my experience as a new member of the Tracker team and how our technology is transforming property management. Now, in Part Two, I’m diving deeper into why Tracker is an absolute must-have for property managers. From automating inspections to building trust with your tenants, this post …
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