The 2026 State of the Property Management Industry Report

For property managers, compliance management is a constant balancing act of tracking deadlines, managing paperwork, and staying on top of ever-changing laws. This process can be expensive, not just in potential fines, but in the time and resources...

For most property managers, maintenance is a cost center. It’s a reactive cycle of emergency calls and unexpected repairs that drains time and money. According to our 2026 Property Management Industry Report, maintenance ranks as property managers’ second-highest...

Maintenance has always been property management’s biggest pain point. According to Buildium’s 2026 State of the Property Management Industry Report, 38% of rental owners say maintenance is their top source of stress—more than filling vacancies, managing residents, or...

Maintenance remains one of the most significant—and stressful—aspects of property management. According to our 2026 Property Management Industry Report, 93% of property management companies report that at least one major expense has increased over the past year. The...

The terms AI and automation are everywhere in property management, and they often get used interchangeably. To help clarify the difference, we sat down with Brittaney Brannock, Product Marketing Manager at Buildium.  This post draws from her experience...

Since 2018, property managers have been able to take advantage of various tax breaks authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). However, several of those tax breaks were originally set to expire at the end of...

If you’ve looked at your properties’ utility bills lately, you know that energy costs can significantly impact your bottom line. Rising utility expenses affect homeowners and property managers alike, but as a property manager, there are strategic steps...

Forecasting rental repairs is no easy task—after all, you can’t predict exactly when an HVAC system will fail, a pipe will burst, or a roof will sustain damage. As a property manager, surprises are the last thing you...