Category: The Top Floor Podcast

Four Ways to Build a People-First Property Management Business

Because property management is, at its core, all about people, it makes sense that the number one theme we’ve heard…

Why People-First Property Management Strategies Always Win

Over nearly three seasons of The Top Floor podcast, we’ve heard incredible insights and invaluable advice from leaders in real…

How To Go from a Manager to a Leader

What makes a great leader in the property management industry? To find out, we interviewed up-and-coming property management and real…

How to Market Your Jobs to Attract Top Property Management Talent

There’s a new generation of property management talent coming into the job market, and  to hire the leaders of tomorrow,…

The New Rules for Attracting, Retaining, and Leading Top Talent

One of the top challenges property management companies face today is attracting and retaining top talent. And now that a…

Tips to Protect Your Bottom Line Despite Rising Costs Strategies for Maintaining Profitability As Business Costs Increase

Rising costs have hit businesses hard, and property management is no different. In fact, our 2022 Property Management Industry Pulse…

Instead of Cutting Costs, Think About Making Strategic Investments

Back in 2021, AppFolio  co-partnered with the National Apartment Association (NAA) to launch our Property Management Industry Pulse, which revealed…

Controlling Costs: How to Solve for the Industry’s Top Challenge in 2022

What are the top challenges facing property management companies today?  In 2021, AppFolio worked with the National Apartment Association (NAA)…

How to Make Inspections Easier for Your Maintenance Team

Managing onsite inspections across an entire portfolio can be tough for any maintenance team. Staying on top of scheduling, communication…

Why the Right Integrations Are Essential for Inspections

Inspections are part and parcel of the property management process, but they can be time-consuming and difficult to coordinate, especially…