The Property Manager
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The Property Manager's Guide to AI

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Introduction.
Understand what AI actually means for your operations, and where it can start saving you time immediately.

Why Property Managers should use AI.
Understand how AI reduces workload, speeds up maintenance, and improves resident experience.

Best Practices for leveraging AI in Property Management.
Learn how to successfully implement AI in your operations with practical best practices that drive real results.

Tips for formatting AI prompts.
Learn how to write effective AI prompts that produce better, faster, and more reliable results.

AI prompt templates for Property Managers.
Get ready-to-use AI prompt templates designed for everyday property management tasks.

Key takeaways: AI and Property Management.
Key takeaways on how AI is transforming property management, and how you can start using it today.

The Property Manager's Guide to Cutting Operational Costs

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Introduction.
Get an overview of how property managers can run more efficient operations while preserving a strong resident experience.

Don’t pay Service Providers without clear approvals.
Learn why documented approvals are essential to prevent unnoticed costs, improve transparency, and avoid financial leakage.

Reduce labor costs with third-party call handling.
Learn how third-party call handling reduces labor costs by eliminating the need for in-house staffing, training, and scaling challenges.

Improve operations with the Theory of Constraints.
Understand how the theory of constraints applies to property management and how optimizing your biggest bottleneck can improve overall performance.

Key takeaways for reducing operational costs.
Review the key strategies you can apply to cut costs, improve efficiency, and streamline your operations.

Achieving Lifestyle Freedom

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Introduction.
Learn how property managers can grow their business without sacrificing their time, energy, and overall quality of life.

Delegate non-strategic work to reclaim your time.
Discover how redistributing day-to-day tasks can reduce overwhelm, improve focus, and give you back control of your time.

Leverage resident experience to create more freedom.
Understand how leveraging resident experience as a competitive advantage can reduce friction, improve efficiency, and free up your time.

Use automation and AI to scale your time.
Discover how using automation and AI can reduce manual work, give you back time, and help you grow without increasing your workload.

Eliminate toxic service culture.
Learn how building a healthy, intentional service culture prevents operational strain and protects your time and energy.

Define Your Path: Growth vs. Lifestyle Freedom.
Explore the different paths to success and learn how to align your business decisions with the kind of life you want to create.

Key takeaways + Improving retention with better operations.
Review the key takeaways and learn how improving your operations can boost retention while supporting a more sustainable, freedom-focused business.

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Unlock the Potential of Digital Insurance
Launch a tailored renter's insurance program

Sure provides tailored renter’s insurance that enables property managers, owners, and residents to protect their property, minimize risk, and experience the peace of mind that comes with the protection of your assets and business.

Most leases require renters insurance. So, we’ve partnered with Sure to provide that option for your residents. While residents aren’t required to use Sure to meet the renter’s insurance requirement, this is still a convenient option you can offer to your tenants. 

All services and products are provided by Sure, not Latchel subject to Sure’s terms and conditions.

Property Inspection Platform
Automate and Organize Inspections with RentCheck
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Make Inspections Easier
RentCheck saves time by enabling residents to complete inspections on their own. Customization and automation ensure the job gets done.

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Stop Wasting Time
Schedule inspections for all stages of the lease cycle at any cadence you choose. RentCheck handles the reminders.

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Instantly Submit Work Orders
Take advantage of Latchel's integration with RentCheck to instantly submit a work order for any maintenance issues that pop up on an inspection.

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Modernize Your Process
Easily compare new and existing inspection reports, side-by-side, and avoid security deposit disputes.

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Prompt Routine Filter Changes and Resident Tasks
Schedule resident reminders to replace filters and other upkeep tasks over the course of the lease lifecycle.

To learn more about RentCheck, talk with a Latchel benefits expert today. All services and products are provided by RentCheck, not Latchel, and subject to RentCheck’s terms and conditions.

Affordable Pest Control

Access world class pest control for a fraction of the normal price. No need for new software or a complicated setup.

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Easy Pest Control
Residents simply reach out to Cover Pest if there is a pest issue, and Cover Pest takes it from there.

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Clarity on Who Pays the Bill
No more awkward conversations about who is responsible for the bill! With Cover Pest as a resident benefit, residents get pest control for covered pests without an additional cost.

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Vendor Sourcing
No more sourcing for vendors! Cover Pest will source and coordinate with vendors for each pest control request

To learn more about Cover Pest, talk to a Latchel benefits specialist today.  All services and products are provided by Cover Pest, not Latchel, and subject to Cover Pest’s terms and conditions.

Air Filter Delivery Subscription

FilterTime is an air filter delivery service that makes it easy and convenient for residents to replace their air filters. FilterTime customers can protect their HVAC system, reduce dust and pollen, save money on energy costs, and more by leveraging this delivery service.

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Reduce Labor for HVAC Issues
Filter delivery service results in a 38% reduction of total HVAC ticket requests.

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Cost Savings on HVAC Repairs
Average HVAC repair costs have increased by 48.7% year over year. an air filter delivery subscription can cut costs up to $250-300 per property per year.

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Energy Reduction
Filter delivery is saving residents $14.82 per month in energy costs.

How it works:

Choose from almost every size and type of air filter including custom-made sizes

Choose how often you want your filters delivered

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 A box of brand new air filters delivered to your resident’s front door

To learn more about FilterTime, talk with a Latchel benefits specialist today. All services and products are provided by FilterTime, not Latchel subject to FilterTime’s terms and conditions.

Boost resident satisfaction and drive good resident behavior through a rewards, incentives, and credit building program
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Drive On-Time Rent Payments
Piñata rewards renters for on-time rent payments through Piñata cash, and boosts renter's credit scores for online payments.

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Boost Resident Satisfaction
$30 gift card to use at select brands and businesses, $25 restaurant card, 720 annual Piñata Cash to use on rewards, Early lease renewal gift.

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Attract and Retain Renters
2 out of 3 renters prefer properties with rent reporting. Plus, residents get incentives for early lease renewals.

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Rewards Residents Love
Residents can use Piñata Cash on brands they know and love, such as: Starbucks, Amazon, Sephora, Lego, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, Doordash, Best Buy, and many more!

Piñata Cash

Residents easily earn Piñata Cash any day of the month by doing things like taking surveys, referring friends, or trying out new products.

Residents also get access to big-ticket giveaways, limited drops and super surges!

And, with exclusive access to our marketplace with over 300,000 deals, residents can squirrel away up to $4,500 annually.

To learn more about Piñata, talk with a member of our benefits team today. All services and products are provided by Piñata, not Latchel subject to Piñata’s terms and conditions.

Master Liability Insurance

Now you have one less thing to worry about with a Master Liability Policy through Obie.

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Affordable Coverage
Affordable policies available with liability coverage starting at $100,000 and up to $300,000 to meet any property manager insurance requirements.

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Stay 100% Compliant
Master policy provides $100,000 for management companies and owners by ensuring 100% of occupied homes and units are covered for property damage liability issues relating to resident negligence.

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Peace of Mind
Liability coverages include perils such as fire, smoke, water, explosion, overflow of sewer, and many others that provide coverage for damages you (the resident) may cause to your unit or home

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Personal Liability
Personal liability coverage is automatically include to protect you against claims where you may be considered legally liable. (Bodily injury claims, dog bite claims, and more)

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Additional Coverages
Additional/expanded coverages are also available. (Pet damage, identity fraud, theft/vandalism, and more are available!)

All services and products are provided through Obie and are subject to Obie’s terms and conditions.

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