Why Tech Startups Are Disrupting Property Management
Property management has been one of the last frontiers of real estate to be touched by the technology revolution but it's an exciting time for both property owners and tenants as startups now turn their focus to the outdated industry.
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Where did property managers come from?
With the industrial revolution in full swing at the end of the 19th century, the demand for housing in US cities skyrocketed.
The level of competition for the few available rental properties meant the job of the owner was simple - collect the rent. There was little need to worry about the comforts of the tenants with a replacement so easy to come by.
As more housing was developed and renting became more i…
