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Property Management Software
Property management software supports rental-property records and workflows, such as leasing, communication, maintenance and reporting.
Property management software supports the records and workflows involved in managing rental properties. Depending on the product, it can include leasing records, resident communication, maintenance requests, payment records and financial reporting.
The software category is broader than a resident portal or a single maintenance tool. Available functions and deployment options vary; the category name alone does not establish which features a particular system includes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is property management software just a resident portal?
No. A portal can be one part of a broader platform. The cited AppFolio overview also describes leasing, maintenance, payment and reporting functions.
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