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AI: A Double-Edged Sword for housing providers Facing Rising Energy Costs

Posted by Livable Content Team on Sep 3, 2024 5:46:55 PM

RUBS Can Help You Find Savings... in the Trash!

Posted by Livable Content Team on Aug 1, 2024 11:44:44 AM

Most apartment communities aren’t seeing the potential savings right in their own backyard. One of the ways apartment housing providers choose to manage their utility costs is through a Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS). RUBS is a system that allows housing providers to share costs with residents by allocating billing amounts based on unit occupancy, square footage, or a similar metric. By dividing the cost between owner and residents, housing providers can increase their net operating income and encourage saving resources.

Boost Your Property's Net Operating Income: A Guide to Maximizing Profit

Posted by Livable Content Team on Jul 30, 2024 12:57:46 PM

How To Practice Conservation Every Summer Weekend

Posted by Livable Content Team on Jul 26, 2024 12:30:43 PM

How To Practice Good Conservation This July 4th Weekend

Posted by Livable Content Team on Jul 2, 2024 4:56:37 PM

Maximizing Savings and Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide to Reducing Water and Utility Costs through RUBS this Summer

Posted by Livable Content Team on Jun 6, 2024 4:10:04 PM

Part 4: More Tech That Boosts Revenue and NOI for Housing Providers

Posted by Livable Content Team on Oct 12, 2023 7:16:22 PM



Note: This is part four of our series on technology innovations that help property owners and managers get the most from their investments. 

So far, we’ve discussed a few amazing property management platforms that can help independent rental owners and professional property managers get the most out of their rental investments, as well as systems that can detect water leaks and make inspections easier from anywhere in the world. Today, we’re going to discuss Simple Sub water meters and Dwellsy, a marketplace for both renters and tenants. Read on to explore the unique features of these applications and how each can help grow your business.

Part 3: Tech Supports Property Owners for Greater NOI

Posted by Livable Content Team on Sep 1, 2023 10:27:13 AM



Note: This is part three of our series on technology innovations that help property owners and managers get the most from their investments. 

So far, we’ve discussed a few amazing property management platforms that can help independent rental owners and professional property managers get the most out of their rental investments. Today, we’re going to discuss NOWi water sensors that help detect water leaks and RentCheck, a mobile app that helps both Housing Providers and Residents conduct accurate property inspections more easily. Read on to explore the unique features of these applications and how each can help grow your business.

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Smart saver tip of the month

Insulating water pipes is a quick and inexpensive way to lower water-heating costs. The easy upgrade reduces heat loss and allows you to lower your buildings’ water temperature setting by two to four degrees. Plus, since water doesn’t take as long to heat up, less of this precious resource is wasted waiting for faucets and showers to get to the appropriate temperature.

On smaller buildings, this is a definite DIY job that should take less than a day to complete. Check out the U.S. Department of Energy’s website for a comprehensive shopping list and step-by-step instructions.