3 Software Tools to Make You a Zen Landlord

Property management can be a stressful business. Everyday a landlord is required to conquer a mountain of work with frequent interruptions, respond to emergencies with a level head, communicate clearly, keep track of the tidal wave of tasks that wash over your desk, meet deadlines, and serve residents with care. Landlords are stressed out and need a little help bringing zen to their property. I’ve discovered three apps that will completely transform the way you run your property and remove the stress that characterizes your day:

Slack: Be Less Busy (communication software for your team)

This app will enable you and your team to keep each other in the loop through messaging. Communication is one of the most important pieces of managing your property and you need a tool that will keep everyone in the know at all times. Slack provides an excellent way to keep your team informed through it’s mobile and web messaging apps. You can message your entire team, or just one member. Slack makes collaboration and communication easy and fun.

Todoist: Accomplish More, Everyday (task management software)

Todoist is by far the most effective tool for task management in a property management team setting. You can create a task, assign it to your leasing agent or maintenance tech, enter a due date and get an update when that task is complete. This app eliminates micro managing and post it notes. You never have to wonder if you forgot something or if a team member is getting things done on time.

Buffer: A smarter way to share on social media (social media management)

Social media is the one area of your job that you actually enjoy but never get the chance to spend time on. Buffer makes it easy to make social a priority. This platform enables you to register each of your property’s social media accounts so that you can manage your posts from one place. Schedule posts and measure engagement on one beautifully designed platform. Buffer created a profoundly simple app to help you create content called Pablo. Pablo will help you create engaging image and text content quickly and easily.

No need to integrate any of these tools into the existing software you use. These are great stand alone online tools and apps to help you worry less, get more done and have more fun at your property.