Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way recently. It's become a day-to-day problem solver, silly music generator, and even a listening ear to many. And that's just the tip of the automation iceberg.

AI is also showing promising perks in the property management industry and even real estate industry—from automating maintenance requests and lease renewals to offering AI-powered tenant screening and showings. While much of it is still in the works, some AI tools are already being adopted by property managers all over the US.

Why AI?

But, why use AI property management tools at all? It's a personal choice, but it's important to understand the relevance of it. According to Marketo, 76% of those who automate their business see a return on investment (ROI) within the first year. So, while this is a broad statistic, the reality is, there's much to gain when it comes to using AI for your property management business.

Not only that, but it can be useful for handling the not-so-fun side of property management, such as organizing data, messaging prospective tenants, and automating routine tasks.

Now, let's explore how to use AI tools to make being a property manager easier.

How to Use AI Property Management Tools

With popular AI apps such as ChatGPT and Google Bard becoming more mainstream, you've got endless ways to start automating your routine tasks as a property manager. Everything from speeding up applicant response times to using AI-powered tools like smart home systems can save time and money while increasing tenant satisfaction.

Here are some examples of how implementing ai can have benefits.

Talk to Your Tenants Faster

According to Zillow, 71% of potential renters asking about a listing expect to hear back from a property manager within 24 hours. But if you're busy or have several properties to manage, a response this quick may be complicated.

AI Chatbots

Thanks to AI chatbots such as EnlightenXO or Ada, property managers can set up instant responses via text or email. This frees up your time spent responding and making phone calls, and at the same time, tenants receive accurate and friendly responses around the clock.

Speed Up the Lease Agreement Process

Gone are the days of signing and mailing printed paperwork. Now that e-signatures are common, you can automate your signing process. The tool we most recommend for setting up leases and rental agreements is available on our very own property management platform (TenantCloud).

TenantCloud Leasing Tools

In TenantCloud, you can automate the leasing process by setting up new leases, adding property and tenant details, and getting everything signed digitally with eSign. (How's that for tooting our own horn?)

Lumin PDF

Another new tool on the market for AI lease agreements is Lumin PDF. Lumin helps you create professional, AI-powered lease agreements in just a few minutes. (Free to try, although additional costs may apply.)

Get Predictive Maintenance with Smart Devices

When your tenant discovers a leak under their sink, it has often left enough damage to require expensive repairs. But specific smart home devices can now monitor and detect leaks and other issues in real-time, otherwise known as predictive maintenance.

These tools collect data from smart leak detectors, HVAC performance sensors, water usage monitors, and roof sensors. AI then analyzes the data for unusual patterns, such as increased vibrations or abnormal moisture levels to detect problems before they become costly repairs.

Smart Home Automation

A simple smart leak detector installed under a faucet or home appliance with Wi-Fi capabilities can help you detect issues faster, saving you money.

  • HVAC Efficiency Monitoring: Using sensors to monitor HVAC system performance, AI can predict maintenance needs to help prevent unexpected repairs.
  • Roof Maintenance: Specific roof sensors can let you know if it detects a leak before it has a chance to create further damage.
  • Home Appliance Monitoring: Newer appliances like washing machines and refrigerators often have built-in sensors to monitor the machine's vibrations while it runs. AI algorithms analyze this data in real time, detecting patterns that might indicate the need for repair.

By combining predictive and automated maintenance requests, property managers can be better equipped to handle maintenance requests without surprises.

Streamline Your Accounting

As a property manager, handling finances can be time-consuming. Everything from collecting rent, tracking expenses, and researching rental rates is on your shoulders. Luckily, there are several AI-powered tools hitting the finance market as well.

QuickBooks AI Tools

Accounting apps like QuickBooks has been using AI to speed up efficiency for its users. Their most notable tool is the AI-reconciliation tool, which automatically scans your transactions and identifies potential issues. This built-in intuition makes it easier for property management professionals and other business owners to catch discrepancies ahead of time.

Automating with TenantCloud + QuickBooks

TenantCloud provides a QuickBooks integration and native accounting tools to help you track rental income, maintenance expenses, and overall cash flow. Plus, with automated rent payments, you can make sure your tenants have everything they need to pay you on time, every time.

Top AI-Powered Apps to Increase Operational Efficiency

Cloudia via TenantCloud

With automated property management systems like TenantCloud, you can increase your efficiency even before AI—with everything you need easily accessible in one place. In addition, TenantCloud recently launched a new AI-powered listing tool to help property managers write listing descriptions with the touch of a button. Best part? It has an adorable name: Cloudia.

  • Features: Cloudia is a built-in listing assistant that uses your photos and other details on your rental listing to put together a unique listing description in seconds. It's available for all TenantCloud users who have listing features.
  • Benefits: All-in-one property management platform with built-in AI tools that can be accessed via smartphone or computer, anytime, anywhere.

TenantCloud also provides time-saving tools like online rent collection, 1099-Tax Forms, built-in tenant screening and income insights, and more.

Vivint

Vivint Home Automation is a smart home company that focuses on empowering homeowners and property managers with smarter home solutions.

With their equipment installed on your rental property, you can monitor things like leaks and add a layer of security to your rental.

Vivint is constantly working with AI to provide more intuitive and integrated equipment.

  • Features: Security cameras, electronic door locks, garage door sensors, glass break sensors, leak sensors, and more.
  • Benefits: A robust smart home solution for securing and monitoring properties.

Integrated chatbots

With their natural language processing capabilities, AI chatbots such as Ada and Enlighten XO ensure that property management communication is quick, efficient, and friendly.

  • Features: AI chatbots provide 24/7 availability for tenant and team assistance. They offer quick responses, understand requests, and can generate human-like responses. Instant access to property information enhances communication and overall efficiency.
  • Benefits: Chatbots enhance efficiency, improve tenant experiences, reduce workloads, save costs, and ensure consistent, low-risk communication.

Zillow 3D Home® Tours

Did you know that Zillow uses AI to enhance their virtual home tours? Potential renters can thoroughly examine properties virtually, without making an in-person visit. This helps property management professionals drive more interest without having to show up in person. As a bonus, TenantCloud users can market their properties on Zillow inside TenantCloud's dashboard.

  • Features: Virtual tours and easy exploration.
  • Benefits: Increased tenant interest, reduced in-person property visits, enhanced engagement.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT, by OpenAI, is an advanced tool that uses machine learning to generate human-like text. Think of it as a 24/7 assistant who can work around the clock without getting tired.

For this reason, ChatGPT is an exceptional for efficient property management. Think of all the tasks on your to-do list: writing listing descriptions, emailing property owners, messaging tenants about rent collection, etc. If the idea of having to write or brainstorm makes you want to run for the hills, consider using an AI tool, such as ChatGPT.

Here are some ways to use it:

  • Quieries: Train ChatGPT to write up quick responses to common queries your potential tenants and current tenants might ask. Save your responses in a file for easy retrieval.
  • Ad Copy: Create ads for your listings with ChatGPT, helping you attract more leads.
  • Review leases: Have ChatGPT review important documents like rental agreements and notices for grammatical and other errors. Keep in mind, it is not a substitute for an attorney, so it's always a good idea to use legally approved documents first.
  • Create a To-Do list: Have too much on your plate? Ask your fellow AI tool to schedule out your property management tasks.

ChatGPT plans to continue to improve its machine learning to be able to support more business needs, including property management companies, so be sure to keep tabs on it in the near future.

  • Features: AI bots can generate listing ads, write emails, proofread documents, maintain an FAQ log on your listing or website, and more.
  • Benefits: Free and premium versions are available via app and website. Quick response time, intuitive and user-friendly app.

Snappt Verification

Snappt Income Verification gives property management companies and landlords an AI-powered way to verify applicant income quickly and confidently. Instead of manually reviewing pay stubs or worrying about increasingly sophisticated fraud, Snappt analyzes documents for authenticity, accuracy, and risk indicators—flagging inconsistencies that are easy to miss.

This helps reduce bad debt, protects against fraudulent applications, and gives you greater confidence when approving tenants. With a simple, seamless workflow right inside TenantCloud, you can make faster decisions, lower risk, and keep your rentals protected.

How to Use AI-Powered Tools in Your Workflow

When you're staring at a month's worth of time-consuming tasks, it can feel overwhelming on where to start automating. You want to find out what tools work best for you, while avoiding those that won't be worth the effort.

If you can identify where you spend the most time or face the highest risk, then introduce AI tools that remove friction and improve decision-making. Whether you’re using AI to verify income, detect fraud, automate leasing tasks, analyze accounting data, streamline maintenance, or enhance smart home functionality, the goal is the same: reduce manual work while gaining clearer insights.

Time-Saving Tip

Start small, layer tools into your existing systems, and choose solutions that integrate well with your current platform stack. When used strategically, AI helps property managers work more efficiently, protect their portfolio, improve renter experiences, and ultimately scale with confidence.

A Word on Tenant Safety

Keep in mind that while many AI apps are useful in managing your property management tasks, some are less secure than others. Don't use AI to handle sensitive information, like tenant data, private tenant communication, tenant screening data, or complex issues like evictions.

Always pay attention to the tasks that require human oversight. There are plenty of other tasks you can automate that won't result in data leaks or incorrect information.

In Summary

AI is quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools in property management, helping landlords and property managers save time, reduce risk, and improve tenant experiences. From automating communication and streamlining leasing to detecting fraud, predicting maintenance needs, and simplifying accounting, AI-powered tools can make day-to-day management significantly easier.

You don’t have to adopt everything at once—start small, experiment, and choose the AI solutions that truly support your workflow, your properties, and your tenants.

Try TenantCloud for Free

If you’re ready to see how AI can simplify your workload and help you run a more efficient rental business, TenantCloud is a great place to start.

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