Utility Billing and Cost Recovery Insights
The Easiest Way to Offer Internet at Your Property
Offering Internet as a community amenity is one of the fastest ways to add value for residents and simplify life for your team. With Livable’s Community Internet Billing , you can provide bulk-rate Internet services without managing individual accounts, payments, or service changes. Livable works directly with your Internet provider to make setup, billing, and resident management simple from start to finish.
How to Do Utility Billing in AppFolio (the Easy Way)
Property managers rely on AppFolio every day to simplify accounting, rent collection, and communication with residents. It’s an all-in-one platform designed to make property management easier. But when it comes to utility billing, many managers still end up juggling spreadsheets, absorbing costs, or spending hours trying to make the numbers work. The good news? There’s an easier way. With Livable’s self-service integration, you can handle utility billing directly inside your AppFolio workflow —no extra software, no complicated add-ons.
Simplify Utility Billing and Boost ROI with Livable
Property managers and independent rental owners face a common challenge: utility billing. It’s time-consuming, complex, and often leads to lost profits. Whether you’re not billing at all, struggling with outdated software, or frustrated with providers who don’t prioritize your needs, Livable offers a modern solution that simplifies billing, maximizes net operating income (NOI), and promotes sustainability.
Boost Your Property ROI with Smart Utility Billing Solutions
Maximize Your Profit with Smarter Utility Management In today’s multifamily housing market, rising utility costs are a silent threat to property ROI. Water, electricity, and gas expenses can erode cash flow, reducing the returns that landlords and property managers rely on. Livable’s Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) offers a powerful solution, enabling you to recover utility costs , streamline operations, and boost ROI. With a tech-driven platform integrated with tools like AppFolio, Livable empowers AAOA members to turn utility management into a profit driver. This article explores how RUBS can enhance your property’s financial performance and why Livable is the ideal partner.
How Utility Trends & Legislation Are Reshaping Rental Property Management
Making Sense of a Changing Utilities Landscape
How Extreme Weather is Reshaping Property Management
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, affecting communities worldwide. Property owners and managers are increasingly forced to adapt to unpredictable conditions, from heatwaves and hurricanes to prolonged droughts and heavy storms. As climate change accelerates, its impact on the housing industry and utility management is undeniable. Understanding these shifts and implementing resilience strategies is essential for maintaining sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective property management practices. In this article, we explore how changing weather patterns affect property operations and what can be done to prepare for an uncertain future.
AI: A Double-Edged Sword for housing providers Facing Rising Energy Costs
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized countless industries, but its impact on energy consumption and costs is a complex issue. For housing providers, AI presents both opportunities and challenges as they grapple with rising energy bills. The Energy-Hungry Beast: AI's Power Consumption One of the most...
RUBS Can Help You Find Savings... in the Trash!
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
In a world of softening rental markets and rising utilities, cost recovery is essential to your bottom line. As a Property Owner/Manager, protecting your bottom line – your net operating income (NOI) – is more crucial than ever. But don't worry, here at Livable we've got you covered with proven best practices to boost...
How To Practice Conservation Every Summer Weekend
Summer weekends are longer and lazier. (Maybe it's the heat?) They're also a great time to remember our responsibility toward the environment amidst the cookouts, pool parties and games. Summer weekends can be times for both celebration and conservation. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there’s no need to...
How To Practice Good Conservation This July 4th Weekend
With Independence Day coming and, for many, an extra long weekend, it’s a great time to remember our responsibility toward the environment amidst the celebratory cookouts, pool parties and fireworks. The July 4th weekend can be a time for both celebration and conservation: there’s no need to compromise on either! This...
Maximizing Savings and Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide to Reducing Water and Utility Costs through RUBS this Summer
Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) are becoming increasingly relevant as a means of cost savings, especially in multi-family dwellings. They provide a transparent and equitable method for allocating utility costs based on factors like occupancy and unit size, while encouraging individual conservation efforts. With...