56% of property owners prefer managers who deliver stronger results for less money, aided by automation and AI

FacilGo, the ultimate AI-driven maintenance, turn, and renovation platform for the multifamily and single-family property markets, is advising residential property management business leaders to leverage technology solutions for maintenance in the coming year, as flattened budgets force businesses to deliver more with less and rent prices plateau.

Industry reports predict that operational costs will continue to climb, while rent growth and owner contributions remain stagnant. This squeeze will force companies to rethink every dollar spent, especially in maintenance, the largest controllable expense for most portfolios. According to Buildium, 56% of property owners say maintenance support is their number one source of stress, and the main reason they hire a property manager.

“2026 revenues are going to be fairly flat in the residential property rental market,” said FacilGo CEO Ken Murai. “As a result, companies need to find other ways to save money. Maintenance is a great way to do that. By taking control of maintenance, residential property businesses can increase renewals and minimize a cost that can be really variable, guaranteeing a higher bottom line in a difficult market.”

Technology is the ideal way to deliver high-quality service without overspending. AI and automation are moving from nice-to-have to mission-critical. AI adoption in property management jumped from 20% in 2024 to 58% in 2025. The best investments are smart tools that help a company work smarter instead of harder, and directly impact performance metrics like NOI and occupancy, provide real-time insights, and support multiple teams. Platforms that don’t deliver measurable results should be trimmed from flattening budgets.

About FacilGo

FacilGo is an all-inclusive AI-enhanced platform for residential rental property turnover, renovation, maintenance, and call centers. The FacilGo platform streamlines work orders, procurement, services, bidding, project management, and invoicing into a seamless process within a single database to maximize NOI and ROI. FacilGo solutions have seen amazing results at properties across North America, and are trusted by property companies of all sizes.

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