How Green Buildings Drive Impact for Earth Day and Beyond
It usually starts with a small moment. Someone notices the constant drip of a leaky faucet. A maintenance tech flags a building that’s using way more water than expected. A property manager wonders if energy costs really have to be that high.…
Ask an Expert with Kenny Bement
Meet Kenny Bement If you think all accountants are quiet number-crunchers in dark rooms… you haven’t met Kenny Bement. Our Chief Accounting Officer has been at Conservice for just over a year, but his finance chops run deep…like, wrote-the-actual-accounting-rules and numbers-are-in-my-blood deep. He’s worked…
BTR Breakdown: Key Insights from IMN
We are fresh back from IMN BTR with some key insights. Watch Zach break it down and build it back (to rent).
Reading the Tariff Tea Leaves: What’s in the Cards for the Multifamily Market in 2025?
Phew. What a whirlwind the last few months have been. Between shifting policies and economic tremors, who wouldn’t love a psychic reading to see where this is all headed? And if there’s one change that could have a particularly strong…
DI…Why? Our Industry’s Journey from Self Service to Managed Utilities
History doesn’t loop in circles—it zig zags in figure eights. And after 25 years supporting the property management industry, (did we mention it’s our quarter-century anniversary this year?) we’ve watched property owners and managers navigate everything from the predictable tides…
Substandard Submeters? Ditch the Subpar for the Superb
You know you’re officially an expert in utility management when innovative metering systems get you excited and submeters are the cherry on top. These small but mighty devices provide granular insights into energy, water, and gas usage, helping property owners…
We, Robot: The Multifamily AI and Centralization Connection
Way back in 2004, the world knew the Artificial Intelligence revolution was coming. With films like I, Robot and the astutely named A.I. Artificial Intelligence, we saw depictions of humanoid robots roaming the planet and pulling on our heartstrings. It’s now 2025, and…
Bringing Bulk Internet to Single Family Rentals at Scale
Bulk internet programs have long been a game-changer for multifamily operators, offering reliable, high-speed internet as an in-demand amenity to residents while boosting property success. But implementing a bulk internet program in a single family rental (SFR) environment presents unique…
Utility Wisdom: Bulk Internet 101 with Mike Doucette
Tired of dealing with resident WiFi complaints, endless provider calls, and move-in connectivity headaches? Bulk internet is your solution! In this video, we’ll break down how always-on, high-speed internet powered by Onboard boosts resident satisfaction, reduces complaints, and simplifies property…
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Utility University: March 2026
Utility costs are rising but this isn’t just another temporary spike. From increasing energy demand to the growing role of internet as essential infrastructure, the utility landscape is evolving fast. Here’s what property teams need to know to stay ahead.
The ROAD to Housing Act: What It Means for Supply, Renters, and Operators
The Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act on March 12 with an 89-10 vote. That kind of margin is rare, especially for something as complex as housing policy. On paper, that kind of support should signal momentum. In reality,…
What 650 Property Audits Revealed About Utility Rate Misalignment
Most utility bills are treated as a given. They arrive, they’re processed, and they’re paid. In some cases, they’re allocated or passed through to residents, but structurally, they are rarely questioned. Utilities tend to sit in the category of “fixed”…
The 8 Climate Hazards Multifamily Investors Should Be Screening For
Some hazards create gradual operational pressure. Others introduce the potential for sudden, high-impact loss events. Some are widespread across nearly every region. Others are highly concentrated geographically but carry larger financial consequences when they occur. Understanding those differences is critical when screening portfolios. Because not all climate hazards carry the same implications for multifamily performance.
Vacant Cost Recovery (VCR): The Complete 2026 Guide
Utility billing doesn’t always line up cleanly with move-ins and move-outs. When it doesn’t, properties often end up covering costs that belong to residents. This article walks through how Vacant Cost Recovery helps catch those gaps and recover what would otherwise be lost.
New Rules. Same Old Trash. Ask an Expert with Tedd Schonsheck
Meet Tedd Schonsheck: Waste strategist. Former Army officer. Recovering retail executive. Now, he’s one of the people dedicated to making sure trash actually works for property owners and managers.
Climate Risk Is Now a Portfolio Allocation Question, Not a Reporting Exercise
A practical framework for screening climate risk in multifamily portfolios and identifying market and asset hotspots.
Keep the Heat On: Utility Assistance Resources for Property Teams This Winter
Record-breaking cold across the East is driving heating costs higher and putting pressure on residents and property teams alike.. Meanwhile, in our headquarters in Utah, we’re still scanning the mountains for snow (we’re not bitter). But across the country, winter…
Exploring the YoY Energy Price Hikes
Why Doing Everything Right Still Costs More First the lightning. Then the thunderclap. Right? The lightning. Over the last 18 months, AI, in all of its many and emerging forms, roared across the U.S. And while cultural and enterprise hesitance…
Onboard Is Now Conservice Internet Management
Since 2017, Onboard has been singularly focused on transforming how internet is delivered, supported, and monetized in the real estate industry. We’ve built a platform that simplifies bulk and non-bulk internet programs for owners, enhances the resident experience, and drives…
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