The Property Pulse by LandlordDoc | July 18th, 2025

📈 This Week's Headlines
3 key developments that matter to your rental business

• HUD updates income limits for Section 8 vouchers: New wage-based method boosts eligibility and potential rent ceilings for voucher holders source
• AI tenant screening slashes bad debt: Propertyware's platform cut delinquency by $39 per unit using AI-powered risk scores source
• Insurance premiums spike in high-risk areas: Landlords in Colorado and Nebraska face up to 76% rate increases for 2025 coverage source

🎯 Quick Wins
One actionable tip you can implement this week
This Week: AI-Powered Tenant Screening

• What: Use AI-based tenant screening to reduce bad debt and accelerate lease decisions
• Why: Propertyware reports a $39 per unit drop in bad debt using risk-based AI credit scoring
• How:

1. Sign up for BoomScreen or Propertyware screening tools
2. Set criteria for ability and willingness to pay
3. Sync with your leasing platform for instant risk flags
   Cost: $65/month for 10 units
   Time: 1 hour setup

📊 By the Numbers
Market data that impacts your decisions (chart may not be visible in email – you can view it in the article on the LandlordDoc.com website).