Explainers
Plain-language explainers
Straight answers to the terms shared and rental living operators run into, from what a PMS is to how BTR, PBSA, HMO, and flex living differ.
What Is Coliving Software? A 2026 Explainer
Coliving software is a property management system built for per-bed inventory, housemate matching, shared billing, and community programming. Here is what it does and how it differs from a generic PMS.
Read the explainer →What Is a Property Management System (PMS)?
A property management system (PMS) is software that helps operators manage leasing, rent, maintenance, residents, and reporting in one place. Here is what a PMS does and the types available.
Read the explainer →What Is Build-to-Rent (BTR)?
Build-to-Rent (BTR) is purpose-built rental housing developed specifically to be rented, not sold. Here is what BTR means, how it differs from traditional rental, and the software it needs.
Read the explainer →What Is PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation)?
PBSA stands for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation: housing developed specifically for students. Here is what PBSA means, how it operates, and the software it requires.
Read the explainer →What Is an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation)?
An HMO is a House in Multiple Occupation: a property rented by three or more people from more than one household sharing facilities. Here is what an HMO is, the licensing rules, and the software operators need.
Read the explainer →What Is Flex Living?
Flex living is a rental model offering furnished, service-included homes across a range of stay lengths, from a few nights to several months, under one operation. Here is how it works and how it differs from serviced apartments and coliving.
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