Every construction project has a finish line—but that’s just the beginning when your goal is turning properties into income-producing rentals. 🏠 The moment your build is complete (or nearly complete), you need a system to fill units fast, attract quality tenants, and maximize your return on investment.
The best way to do that? Pair the powerful property management tools of AppFolio with immersive 3D virtual tours to market your new rentals like a pro—even before they’re ready for in-person showings. 💼📸
Let’s explore how to transform your construction projects into profitable, high-occupancy rental properties using AppFolio and 3D tour tech.
When you're converting new builds into rentals, traditional marketing methods often fall short:
This is where 3D virtual tours make all the difference. 🤳
They help prospects visualize the space, walk through remotely, and get excited—even if the property isn’t move-in ready yet.
🔗 Related: Using 3D Virtual Tours to Showcase New Construction Rentals on AppFolio
AppFolio offers an all-in-one leasing and management platform for rental operators. But when paired with 3D tours, it becomes a leasing machine.
Here’s what AppFolio enables you to do:
By using AppFolio + 3D tours, your brand-new rental homes look professional and lease-ready, even before final cleaning.
🧠 More Insights: Seamless Virtual Tour Integration with AppFolio: A Complete Guide
Imagine you’re a builder finishing up a 12-unit duplex project. The paint isn’t dry yet, but you want to start cash flowing immediately after final inspection.
With 3D tours captured at 95% completion and listings published in AppFolio:
This is the construction-to-rental profitability advantage you gain with immersive media.
📌 Related read: 3D Virtual Tours for House Builders: Enhance Rental Listings on AppFolio
Don’t worry if you don’t own a 3D camera or Matterport scanner. You can still create immersive media with AI-powered photo-to-video tools.
Platforms like PhotoAIVideo.com let you:
This approach is perfect for:
📘 Learn more: How to Generate Real Estate Videos From Just Photos in Under 5 Minutes
Listings with 3D tours or video tours perform significantly better than those with just static photos. Here’s why:
With AppFolio tracking analytics, you’ll see:
🎯 Improve your listing results: The Anatomy of a High-Converting Real Estate Video (with AI)
To make this repeatable across future projects, create a virtual tour + listing launch SOP:
📅 Bonus: The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)
While 3D tours are the core asset, your marketing can shine brighter when you include:
💥 Use these elements to stand out on platforms like Zillow, Facebook, and Google Maps.
📚 Read: Why AI Video is the New Standard for Listing Presentations
Vacancy is expensive. Let’s do the math:
Example:
If 3D tours and AppFolio cut vacancy by just 2 weeks per unit, you gain back $9,500 in income—on just one project.
💸 Expand your margins: AI vs. Traditional Video Editing: Cost, Time, and ROI Breakdown
Every day your property sits empty post-construction is money left on the table. But by combining AppFolio’s modern property management system with 3D tours or AI video content, you can:
Whether you’re building duplexes, single-family homes, or entire communities—this approach will help you turn projects into profitable rentals with zero delay.
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