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MDU / Multifamily Tech

Q4 2026

Quantified Consumer

Connected Communities: PropTech Priorities & ROI

This business-to-business study explores the strategic priorities, challenges, and ROI perceptions driving smart technology investments in multifamily and master-planned communities. Through in-depth surveys with property owners and operators, the research identifies adoption trends for proptech solutions such as access control, resident apps, bulk internet and managed Wi-Fi, energy automation, and IoT-enabled services.

The study quantifies motivations for deployment, ranging from operational efficiency to resident satisfaction, and examines the metrics to identify success. It also assesses key barriers, budget planning, and vendor selection criteria, offering valuable insights for solution providers targeting this growing segment.

Key questions addressed:

1) How have the drivers and barriers for smart building technologies evolved?
2) What are owners/operators planning for smart building technology investments?
3) What timeline are MDU owner/operators considering?
4) How has the market for bulk internet evolved in the face of changing regulations?
5) What are multifamily owners and operators looking for in their technology partners and vendors? 

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Executive Summary

Percentage of Multifamily Owners or Operators With One or More Solutions Deployed in Portfolio

Plans on Deploying, Upgrading, or Replacing Technology Within the Next Year

Impact of Smart Building Solutions on Select Metrics

Networking Standards Used in Largest Property in Portfolio for Select Technologies

Estimated Timeline of Making Technology Purchasing Decisions

Factors Holding Company Back from Deploying Smart Solutions

Property Technology Adoption

Percentage of Multifamily Properties With One or More Installed Solutions in Portfolio

Deployment Locations for Smart Building Solutions: Property Type

NPS of Property Technology Solutions

Technology Fragmentation

Smart Building and Technology Fragmentation Strategies

Systems Integrated into Smart Building Platform/Aggregator

Self-Reported Brand of Real Estate or Property Management System Used

Resident Amenities

Adoption of Multifamily Amenities: Traditional Amenities

Adoption of Multifamily Amenities: Tech-Enabled Amenities

Devices Included in Smart Amenity Package

Type of Digital Tools Offered for Residents

EV Charger Location

Internet and Connectivity

Wi-Fi Adoption by Multifamily Owning or Operating Companies

Property Wi-Fi in Multifamily Communities

Reasons for Deploying Managed Wi-Fi

Service Provider for Managed Wi-Fi

Bulk Internet Service Providers

Bulk Internet in Multifamily Communities

Payment Model for Bulk Internet

Drivers for Offering Bulk Internet

Barriers to Bulk Internet Adoption

Multifamily Owner or Operator Satisfaction with Internet and Wi-Fi Service

Resident NPS for Bulk vs. Retail Internet in MDUs

Drivers and Barriers of Technology Deployment

Impact of Smart Building Solutions on Select Metrics

Reasons for Deploying Electronic Access Control Systems

Method of Measuring Access Control Effectiveness

Reasons for Deploying Video Surveillance

Method of Measuring Video Surveillance Effectiveness

Reasons for Deploying Smart Thermostats

Method of Measuring Smart Thermostat Effectiveness

Reasons for Deploying Smart Water Meters/Water Leak Detectors

Method of Measuring Leak Detector Effectiveness

Reasons for Deploying Smart Irrigation Controls

Reasons for Deploying Package Management Solution

Reasons for Deploying Maintenance Management Solution

Reasons for Deploying EV Charging Stations

Method of Measuring EV Charger Effectiveness

Factors Holding Company Back from Deploying Smart Solutions

Future Roadmap

Major Company Initiatives in Next Five Years

Use of AI Technology

Plans on Deploying Technology in the Next Five Years

Expected Timeline of Making Changes to Solutions

Important Factors When Evaluating Technology Solution Vendors

Top 3 Important Factors Evaluating Technology Solution Vendors

Preferred Smart Building Platform Partners

Market Sizing – Largest Property

Age of Largest Property

Type of Residential Buildings on Largest Property

Number of Units in Largest Property

Classification of Largest Property

Bulk Internet Adoption by Property Class

Bulk Internet Adoption by Property Type

Technologies Installed on Largest Property

Technologies Installed on Largest Property by Property Type

Smart Building Networking Solutions

Respondent Overview

Company Type

Type of Properties Owned or Managed

Length of Ownership

Type of Housing Included in Company Portfolio

Number of Multi-Unit, Residential Properties Owned/Managed

Total Number of Residential Units Owned/Managed

Type of Buildings Owned or Managed in Portfolio

Company Annual Revenue

Size of MDU Properties Included in Respondent Portfolio

Company Operating Regions (Total = 100%)

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