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The U.S. rental market has stayed surprisingly competitive even as vacancy rates have climbed back toward historical norms. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey, the national rental vacancy rate stood at approximately 6.…

When speaking of the early, rapid growth phase of Dell Computers, Michael Dell famously remarked, “We were always focused on our profit and loss statement. But cash flow was not a regularly discussed topic. It was as if we were driving along, w…

For decades, real estate technology has been built around systems of record. These platforms were designed to capture, govern, and reconcile highly complex operational and financial data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across portfoli…

Understanding the differences between a lease and a licenses is essential for commercial landlords. While both agreements allow another party to occupy or use a property, they have distinct legal, financial, and operational implications. A lease prov…

Energy costs remain one of the most significant controllable expenses in commercial real estate – and without the right monitoring infrastructure in place, a substantial share of that spend goes to waste. Research consistently shows that approx…

Bank reconciliation is a critical recurring accounting function that ensures bank activities, both withdrawals and deposits, are accounted for and appropriate. The process can identify bank transactions not yet entered in MRI Property Management X (P…

Real estate bonus depreciation has become one of the most valuable tax incentives available to property investors. By allowing an immediate deduction of a large portion of eligible asset costs, bonus depreciation on real estate provides a powerful wa…

Rental records (such as copies of old leases) act as a legal and financial safety net for landlords. They provide evidence of income, expenses, agreements, and actions taken over the life of a tenancy or property. When questions arise from tax author…