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Tenant screening best practices for landlords and property managers
Tenant screening is a universal practice for landlords and property managers looking to find the best tenants for their affordable housing communities. Good tenant screening helps accurately assess which applicants will pay their rent on time and tak…
3 ways MRI Accounting Services empower residential properties and public housing authorities
No matter what corner of the real estate industry you occupy, your organization faces numerous challenges that can hinder day-to-day operations and lead to serious long-term problems. Without accounting services that help with efficient budgeting, ac…
Simplify rent payments for affordable and public housing
Affordable and public housing organizations are beginning to see the benefits of flexible electronic rent payments. Multifamily operators have been providing digital payment options to residents for many years, and while the affordable and public hou…
How affordable and public housing are plowing ahead with technology during 2021
As we approach the month of March, the one-year mark since all 50 states initially reported cases of COVID-19, we have our first opportunity this year to examine the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the low-income housing industry. Still working thr…
Early glimmers of hope for affordable and public housing in 2021
The affordable and public housing industries welcomed 2021 with a renewed sense of optimism, despite the ongoing gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, Dr. Fauci warned that the crisis remains a “very serious situation” as healthcare professiona…
Meeting the needs of affordable housing with loan servicing
This blog was written by Elaine Magil, Director, Advisory & Transactions at TCAM, An MRI Company Affordable housing loans are far more complex and varied than standard first mortgage commercial and homeownership loans. Often issued to fill gaps i…
Meeting the challenges of RAD conversion for public housing agencies
Through the utilization of MRI Software’s technology and consulting, Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA) successfully closed its Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction, the largest RAD conversion in the history of the program, convertin…
Another pivotal moment for affordable and public housing
The Coronavirus pandemic offers a stark reminder – no matter how much we plan, unexpected and life-altering events are inevitable. Unforeseen change can be healthy. It can pave the way for personal growth and help us realize opportunities once consid…