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Guarantor for Apartment
Renting an apartment often comes with more financial scrutiny than many renters expect – especially in a large city with high housing costs. Even if you can comfortably afford rent, you may still be asked to provide a guarantor as part of the a…
Bonus Depreciation for Rental Property
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…
Multifamily real estate investing – Your 2026 guide
Multifamily real estate investing has surged in popularity, and for good reason. Rental demand continues to grow as more people look for flexible, affordable housing options, making multifamily properties a smart choice for investors. With multiple i…
How long do landlords keep rental records?
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…
Every realtor’s productivity checklist for 2026
The quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year isn’t just for relaxing; it’s prime time for planning. While the market slows and inboxes calm down, realtors have a golden opportunity to set themselves up for a frictionless start to 2026. The marke…
Resilience rules: How housing leaders are navigating a time of uncertainty
At this year’s MRI Ascend annual users conference, I sat down with a panel of affordable and public housing professionals who shared an honest look at what it takes to deliver on their mission in one of the most unpredictable environments in memory. …
Smokescreen or smart tech? What corporate real estate leaders really think about AI
Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to boardroom agenda, but is it truly transforming corporate real estate, or just clouding our judgment with hype? That’s what MRI Software set out to explore at the 2025 CoreNet Global Summit in Anaheim…
How to get started on your AI journey
While much of the real estate industry has spent 2025 talking about AI and its many uses in daily life, few organizations have fully embarked on enterprise-level AI journeys. Let’s look at how organizations can assess their options when it comes to u…