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Virtual cards – What you need to know
This article was written by Nexus, a partner of MRI Software. ‘Virtual’ is virtually everywhere. We’re playing virtual games, using virtual memory, and experiencing virtual reality. It comes as no surprise, then, that virtual credit cards exist as we…
3 ways to boost your HUD PIC score and elevate your PHA
The proper training and technologies can help your PHA boost its HUD PIC score and keep up with HUD’s regulatory requirements. Keeping on top of your PIC score is a vital part of receiving the proper funding for your PHA, but with such a thin margin …
Managing real estate expense recoveries for retail
If you handle property accounting for commercial real estate, particularly involving retail occupiers or office occupiers, you’ve probably run across the challenge of managing real estate expense recoveries. These expenses don’t fit nicely into your …
Office of the CFO: Financial software solutions to help you succeed
The roles and responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer have shifted dramatically in the last decade. CFOs are no longer just charged with maintaining a company’s finances; they now have new roles and responsibilities around business growth, in…
Do you need real estate data management services?
Today, real estate organizations have access to more data than at any other time in history. Data can be leveraged to analyze ROI, report to investors, and develop strategic plans, but a reliance on data could become a weakness if it’s not managed pr…
How to send a rent reminder by text
“How do I get rent reminders to my residents in an effective way?” This is one of the many questions multifamily property managers struggle with as the prevalence of convenience-centered technology grows stronger. Online rent payment portals make it …
Three commercial property management trends to watch
With the advent of shared workspaces, the recent focus on sustainability in real estate, and the vastly changing landscape of urban settings, the current commercial property management trends are filled with challenges and opportunities. In a special…
How digital amenities are disrupting commercial real estate
The golden rule of “location, location, location” that has guided industry wisdom for years is no longer as simple as it seems. That principle has been asterisked dozens of times over to include clarifications regarding what kind of physical asset is…