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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…
How REIT technology can help overcome challenges
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) aren’t just challenged by the need to comply with various requirements; they also deal with a higher level of risk than some of their private equity counterparts. The ultimate goal of REIT technology is to minimi…
How technology can improve pension fund management
People are living longer now than ever before, and while that should be celebrated, the real estate side of pensions funds recognizes that this creates a unique challenge for their pension fund management. These pension funds need to determine the op…
The latest version of Platform X is now available
MRI Software is proud to announce Version X.5, the latest release of our web-based real estate accounting and property management software. Building off the strong foundation of our popular Platform X, the most recent version combines powerful new fu…
Top 5 functional requirements to consider when evaluating lease compliance software
Companies tasked with ensuring compliance with ASC 842 or IFRS 16 or both have a daunting challenge before them. They must pay attention to three major areas; Data, Company Policy and Affected Disciplines, and lastly, Software. Towards the end o…
How can multifamily property managers tackle student turn?
As a multifamily property manager with communities near schools and universities, many of your leases revolve around the academic calendar. When schools release students for the year, it’s the perfect time to evaluate how mobile inspection services c…