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Solar Panels for Apartments in 2025: Your Options

Key takeaways The four solar panel use cases for apartments are common area usage, individual units, upgrading to a solar thermal system, or...

Integration Spotlight: AppFolio

ButterflyMX strives to make property access simple for everyone — and our growing list of integrations helps us achieve this. By partnering with...

DoorLoop HOA Software Review 2025 | About, Cost, & Alternatives

Key takeaways DoorLoop is a comprehensive and customizable HOA software solution. DoorLoop software is offered on both a monthly and yearly...

Resident Engagement on Social Media: 10 Tips to Reach Your Residents

So, you’ve established yourself as a great property manager. Your residents pay rent on time, resident disputes are rare, and your...

5 Important Real Estate KPIs & Metrics You Should Measure

As a commercial property owner or manager, you know the importance of monitoring your property’s or your portfolio’s performance. And the key to...

Door Controllers: How They Work & What They Do

Key takeaways Door controllers are pieces of hardware that serve as the “brains” of your entire access control system. A controller receives...

Responding to Negative Apartment Reviews: Complete Guide

As a hardworking real estate professional, nothing can be more heartbreaking than negative apartment reviews. They can be a major hiccup in your...

Maglocks: 3 Best Electromagnetic Door Locks

Takeaways The best maglock brands include Dormakaba, Assa Abloy, and Schlage. Maglocks are a type of locking mechanism that uses electromagnetism to...

Kelsey AI Leasing Agent Review | Kelsey by Zuma Pricing, Features & Alternatives

Key takeaways Zuma was founded in 2021, and its flagship product, the Kelsey AI leasing agent, is intended to simplify lead nurturing. The Kelsey AI...

10 Property Manager Interview Questions to Ace Your Interview

One of the most stressful parts of job hunting is preparing for your interview. But flexing your successful property management skills is the...

BetterBot AI Leasing Assistant Review | BetterBot Pricing, Features & Alternatives

Key takeaways BetterBot was founded in 2018 as a complete multifamily digital solution. The BetterBot AI leasing assistant uses conversational AI to...