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7 Tips for a Virtual Apartment Tour & How to Create One
In today’s digital age, you can do nearly everything online — including view an apartment. Virtual apartment tours allow prospective...

Building Spotlight: Uncommon Oxford Student Housing
Every year, hundreds of properties join the ButterflyMX community and choose us as their leading provider of property access solutions. In...

6 Best Office Automation Products & Software for Your Building
Takeaways Office automation involves taking processes and tasks that a person would have to do and replacing them with technology. Benefits...

Fail-Safe vs. Fail-Secure Locks: What’s the Difference?
Key takeaways Fail-safe locks require power at all times to stay locked; If the power goes out, they automatically unlock. Fail-secure locks stay...

ProdataKey Review | PDK Access Control System Review, Cost & Alternatives
If you’re seeking a solution to manage access into or within your building, you might know to choose a cloud-based access control system. But...

Automated Leasing Benefits & How It Compares with Traditional Leasing
As a property manager, lease management is one of the most important parts of your job. But it’s also one of the most difficult. The tedious...

7 Tips for Winter Property Management & FREE Checklist
Key takeaways Winter property management is challenging with busy holidays, extreme weather, and an influx of resident packages. Prepare your...

12 Sustainable Holidays Tips for Apartments (+ FREE Checklist)
Key takeaways Waste increases by 25% during the holiday season, largely due to excessive packaging and shipping demands. Use tools like a green...

Openpath Reviews | Openpath Access Control System Review, Cost, and Alternatives
A reliable access control system is undoubtedly a great investment for your rental properties. Not only does it help keep your tenants safe,...

Re-Leased Reviews | Lease Administration Software Review, Cost, Alternatives
Takeaways To simplify leasing tasks and manage leases on the go, be sure to invest in lease administration software. Re-Leased is worth considering...

4 Types of Commercial Door Entry Systems for Buildings & Businesses
Key takeaways What is a commercial entry door: It’s an entryway in a commercial building that you’re securing with access hardware like a video...
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