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We’re Proud to Announce Our $50 Million Series D Funding
Key takeaways: ButterflyMX raised $50 million in Series D funding, led by JMI Equity. The funding will expand its unified property access solutions...

Top 3 Door Entry Intercom Systems: Complete Buyer’s Guide
Key takeaways A door entry intercom system is a device that controls access to a door by empowering visitors to request entry from tenants. Door...

Net Operating Income (NOI) in Real Estate Defined
Key takeaways NOI stands for Net Operating Income and is a calculation used to determine the value and profitability of an income-generating...

IP Door Entry System Benefits & How They Work at Buildings
Key takeaways The IP door entry system is a next-generation way to control access for every part of your property. An IP door station uses base...

Apartment Intercom Replacement: Signs It’s Time to Upgrade
Key takeaways Frequent malfunctions, such as excessive noise, power failures, or inability to unlock doors, indicate the need to replace your...

3 Ways to Find & Retain Long-Term Tenants: Property Manager Guide
Key takeaways Long-term tenants are one of the most prized relationships a property manager can establish. By maintaining a relationship with a...

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...
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