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When Solar Power Meets Proptech: The Energy-Saving Way to Power Your Building

Key takeaways Solar power is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to power any multifamily property. And by embracing solar power, you help...

8 Best Visitor Management Systems: How It Works & Top Features

Key takeaways: A visitor management system is a platform that empowers properties to use technology to check, monitor, track, and record every guest...

Top 10 Things to Budget for in Your Yearly Multifamily Budget

Key takeaways With concerns about climate change, millennial renters seek eco-friendly apartments. So, consider investing in green systems and...

Residential Telephone Entry System: Pros, Cons, & Alternatives

Key takeaways: Residential telephone entry systems enable tenants to communicate with visitors and manage property access via phone lines. These...

Property Management Budget Guide: How to Create a Multifamily Operating Budget (+FREE Template)

Key takeaways: A property management budget is a comprehensive financial plan that details both income streams—like rent and ancillary fees—and...

Commercial Telephone Entry Systems & Intercoms

Key takeaways The most robust alternative to a commercial telephone entry system is the ButterflyMX video intercom. The three best telephone entry...

The Walkable City: How to Adapt Your Building for Car-Free Residents

It’s an increasingly common sight for city dwellers: More and more streets are being blocked off for pedestrian use. It’s a phenomenon that’s...

Building Spotlight: Chaine du Lac in Windermere, Florida

Each month, properties across the country install ButterflyMX’s video intercoms, package rooms, and keypads. And our proprietary software,...

Guide to Lease Renewals: 5 Tips to Retain More Residents

Key takeaways: To maximize NOI and save time for your entire team, encourage your residents to renew their leases — and make it easy for them to do...

Video Access Control: The Ultimate Guide for Property Owners & Managers

Key takeaways: Video access control is the use of video technology to monitor access to a property. Advantages of video access control include...

Building Access Control System Types, Benefits, and Applications

Key takeaways: An access control system is a security solution designed to manage who has access to certain resources and places. Access control is...