Decisions a C-Suite would make for Commercial & Multifamily Property Managers
Vendor comparisons that are honest about where each tool falls short, plus a plan for doing the work yourself. Where we quote a benchmark, we show its source.
15 guides for Commercial & Multifamily Property Managers of 1,000
A Property Manager's Runbook for Financing a Portfolio Acquisition
A step-by-step look at financing property management growth: trust accounts, door acquisitions, onboarding ramps, and turnover costs.
Ironclad vs LinkSquares for a Commercial Property Manager
Ironclad vs LinkSquares for commercial & multifamily property managers, covering management agreements, vendor contracts, and lease terms.
Diligent vs BoardPro for Property Managers Holding Client Funds
An owner audit found no resolution behind a management agreement amendment. Compare Diligent and BoardPro for property management governance.
A Worksheet for Forming a Property Management Entity
A worksheet for commercial and multifamily property managers: broker licensing, trust accounting, and fair housing compliance before you file.
Vouch or Embroker for a Commercial Property Manager
How a commercial and multifamily property manager should compare Vouch and Embroker across E&O, crime and cross-property liability exposure.
Banking a Property Management Company's Trust and Operating Funds
Tenant deposits and owner draws must stay separate from your own operating cash. See how Mercury and Relay fit a property manager's account structure.
Pulley vs. Carta for Keeping Property Stakes Off the Firm's Table
Managers who own a piece of a building they manage need that tracked separately from the management company. See how Pulley and Carta fit each record.
Deel vs Remote for Offshore Property Management Back Offices
How commercial and multifamily property managers should compare Deel and Remote for offshore accounting, leasing support, and resident data handling.
Justworks vs TriNet for Commercial and Multifamily Property Managers
A runbook for commercial and multifamily property managers comparing Justworks and TriNet across on-site leasing, maintenance, and multi-state portfolios.
Fractional CFO vs Controller for a Property Management Firm
A checklist for commercial and multifamily property managers to avoid common pitfalls when choosing between a fractional CFO and a controller.
Growth Capital for a Commercial and Multifamily Property Manager
Property management fees are genuinely recurring, which makes this one case where revenue-based financing fits well. See how it compares to venture debt.
Carta vs Forge When Your Management Contracts Have Their Own Veto
Does a property management company need Carta or Forge to buy out a passive family investor, given change-of-control clauses in client contracts?
Hunt Club vs Bolster for Commercial and Multifamily Managers
A fast portfolio transition tests new leadership before they've earned any trust. Compare Hunt Club's referral search with Bolster's interim bench here.
Selling a Property Management Portfolio: Not Acquire.com
Acquire.com and Flippa don't list property management firms. Here's how a commercial and multifamily property management portfolio actually sells.
Optery vs DeleteMe for the Name on the Eviction Filing
Eviction and code-violation filings are court records that name a managing agent directly. How property management companies should choose.