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For CA Student Living, a Chicago-based provider of student housing for nearly 20 years, data is at the heart of every decision they make. As a result, it is imperative that they have access to all available data in one spot to speed up the decision making process. To accomplish this, they built a home grown platform called Unite that consolidates a number of data sources, including from Entrata, to provide them with transparency across the organization and actionable data that can be distributed at the property, regional, and organizational level.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that renters must be compelled to carry renters insurance coverage. We all know that renters insurance is a good idea for residents and property owners and managers. But, the alarming reality of the situation is, if renters are allowed to execute their lease without showing proof of coverage less than 20 percent of residents in the country will procure renters insurance. This is the reason more than 2/3 of apartment properties in the U.S. require residents to carry renters insurance as part of the terms of their lease. Those who don’t require renters insurance risk significant loss and impact to the property, the resident, and overall profitability. Even if you already require renters insurance at your property, read on. There are some things you’ll want to consider:

Data is like oil to multifamily organizations, a valuable resource that takes a fair share of effort to acquire. And like oil, obtaining data is only half the battle, as both are of most value after being properly refined and processed.

Accounting and budgeting are two sides to the same coin. One helps point where you’re going and the other helps you understand where you came from. Analyzing previous spending trends informs how much you’ll need to allocate for each activity in the coming quarters and years.

Widgets? That’s right. Widgets aren’t just for smartphones. These handy, interchangeable tools can help you create a dynamic and highly functional homepage for your property or company website. Widgets are a simple way to add or edit stand-alone information on your website, often with a single click. Here’s how it works:

The Pros and cons of implementing AI solutions like ChatGPT into your property management operations AI is such a hot topic right now across all industries. There’s a lot of curiosity and dread around the possibility of AI stealing human jobs. The application that is currently getting the most attention is ChatGPT, which is an AI chatbot that combines chat with a generative pre-trained transformer. But ChatGPT isn’t the only solution like this on the market. Competing programs like Bard from Google and LLaMA by Meta offer much of the same functionality.

We had a lot of positive feedback from our webinar last month about Craigslist posting. In case you missed it, here are some of the highlights: Craigslist is one of the top websites searched by prospective renters when they’re looking for a new home. And it’s a great favorite among property managers who want to reach a large prospect pool without spending a lot of money. We’ve been working with a number of clients to develop the kind of Craigslist posting tool that is convenient to use and compliant with the Craigslist Terms of Use.

Entrata is proud to tell the world that our very own industry principal, Virginia Love, has been named a 2021 Multifamily Influencer by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum. She is profiled in the publication’s October issue and recognized on GlobeSt.com, as well as in the website’s email newsletters. Virginia is our second team member to be named to the list. President Chase Harrington was named a Multifamily Influencer in 2019.

The world is demanding mobile options for all of their technology needs. Entrata has been working around the clock to ensure it provides our multifamily clients and their residents with a comprehensive suite of mobile technology to meet those needs.

Of the many challenges facing multifamily operators in 2022, the number of leads typically isn’t among them.

This is part one in our series that focuses on basic digital marketing strategies that are proven to help you attract and convert leads. Long gone are the days when you would just have to post listings in the local local newspaper or apartment search magazine and wait for potential residents to show up to your properties. Today’s digital landscape requires multiple touchpoints to not only gain the attention of prospective residents, but also to get them to take the necessary actions to engage with your business, schedule an appointment, fill out an application, pass the requisite background checks, and finally sign the lease.

In this recurring blog series, Entrata will review the latest legislation for you to help ensure you are in the loop and don’t fall out of compliance and are prepared for upcoming deadlines. However it is important to note, the information contained herein is general in nature and is not intended to provide, or be a substitute for, legal analysis, legal advice, or consultation with appropriate legal counsel. You should not act or rely on information contained in this document without seeking appropriate professional advice.