The Property Manager’s Insights

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Why Small PHAs Are Overpaying for Background Screening — And What to Do About It

Matt Hoskins
Discover why many PHAs overpay for tenant screening and how automated background checks help improve compliance, reduce administrative work, and create a complete audit trail.
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Buildium vs. ExactEstate: A Property Management Software Comparison

Matt Hoskins
Buildium excels in residential property management, while ExactEstate delivers built-in affordable housing compliance, including TRACS, HUD, LIHTC, Section 8, and voucher management workflows.
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Entrata vs. ExactEstate: A Property Management Software Comparison

Matt Hoskins
A detailed comparison of Entrata and ExactEstate covering pricing, affordable housing compliance, AI capabilities, portfolio fit, customization, support, and program coverage to help property managers choose the right platform.
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How to Switch Property Management Software Without Losing Your Data or Your Mind

Matt Hoskins
This guide explains how to switch property management software with less risk, covering data migration, timelines, common challenges, and best practices for a smooth transition.
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The 2026 NSPIRE Inspection Checklist: What HUD-Assisted Properties Need Ready Before Your Inspector Arrives

Anja McKinley
Learn how HUD-assisted properties can prepare for 2026 NSPIRE inspections with practical checklists, scoring guidance, deficiency timelines, and operational strategies that help reduce compliance risk and improve inspection readiness.
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Why Small‑to‑Mid Portfolio Operators Are Getting Left Behind by Property Management Software

Matt Hoskins
Many small-to-mid affordable housing operators are being left behind by property management software built for market-rate portfolios. This article explains how HOTMA, NSPIRE, and TRACS requirements are creating operational challenges for HUD-driven teams.
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5 Signs Your Property Management Stack Is Costing You More Than Your Software

Anja McKinley
Many property managers spend more on disconnected software tools than they realize. This article explains how fragmented systems increase costs, create inefficiencies, and add operational friction.
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PIC vs. TRACS: Which HUD Submission System Do You Actually Need — and Why RAD Changes the Answer

Anja McKinley
A detailed guide explaining the difference between HUD’s PIC and TRACS systems, why RAD conversions force a workflow change, and how affordable housing operators should evaluate compliance software.
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How to Submit HUD-50059s via TRACS Without Triggering Errors(And what to do when they happen anyway)

Anja McKinley
Learn how affordable housing teams prevent HUD-50059 and TRACS submission errors, reduce voucher delays, and improve compliance workflows.
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