Investment management

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AI vs. automation in real estate: Know which one you’re buying

Find the right mix of AI and automation for your firm before your next software decision. This guide explains AI vs. automation in real estate to help you match each step of your investment workflows to the right tool before committing.

10 / 29 / 26

Investment management

AI in real estate: Why data readiness comes before the pilot

Data readiness for AI in real estate has no finish line. Shivani Kumar explains what governance needs to cover, who should own it and where investment managers are seeing returns.

09 / 28 / 26

Investment management

How Yardi Investment Suite connects to Yardi Voyager: One platform, no reconciliation

See how the Yardi Investment Suite and Voyager integration brings property data into investor reporting, accounting and debt management.

10 / 05 / 26

Investment management

Why AI in investment management is only as useful as the data it can access

AI is only as useful as the data behind it. Learn why a connected platform matters more than the model you choose.

09 / 04 / 26

Artificial intelligence

What to look for in a real estate investment management platform

Your guide to the four criteria that matter when choosing a real estate investment management platform. See why a connected architecture changes what each capability is worth.

08 / 07 / 26

Investment management

Investing in Humanity

Curious about sustainable investments? You’re not alone. Sustainable investments result in better operational performance, improved stock prices, and proven psychological benefits. So why aren’t more advisors talking about it? JP Morgan defines sustainable investments as “investment approaches that enable investors to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into their investment strategies and create positive […]

09 / 01 / 16

Investment management

Fund Management Tips

Property fund management, by its very nature, is a complicated undertaking. Fund managers can avoid the more egregious pitfalls of the business by following a few ground rules, according to Terry Gowan, regional director of Australia and New Zealand sales for Yardi®. “With a little planning, you can save staff time, ensure data reliability, meet […]

08 / 17 / 16

Investment management

Community Gardens

As a gardener, I took personal interest in the community gardens popping up throughout the US. I expected to find plenty of resources on the practicality and returns on such projects. Unfortunately, I had no such luck. What I’ve found, though, may help you determine if a community garden is a worthwhile addition to your […]

06 / 13 / 16

Investment management

Multifamily Investment

This week, Yardi’s Jeff Adler (Vice President of Matrix) and Jack Kern (Director of Research/Publisher of MHN, CPE) presented a biannual webinar on the health and welfare of the U.S. multifamily investment sector. In an hour-long presentation, Adler and Kern summarized the various forces that impact investment, including job growth, oil prices, rent growth and […]

05 / 13 / 16

Investment management

Wall of Capital

Commercial real estate has seen a remarkable run-up in values in recent years, driven by steady job growth and robust fundamentals. The strong performance coincides with the economic recovery in the U.S., but even so, the outsized increases are well more than would normally be expected given moderate GDP growth in the 2% range during […]

02 / 22 / 16

Investment management

Self-Storage

The cat is out of the bag. Self-storage is a hot industry with hefty returns and minimal operating costs. If you haven’t explored the possibilities in this sneaky big market, you may be running out of time. Vacancy rates have gradually declined in the past seven years as rentals proved to be a more favorable […]

03 / 30 / 15

Investment management

David Antonelli

Early in his career, a well-meaning mentor suggested to David Antonelli that he might consider focusing on finance, rather than real estate, so he could easily transition between asset classes during variable economic times. “In the end, I liked real estate so much that I nodded politely and went on with my career. Twenty-five years […]

12 / 29 / 14

Investment management

Green Retail Boom

The demand for sustainable retail properties is growing, demonstrated by an influx in applications at accreditation organizations, top tier rents, and high trade rates. According to Lux Research, green building is now a $260 billion market with retail as one of its most vigorous verticals. Green building certification programs such as LEED for Retail have […]

11 / 25 / 14

Self Storage

When considering some of the nation’s most profitable industries, what do you think of? The NFL? Entertainment? Self-storage? Surprisingly to most, self-storage outperforms a number of glossier industries. “The self-storage sector is sneaky big,” says Michael Scanlon, president and CEO of the Self Storage Association. “In 2013, all 30 teams in the NFL generated $9 […]

11 / 12 / 14

Investment management

Investment Drivers

The real estate landscape is in constant evolution, with developers always on the lookout for smart investment opportunities. Whereas the direction of new development efforts is dictated by a combination of factors, including market conditions, economic considerations and demographic trends, quality infrastructure systems act as a platform supporting real estate growth across the globe. According […]

07 / 16 / 14

Investment management

Landscape Architecture

Curb appeal is key when it comes to your investment properties, be it residential projects or commercial developments. Whether you want to attract or retain residents at your apartment community, or create a stimulating office environment, creating curb appeal may help you get ahead of the competition while delivering a top-quality product. Curb appeal may […]

07 / 01 / 14

Investment management

Rob Teel of Yardi Global Solutions VP

Mitigating Risk

The fear of having a prospective investor pull their capital pledge from your fund raising effort is enough to make any fund manager lose sleep. Losing a $100 million commitment means you can kiss $2 million in annual management fees goodbye. If your firm is particularly unlucky, other investors will follow suit. Now imagine that […]

05 / 14 / 14

Investment management

Yardi at the Core

National real estate investment company Encore Enterprises Inc. found that managing its portfolio of widely dispersed commercial and residential properties with different technology platforms was increasingly untenable. As a remedy, the company elected to adopt Yardi Voyager® as its end-to-end business platform for property management, accounting and investment management. Encore operates in many different sectors, […]

01 / 17 / 14

Investment management

Cloud Computing diagram

Managing Investments

In a recent survey of cloud adoption trends within the investment management industry, respondents reported that despite concerns over security and adaptability, use of cloud services is widespread for investment firms, who are handling both basic business functions and financial applications hosting using cloud services. Moving to the cloud, rather than continued on-site hosting of […]

01 / 10 / 14

Investment management

Investment Suite

Financial Planning

If the Great Recession has taught us anything, it is to show extra caution with our spending plans and investment endeavors. Almost half of Americans show an acute lack of trust and comfort when it comes to discussing financial affairs, according to Yardi client TIAA-CREF’s second annual Financial Advice Survey. Perceived cost and lack of […]

10 / 22 / 13

Investment management

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