Apartmentalize 2025 is a wrap! Whether you attended in person or couldn’t make it, this recap is your gateway to the breakthrough ideas that defined the event. Discover the latest trends, tech, and takeaways driving the future of real estate.
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Lily Liu and Clara Chow from MRI's new partner Piñata Rent broke down how incentivized renters pay on time, increasing on-time payments, and increasing their credit score.
Watch the VideoBrian Zrimsek, Industry Specialist, spoke with Cederick Johnson after his session at Apartmentalize about the survey that MRI did in partnership with NAA. The hardest part of a property manager's job? Abusive residents.
Watch the VideoWe caught up with Naomi after her session to hear a little more about the importance of supporting team members in protecting their mental health. She brings transparency to her team meetings to cultivate a great community culture.
Watch the VideoWe love the pups at Ascend every year, enough to sponsor the Dog Bark Lounge, but what is the impact we're really having on local communities? Lauren Mushkin from Vegas Roots Rescue tells us about their missionn and the hard work in the dog rescue world.
Watch the VideoTour the MRI booth with Lindsay Mahoney at Apartmentalize where you can explore Sunshine Falls, a PropTech utopia.
Watch the VideoAttendees get a first look at new AI capabilities in MRI Property Management X, plus insights from MRI leaders across multiple sessions at flagship industry event and a partnership announcement with Piñata to offer renter rewards and credit reporting.
Cederick Johnson took to the expo floor and stopped to speak to a few of our partners. New and longterm partners alike shared their experiences at NAA's Apartmentalize and what they've been working on.
Before NAA even began, Eric Walsh, EMD NA at MRI, moderated an AI debate between Gladys Stephenson and Ian Bingham at this networking and thought leadership event hosted by Multifamily Media Network, while Justin Dilley moderated the entire event!
National Property Manager's Day
September 23, 2025
We go all in to celebrate the unsung heroes of the housing hustle — Property Managers! Whether they're rolling the dice on tenant screenings, playing their cards right with maintenance emergencies, or stacking the deck with happy residents, these pros keep the real estate game running smoother than a Vegas blackjack table.
MRI Ascend
October 19-22, 2025
From rolling the dice on innovation to hitting the right chords with AI and PropTech, MRI Ascend is where real estate visionaries come to amplify their edge. Whether you're a beginner or a power user, you’ll find sessions, workshops, and hands-on experiences that’ll have you saying, “Deal me in!”