Entries by John McDermott

Portfolio Valuation Video

The IMS Platform’s home screen gives you a summary of all of your projects including the ability to model value and exit costs at a project and portfolio level.

5 Things Investors Expect From CRE Sponsors

CRE investors are taking a big risk when they place their trust, and their dollars, in a sponsor. Investors need to feel confident that they are choosing the right sponsor, and the sponsor needs the skill, knowledge, and experience to manage the project in an effective and trustworthy manner. So beyond reputation and track record, […]

It is Time To Rethink Real Estate Asset Management Software

As the size of your real estate portfolio continues to grow, it is important to start managing your properties as one. You need an asset management software platform that enables a complete view across your entire platform. This includes three critical focal areas: Performance Optimization Inevitably, each of the properties in your portfolio will perform […]

How to Save Time and Money on Waterfall Calculations

Excel and other spreadsheet tools have historically been used within the commercial real estate industry for waterfall calculations since they are easily accessible, affordable, and most people have a general idea of how to use them. As a result, onboarding and training costs are able to be kept to a minimum. While spreadsheets are indeed […]

Is Salesforce CRM the Right Choice for Private Equity Real Estate Businesses?

Salesforce has been the preeminent customer relationship management (CRM) product since its launch in 1999. There are no disputing the company’s credentials as a cloud computing powerhouse. But just because Salesforce is right for companies like American Express, Toyota, and General Electric doesn’t mean it is a good fit for your private equity real estate […]