I talk with commercial real estate (CRE) property accounting teams almost everyday. One complaint that I hear again and again: tenants regularly miss their rent. This may be surprisingly to most, but after a couple of years of hearing the same message day in and day and day out, I now understand why. CRE accounting teams just can’t continue to manage their collections process the same way they always have. A process that more often than not, involves a property manager knocking on the door. So how can property accounting teams start to think differently? Here are some insights on how to address this as an organization, how to begin to think about collections differently, and most importantly, to start getting paid on time. Communication is key, and not just at signing. Sign a lease, agree to the terms, and off we go. If only it were that simple. With Read More