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How Integrated Partners Help MH Operators Run Stronger Communities

Running a manufactured housing community isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re juggling accounting headaches, screening residents, processing payments, tracking insurance, and managing utilities, often in disconnected systems that don’t talk to each other. This results in manual work, data inconsistencies, and an endless cycle of duplicate entries. 


That’s where integral property management systems make all the difference. A property management system with a vast ecosystem of integrations can turn your operation from a balancing act to an efficient system that pulls everything together. Instead of wasting time bouncing between portals or re-keying data, an integrated property management software centralizes your entire operations, giving you a single source of truth for everything. 


Having the right tools at your fingertips saves a ton of time, cuts out human error, and gives your team a clearer view of what’s really going on across your sites. Data flows smoothly, payments process faster, and residents notice the difference. When you can connect accounting, resident screening, utility management, and insurance tracking all in one hub, you’re enabling your team to run a tight ship. 



Why Integration Matters for Manufactured Housing Operators


In a market that demands more from MH operators every year, staying competitive isn’t always about working harder but about working smarter. Having a robust property management system like ManageAmerica is the backbone of your operations, handling all the heavy lifting of accounting, resident management, and reporting. 


Integrations come into play as the connectors that weave everything together into a single, seamless web of communication. Picture a spider’s web: every strand supports the others, creating a structure that’s stronger, more resilient, and more efficient. That’s what happens when your resident screening, utility billing, insurance tracking, and vendor management tools are tied directly into your property management software. Each workflow doesn’t just run smoothly on its own; it reinforces the entire system. 

Integrations are what turn a solid foundation into a fully connected, data-driven community. Let’s break down how to build that web and what it can do for your bottom line. 




Key Tools and Partners Every Property Manager Needs 


Building a strong manufactured housing community involves having the right tools and partnerships that work together to streamline your operations. ManageAmerica’s marketplace ecosystem is designed to be flexible and comprehensive, connecting you with best-in-class solutions for every aspect of your business. Here’s what that toolkit looks like: 


Accounting & Financial Management Partnerships & Integrations 


Simplify your accounting and financial reporting with seamless integration that eliminates the guesswork and keeps your books accurate and compliant. With QuickBooks fully integrated into your platform, you get crystal-clear visibility, consistent reporting, and no more time lost fixing discrepancies. 


Self 

Enable residents to build credit by reporting rent payments, encouraging on-time payments and creating financial wins for both your community and your residents. Rent payments are one of your biggest revenue streams. Self lets you turn them into an asset for your residents, helping build their credit and encouraging them to stay put and pay on time. 


CredHub (Partnership) 

Offering rent reporting to all three major credit bureaus, this partnership can help improve resident credit scores and reduce delinquencies. A future-ready solution we’re working on deeper integrations for. 


Screening and Resident Onboarding 


Filling sites with the right residents is critical. BoomScreen accelerates your leasing cycle with integrated screening and a smooth flow of applicant data, helping you fill vacancies faster with qualified residents. No more data silos or manual re-entry. 


Rent Butter (Partnership) 

Don’t allow fraud risk to slip through the cracks.  Similar to Boom, Rent Butter’s partnership goes beyond just credit scores validating income, employment, and identity. This partnership can help you bring in qualified residents, strengthening your community. 


Utility Management & Savings 


Conservice (Partnership) 

From billing and audits to reporting and resident engagement, Conservice handles the heavy lifting of utility management. We’re working on deeper integrations to bring even more value to your business. 


Metron 

Keep your utility costs in check with precise submetering and smart water technology to uncover usage patterns, detect leaks, and recapture revenue. 


SpeedRead Technologies (Partnership) 

Future integration plans with SpeedRead will bring advanced AMI/AMR data to your operations. With AMI/AMR technology and accurate submetering, SpeedRead’s partnership helps operators get a better handle on water and energy usage. 


Insurance & Risk Mitigation 


Assurant’s insurance solutions are built for the manufactured housing industry, making compliance and risk management part of your daily workflow. Protect your community with insurance solutions designed specifically for manufactured housing, simplifying workflows and reducing risk. 


Offering automated insurance tracking and resident engagement, CoverTree helps you boost coverage rates and keep your compliance rock solid. CoverTree’s insurance automation means no more missed policies or compliance gaps. Every resident is covered, every file is complete, and your community is protected. 


Resident Payment Flexibility

 

Residents get payment options that work for them: ACH, credit card, or even cash barcodes, so you get your rent faster and more reliably. Offering flexible payment options removes friction for residents and ensures you get paid on time. 

 

Flex 

When residents have financial flexibility, they’re less likely to fall behind. Flex allows them to split rent into manageable payments while you get paid in full, right on schedule. It’s a win-win that helps maintain a healthy cash flow. 

 

Vendor & Maintenance Solutions 


HiredHelpr (Partnership) 

HiredHelpr’s national network ensures your vendors are reliable and jobs get done right for landscaping, pool cleaning, snow removal, and more. Our partnership ensures you have access to trusted professionals to keep your communities in top shape.  


Eliminate the hassle of printing and mailing with automated workflows that get notices and communications out faster and more cost-effectively.  


Every one of these tools and partners brings unique strengths to your operations. The real advantage comes from how they all connect within your property management system, creating a flexible, future-ready web of communication that adapts to your community’s needs. Up next, let’s talk about what these integrations really mean for your operations and how they can turn those daily headaches into a smoother, more profitable experience. 



5 Benefits Integrated Property Management Platforms Bring MH Operators 


The day-to-day challenges of managing a manufactured housing portfolio aren’t slowing down. Rent collection. Compliance. Resident turnover. Data overload. It’s a lot. On top of all that disconnected systems only make it worse. But when your tools and partners actually talk to each other through one integrated platform, the benefits hit fast and stick long-term. So, what does it look like when everything connects the way it should? Here’s what MH operators are seeing play out in their communities. 


1. Faster Rent Collection 

With integrated rent reporting and multiple payment options (ACH, credit, even cash barcodes), residents pay how they want. Credit-building incentives (via Self or CredHub) further encourages on-time payments. The result? Less chasing. Fewer delinquencies. Stronger cash flow. 


2. Fewer Compliance Issues

From automated insurance tracking to built-in meter reading and resident verification tools, your system stays aligned with regulatory expectations without needing manual oversight. That’s less time on back-end tasks and more peace of mind across your portfolios.

 

3. Time Savings

Redundant processes cost you time and money. Integrations eliminate double data entry, sync workflows, and give you instant access to what you need—no toggling between platforms, no manual uploads. One system, one source of truth. 


4. Better Overall Experience

  • For Residents: Simplified payments. Transparent billing. Credit-building perks. A smoother, more modern resident experience that drives retention and satisfaction. 

  • For Community Managers: Real-time data. Automated workflows. The ability to plug in best-in-class tools—even those beyond your core software. It’s easier to do your job well, and scale with confidence. 


5. Stronger Community Performance

When your data is accurate, accessible, and actionable, you make better decisions faster. Occupancy, revenue, utility recovery, and compliance trends become crystal clear. And when everything flows through a connected ecosystem, you can focus on performance, not patchwork. 


Integrations help turn scattered processes into streamlined systems and turn your daily grind into strategic growth. Up next, let’s look at how to spot the gaps in your current setup and start building toward a more connected future. 



Getting Started with an Integrated Property Management Platform


You don’t need a full tech overhaul to spot inefficiencies—you just need to start asking the right questions. 


Run an internal audit of your day-to-day workflows: 

  • Where are you double-entering data (e.g., payments, meter reads, insurance info)? 

  • Which tools require your team to log in separately just to get the job done? 

  • Are reports taking hours to compile instead of generating in real time? 


Map out your tech stack: 

  • List every third-party system you’re using for payments, screening, utilities, insurance, and maintenance. 

  • Now ask: Do these tools talk to each other—or are you acting as the go-between? 


Prioritize integrations that solve real pain points: 

  • High delinquencies? Look for integrated rent reporting + flexible payment tools. 

  • Compliance concerns? Add insurance tracking and utility billing integrations. 

  • Team stretched thin? Automate maintenance requests and notice delivery. 


The goal isn’t to replace what’s working; it’s to connect everything together. ManageAmerica’s Marketplace was built for this, offering scalable integrations with partners you already trust, and leaving room to grow. 


Start small. Identify one broken workflow, plug in the right integration, and watch the ripple effect across your entire operation. 



Harness the Power of ManageAmerica’s Marketplace 


With ManageAmerica’s Marketplace, you get more than just a property management software. You get a fully connected ecosystem of best-in-class partners, all working together to support your accounting, payments, screening, utilities, insurance, and more. 


Everything flows through one platform. No more silos. No more workarounds. Just streamlined processes, better data, and tools that work with your business. 


If your current setup feels disconnected, or if you're relying on manual fixes to keep operations afloat, it’s time to take the next step. Ready to simplify operations, improve cash flow, and stay ahead of the curve? Schedule a personalized demo and see how ManageAmerica’s Marketplace can transform how your communities perform. 

 
 
 
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