Fortress OS Blog

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Breaking It Down: How Fortress OS’s Microservices Architecture Powers Property Management

At Fortress OS, our software is built for speed, reliability, and flexibility. To make that possible, we use a microservices architecture. This modern software design breaks... Read More

Duncan Wong November 19, 2025

property management software

3 min read

Multifamily Moves to Watch Right Now

The multifamily housing market is shifting fast, and operators need to pay attention. Two recent developments are shaping opportunities and risks in equal measure. Read More

Kerri Davis November 12, 2025

multifamily

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LIHTC Compliance Shouldn’t Feel Like Walking a Tightrope

Managing a LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) asset shouldn’t feel like walking a tightrope made of busted spreadsheets. Yet for too many property managers, owners, and... Read More

Kerri Davis November 5, 2025

affordable housing

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Building on a Strong Foundation: Fortress OS’s Cloud-Native Approach

At Fortress OS, we built our property management software on a cloud-native foundation using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CloudFormation. This decision wasn’t just about... Read More

Duncan Wong October 30, 2025

proptech

2 min read

Technology Alone Isn’t Enough

Before joining the world of PropTech, I spent years on the other side in property management and operations. I supported on-site teams, solved problems, and helped the... Read More

William Durham October 22, 2025

proptech

3 min read

Affordable Housing Is About More Than Roofs, It’s About Preservation

Affordable housing isn’t just about building roofs. It’s about preserving homes that real families are counting on today and ensuring that those homes stay affordable for... Read More

Kerri Davis October 15, 2025

affordable housing

2 min read

Onboarding Shouldn’t Mean Downtime

Every time I say this, people think they misheard me:When we onboard properties at Fortress OS, we handle the entire data conversion for you, and your properties are dark for... Read More

Kerri Davis October 8, 2025

onboarding

4 min read

Affordable Housing Applications Don't Have to Feel Like Running a Marathon

When most people hear the phrase “affordable housing application,” the first words that come to mind are rarely simple or efficient. For too long, the process has resembled... Read More

Kerri Davis October 1, 2025

affordable housing

2 min read

Aeon Partners with Fortress OS to Transform Property Management with Affordable-First Technology

"The Fortress OS team and I are extremely excited to support Aeon's quest to lead innovation in affordable housing. Fortress OS is committed to providing a modern,... Read More

By Team FORTRESS March 27, 2025

affordable housing

5 min read

Top Strategies to Boost Resident Retention in Your Community

Multifamily property management involves juggling many uncontrollable factors—from weather to local construction to larger political and economic influences. This makes it... Read More

By Team FORTRESS March 6, 2025

property management