Let’s face it — data projects have a reputation for dragging on with months-long implementations, scope creep and “almost there” dashboards. For many real estate firms and REITs, just hearing the words “data warehouse” can trigger flashbacks to stalled timelines and spiraling costs. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be that way.
With the right approach and a platform built specifically for real estate, getting from raw Yardi data to actionable insights can be faster, lighter, and a whole lot more manageable than you think. In fact, we’ve seen full analytics environments go live in as little as 10 business days.
Yes, you read that right. You can fast-track your Yardi analytics with DataFreedom in just two weeks!
Why Most Data Projects Take So Long & This One Doesn’t
Traditional data projects typically involve building custom connectors, deciphering complex schemas, and standing up infrastructure to store and serve the data. That’s before you even get to dashboard development or user access.
It’s not that those steps aren’t important; it’s just that, for real estate firms, much of the heavy lifting can be solved out-of-the-box if you start with a Yardi-centric solution.
By powering your Yardi analytics with DataFreedom, you’ll avoid:
- Custom schema mapping from scratch.
- Guessing at table joins.
- Patchwork tools stitched together with manual exports.
The key is using a platform that already knows Yardi’s structure, understands what data real estate decision-makers need to see, and connects to common tools like Power BI, Excel and Tableau, all from a company that truly “gets” real estate.
What a Typical 10-Day Analytics Deployment Looks Like
Here’s a sample timeline that shows what deployment can actually look like when using a specialized solution like DataFreedom:
Day 1: Spin Up Environment
Our automated process creates single-tenant environments in the Azure cloud (DataFreedom is SOC1 and SOC2 compliant).
Day 2: Data Size + Secure Data Access
DataFreedom will require two pieces of information:
- SFTP Credentials: These allow 33Floors to restore your Yardi data to DataFreedom. Yardi support will provide this information.
- TDE Credentials: Yardi has likely encrypted your database backups using TDE Encryption. Yardi support will provide this information.
Day 3–4: Data Extraction + Normalization
Using the SFTP/TDE Credentials, DataFreedom will begin automated nightly extractions of core tables.
Day 5: Data Warehouse Activation
Data flows into a private, cloud-hosted environment, such as Azure or Fabric, and our scripts create pre-configured schemas for all asset classes. We have mapped more than 90% of the Yardi schema.
Day 6: Portal + User Accounts
We’ll conduct portal training for the key administrator, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), and create user accounts.
Day 7–8: Dashboard Integration
DataFreedom will connect your data to your preferred visualization tool, such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel. We’ll also deploy templated dashboards providing core capabilities (portfolio overviews, leasing activity, key financials, sales data).
Day 9–10: Training + Go-Live
We’ll conduct onboarding sessions for analysts, finance, and asset managers while users explore live dashboards using real data — no test environment required!
What Makes This Possible?
This kind of speed isn’t magic. It’s the result of a platform built with Yardi and real estate processes in mind by people with real-world real estate experience. It works because:
- It understands Yardi’s schema out of the box, with no manual joins or guesswork.
- It includes pre-built logic for common metrics and reports.
- It automates extraction, normalization, and loading.
- It’s delivered as a managed service, with no servers to provision and no code to maintain.
In short, it removes the barriers that slow down traditional data projects.
Fast Doesn’t Mean Fragile
If the word fast makes you nervous, here’s the reassuring part: Fast doesn’t mean rushed. This is about accelerated readiness, not cutting corners. The foundation is solid. Your data is secure, audited, and isolated in a single-tenant environment. The schema grows as you grow, and you can still extend and customize by adding custom views.
The difference is that you get value now, not six months from now.
For the Skeptics (We See You)
If you’ve been burned by long, painful data projects in the past, skepticism is healthy.
But things have changed. Purpose-built platforms for real estate exist. They’ve been road-tested, and they deliver results quickly — without turning your business inside out to get there.
So, if you’re sitting on valuable data trapped in Yardi but can’t get to it without days of manual work, ask yourself:
- What could your team do with that time back?
- What decisions could you make faster?
- What insights are you missing today?
If the answer is “a lot,” maybe it’s time to fast-track your Yardi analytics with DataFreedom. Contact our team today to schedule a demo and start seeing data differently.
