The Recognized Authority In Rental Property Management

For better or for worse, with the Covid-19 epidemic, change has been thrust upon us.  Some will be paralyzed by fear and uncertainty.  They will ‘wait for the crisis to pass’ or wait to ‘see…Keep Reading

When looking to ‘turn around’ distressed properties or when seeking properties with potential upside, many real estate investors will analyze the rent differentials in the market, evaluate what upgrades they should do to the units…Keep Reading

If you are running a Class B asset, it can sometimes be hard to compete with the newer, nicer properties.  They have amenities and features (and many times, even a budget) that you just don’t…Keep Reading

Resident retention is always a popular topic in property management.  And it should be!  With turnover rates hovering in the 50% range, keeping people longer is probably the easiest way to improve operating performance and…Keep Reading

How much money are you (or your resident managers) leaving on the table each month that you didn’t even know you could have had? Many owners, flush with rental increases and full occupancy, have gotten…Keep Reading

Resident turnover is the one of the highest costs that a multifamily operation encounters. We know that least a third of that turnover can be prevented through actions management takes. Resident retention may be a…Keep Reading

Keeping rents at or near market level is a critical part of maximizing the value of your rental property. Yet the topic of rent increases is one of the most sensitive and procrastinated tasks facing…Keep Reading

When times are good and your building is full, don’t you wish you could add an extra unit or two to the property? I know I do. But that’s usually impractical, if not impossible to…Keep Reading

In all my property dealings, I come from the premise that running rental property is a business. And by reading my columns, I assume it’s because you too are committed to running your rental property…Keep Reading

There are many pitfalls and challenges to managing rental property. One key to being a successful landlord is to learn from the mistakes of your colleagues. Below are several traps many of us have fallen…Keep Reading