It has been nearly half a year that most routine maintenance at multifamily properties have been on hold. While it is understandable that companies focused on doing as little non-emergency maintenance as possible in order…Keep Reading
When the economy falters and your competition is throwing out concessions and cutting their prices, there is a strong temptation to do the same. But before you even think about doing that, you should revisit…Keep Reading
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