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Timing’s Right for Multi-Asset Financing Solutions

Rising interest rates, market uncertainty and favorable borrowing conditions make looking beyond single-asset mortgages critical.

Landlords Get Innovative to Fill Vacancies

Turnkey rental solutions are a viable alternative and supplement to traditional tenancies. Be sure to check local laws and lender requirements first, though.

New Tax Incentives for Workforce Housing

A veteran tax consultant explains how the newly created Qualified Opportunity Zones offer incentives to provide workforce housing in economically distressed areas.

4 Steps to a Smarter Snow Removal Plan

Winter can be the busiest time of the year for some property owners and managers. Budgeting and planning now is the best way to avoid being caught off guard.

Attracting Institutional Capital to Affordable Housing Debt Markets

How can affordable housing lenders attract institutions in a way that reflects fundamental requirements of institutional investors? Here are several criteria to consider.

Buyer Inspections and Selling a Property ‘As Is’

A senior associate from Marcus & Millichap discusses three steps that savvy owners of small- and mid-sized apartment buildings can take to avoid buyers requesting concessions or the deals falling out of escrow.

Screening Possible Renters: How to Find Only the Best for Your Building

It’s quite common for the management teams in massive buildings to readily accept anyone with decent financial qualifications. But there are additional things you should be looking for.

How to Impact Google Rankings

While addressing resident concerns is paramount, responses can be leveraged to increase traffic to community websites and garner more qualified leads.

Sustainability and Profitability: How to Make a Positive Impact

While the elusive task of achieving sustainability in an existing property may seem daunting, there are steps owners and managers can take to make an impact while keeping costs low, resident retention high and the bottom line healthy.

Apartment Market Has Bright Future at 2018’s Midpoint

While the market has softened slightly, there is still ample reason to believe the industry will continue to experience healthy operating fundamentals throughout the rest of 2018 and beyond. Here are four reasons why.