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4 Benefits of Remote HVAC Managed Services
Having this service can ensure the goals of the facility are met by providing a highly skilled operations team to provide regular monitoring and validation of your systems’ operation.
How Inspections Can Help Prepare for Disasters
While common-sense safety steps can help people ride out Mother Nature’s extremes, owners and managers must go above and beyond the basics to ensure the safety of their portfolios and (more important) their residents.
Remote Access: Multifamily’s Key to Success
Integrating electronic access is a simple and profitable way to attract a growing audience of residents, mitigate safety concerns and streamline access management, according to Ann Matheis of Allegion.
5 Trends in Multifamily Investing for 2018
If you’re an investor, there will be a few surprises and some changes you should be prepared for, according to Karlin Conklin, vice president of private equity at Investor’s Management Group and principal at IMG Northwest.
How Connected Security Systems Can Save You Time and Money
Installing security systems across multiple rental units can help protect the safety of your real estate investments, as well as your residents. And as the technology improves, these systems can do so much more than help you monitor safety.
Transforming Unit Design
Marc Fairbrother of CallisonRTKL explains how new unit plans allow residents to have multiple, flexible spaces that can accommodate different configurations, integrating technology and energy-efficiency.
3 Common Design Mistakes That Keep Renters at Bay
Today’s renters—accustomed to boutique hotels, smart coffee shops and restaurants where the décor is as important as the menu—are visually sophisticated and highly design conscious. They want spaces that look good, function well and feel just right.
Corporate Housing as a Cost-Effective Way to Boost Occupancy
Liudmila Davydiuk, director of business development for furnished apartment provider Churchill Living, explains the financial benefits of and the increasing demand for temporary furnished housing.
Using IoT as an Amenity
Technology is the new differentiator between multifamily properties and competitors. Felicite Moorman, CEO of STRATIS, explains how the Internet of Things offers both convenience and cost savings.
5 Things Your Lender Wants to See in Your Multifamily Deal
Putting together a multifamily deal can be extensive, and if the deal is being financed, lenders will typically want to see detailed information on the borrower as well as the property.