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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.

Marc Fairbrother

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.

Mary Cook

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.

Felicite Moorman

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.

Back to (Maintenance) Basics in a Shiny-Penny Tech World

How much tech is too much tech? And does this detract from the fundamentals of responsive maintenance and good old-fashioned customer service?

The Savvy Owner’s Road Map for Success

An expert from Marcus & Millichap discusses the importance of taking a strategic look at your current real estate holdings as we approach the end of this cycle amidst the uncertainties of tax reform, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures.

A Multifamily Trend to Watch in 2018

Many owners and managers are finding that outsourcing their accounting can provide multiple benefits—from easing the headache of managing the back office to direct cost savings.

Brent Kohere

Catering to All Ages With the Right Amenities

Today’s renters are looking to enhance their renting experience by finding communities that are the right fit. Brent Kohere of Morgan Properties describes the amenities that appeal to residents of different generations.