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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.
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.