#1. This week…we crossed 42,000+ multifamily property management groups leaders in our 9 LinkedIn groups~with an annual reach of 15,300,000 multifamily property management leaders over the next 365 days. http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html #2. This week…we crossed 30,000+ multifamily property management leaders who are members of our flagship LinkedIn group—multifamily Property Management Professionals~ which is the largest LinkedIn […]

As a multi family property management leader ~ protecting and informing your residents/tenants of the dangers of ponds/lakes should be a top priority…for those who own apartments, commercial and other real estate buildings/assets with ponds and lakes. Are signs posted that warn your residents/tenants of the dangers? Do you send communication to residents/tenants reminding them […]

I’ve encountered several questionable tours before that gave me a gut feeling that something was not “right”. Being a southern raised female I was instructed to always believe the best in people no matter what you “think or feel”. I ignored those gut feelings and paid the price. I believe in listening to those gut […]

Wanted to share several more great posts below…packed with sound-and-smart tips and strategies for safe leasing tours. Plus, just read the news article below…as a reminder that when rental housing properties are not safe for the residents and/or the leasing and management teams—the owners of the properties can be held liable…like in this Jacksonville story. […]

Always interesting to read about acquisition news…especially within the financial/capital sector of our multi-family industry. Walker & Dunlop Acquires CWCapital http://www.multifamilybiz.com/News/4065/Walker__Dunlop_Inks_Deal_to_Acquire_CWCapital Your take on the news article above? Have you done any recent financing with Walter & Dunlop? What are you finding…as you are in need of capital/financing for your multifamily projects and/or acquisitions? To […]

Not often do I read in our industry about appliance innovation…especially with dishwashers. Steam Dishwasher Eliminates Dreaded Pre-Wash http://www.multihousingnews.com/product-gallery/steam-dishwasher-from-lg-eliminates-the-dreaded-pre-wash/1004055089.html Your take on the news article above? Have you recently purchased/rented dishwashers for your multi-family rental units? Which vendors/suppliers are you most impressed with? To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends […]

This week I enjoyed…the two news stories below about small-sized apartments—and the trends about apartment square footage that is shrinking. How To Live In 300-Square Foot Apartment http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/live-300-square-foot-apartment-16751302 Tiniest Apartment In New York City? http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/tiniest-apartment-new-york-city-13398285 In the webcast below…you can hear Manny Gonzalez talk about new and fast-moving building trends for rental housing plus his […]

Loved the article below…as an ongoing reminder of ways to shave/save money on water use/utilities. Money [And Water] Down the Drain http://www.naahq.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?List=9d9bf7fe%2D13ea%2D4bf2%2Db7d6%2Ddd27c8ac4533&ID=385 Your take on the news article above? What are you and your multifamily PM team doing…to reduce the usage and cost of your water utilities? Is it working? When was the last time […]

Is your advertising on Craigslist—bringing the rental/leasing results you are wanting? How are your rental/occupancy trends…shifting the advertising you are doing on Craigslist? When you are advertising on Craigslist…what are you doing to be within Fair Housing guidelines? How are you combining your advertising on Craigslist with your social marketing efforts? Is it working as […]

What have you seen/learned from your interaction with multi family apartment rating/review websites? What is the profile of those who post to multi family apartment rating/review websites? Are more of the comments/posts…positive or negative? If you find a negative post about your apartment community and/or your multi family property management company—what are the steps for […]

In the spirit of a greener planet…plus knowing the benefits of recycling—I enjoyed reading the article below~ Maryland’s Multifamily Recycling Law http://www.multifamilybiz.com/m/blog.aspx?id=189#/blog Your take on the news article above? How are you and your multi family  PM team handling trash and recycling efforts at your rental properties? Are you getting the support you need from […]

Quite a story below, yes? Court Tightens The Rules For Landlord Liability With Pit Bulls http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2012/05/03/court-tightens-the-rules-for-landlord-liability/ Your take on the news article above? How are you and your multifamily PM team addressing pit bulls and other mixed breed pit bulls in your lease agreements? Have you had any legal issues related to pets at your […]

Occupational Rent: Don’t Skip The Fine Print http://www.moneyweb.co.za/mw/view/mw/en/page292525?oid=567414&sn=2009+Detail&pid=292525 Your take on the news article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and multifamily property management in South Africa? To invite othermultifamily property management leaders in South Africa to join this discussion thread—please forward to them the url below: Industry […]

Just saw/read below… LinkedIn had a security breach yesterday of about 6.5MM E-mail addresses/accounts. Taking steps to protect our members http://blog.linkedin.com/2012/06/07/taking-steps-to-protect-our-members/ The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator Ernest Oriente  

Because housing is our industry and it’s the sector we most focus on…I was especially pleased to see/read the article below~ Know a veteran in danger of becoming homeless? http://blog.hud.gov/index.php/2012/05/23/know-a-veteran-in-danger-of-becoming-homeless-pass-along-this-information/?goback=.gde_1329427_member_118138851 Your take on the news article above? Are you familiar with HUD-VASH vouchers? What can you share about the vet housing program explained in this […]

Two Top UK REITs Still Face Challenges http://www.globest.com/news/12_363/europe/reit/-322072.html Your take on the news article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about multifamily real estate and property management in the UK? To invite other multifamily property management leaders in the UK to join this discussion thread—please forward to them the url below: […]

If you are a Marketing Director for your multifamily property management company…please surf the url below and join us. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=3426124&trk=anet_ug_grppro We welcome multifamily property management Marketing Directors who work for companies that own/run/manage rental apartments, REITs, senior housing, student housing, affordable apartments, commercial real estate, industrial real estate, and single-family rental homes/condos. The goal of […]

Related to your market competitors…how are you competing with other multi family rental properties that provide WiFi for their residents? How many leases are you closing—tied directly to WiFi as a resident amenity? Focused on WiFi as a resident amenity…what post, question and/or observation might you add to this discussion thread—as a multi family property […]

For a recent leadership webcast on the steps to grow your multifamily property management business plus add/gain new clients…below is a recent property management webcast you will enjoy. CEO Webcast Series – Growing Your Property Management Business This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating and informative discussion on how to grow and expand your […]