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Becoming financially independent through real estate investing isn’t an elite act. Anyone can do it, at any time—and more of us could be doing it than are, says best-selling author Lance Edwards, creator of the Multifamily Success and Raising Private Money systems. Over the last seven years, he’s taught hundreds of students how they too can build wealth with investments in small apartment complexes and multifamily housing. His book, How to Make Big Money in Small Apartments couldn’t have come at a better time. With hedge funds buying up large, full apartment complexes because they must move huge chunks of money—anywhere from $3 million to those costing hundreds of millions— small and mid-sized apartments are gold mines gone untouched. In between those million dollar deals and large apartment complexes, there is a revolving door of small and mid-size apartments available for investors just like you.

Mixed-use development, lifestyle amenities, and the desire for more affordable housing will shape next year’s development landscape.   By Dan Doyle (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article)  —  Changing demographics, shifting social values, and evolving development landscapes all continue to drive a surging, nationwide demand for multifamily housing....Continue reading »

The holiday frenzy has begun, and as a property manager, you need to make sure your decorations are cheerful, safe and non-offensive at the same time. Here’s a list of do’s and don’ts. By Laura Calugar (MultiHousingNews.com Article)  —  Turkey leftovers are gone, but the holiday season has just begun. As a property manager, you want to contribute...Continue reading »

The Charter of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lance Edwards recently hosted Geoffrey Platt, VP Originator of Arbor Realty Trust, and Mr. Platt spoke about the common purposes and detailed differences of the government sponsored loan enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Fed’s rates show a trend of going up rather than down. Generally speaking, the rates on a 10 year...Continue reading »

Providing your renters with impeccable service requires knowing when to solicit their opinions, the best methods for doing so, and, most importantly, how to show residents their voices truly matter. By Barbara Hale (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article)  —  As a service-oriented individual starting out in the hotel hospitality industry, I was ready to stand...Continue reading »

Finding—and keeping—high-performing workers for your properties is more paramount than ever in today’s competitive multifamily landscape. By Tony Hogrebe (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article)  —  If you have superior and fully staffed maintenance teams at your properties, consider yourself most fortunate, because the number of qualified, high-performing...Continue reading »

Sending messages to your buildings’ occupants is an important aspect of property management, but getting them to see the messages and read them is a challenge―especially in today’s high-tech world.   By Larry Belleck (MultiHousingNews.com Article)  —  At first glance, communicating with residents in this day and age would seem to be...Continue reading »

Corporate debt, tariffs, and rising interest rates number among the potential headwinds. By Mary Salmonsen (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article)  —  As the U.S. economy approaches 10 years without a recession, those with business or investments at stake are looking out for the same dangers that started the Great Recession and other downturns of the past. However,...Continue reading »

Much of what influences your property’s online reputation is up to you and your on-site team.   By Jeremy Lawson (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article)  —  One could assume the customer journey for your community starts in the online search bar—and, more than likely, in a Google search engine. Recent statistics indicate that Google generates more...Continue reading »