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If you’ve been in multifamily for a while (like we have), you already know that leasing apartments in 2025 looks nothing like it did a few years ago. Renters are moving faster, doing more research, and comparing more options than ever. A shiny “Now Leasing” banner isn’t enough anymore. We’ve partnered with properties across the country, from boutique communities to large management portfolios, and we’ve seen what truly fills units and what just burns budget. These are real-world apartment leasing strategies based on experience, not theory. Let’s walk through them step by step. 1. Your Website Is Your Leasing Office Almost every renter starts... Read more
Key Takeaways Rent payments rose to 83.5% in October, marking a second consecutive month of improvement. Late payments remain elevated, exceeding 10% for nine straight...
Managing properties has always been about balancing tenant comfort and cost. For decades landlords and property managers relied on routine inspections and reactive...
Say hello to the new wave of renters. The youngest renter generation — Gen Z — is growing up. Members of this generation, born between 1997 and 2012, are leaving the...
One of the toughest lessons in multifamily investing isn’t how to find deals, it’s how to walk away from them. Every new investor dreams of landing their first...
Nationwide, renters who move to a different apartment within their area in under two years represent 38% of all apartment renters on the move, according to new data from RentCafe. The reasons for moving are often related to finding jobs and better housing — trends that still hold firm even with the rise of remote work. Highlights of the report: Austin renters are the most mobile in the nation; 54% relocated within the metro in just two years. The share of Austin renters moving this frequently surged by 34% between 2018 and 2023. In Provo, Utah (No. 2), 60% of renters switched homes within just two years, which is the highest share of any metro area. This metro’s... Read more
The Problem with Today’s Apartment Websites Lucy opens her ChatGPT app and types in this prompt: “I’m moving to Kansas City, Missouri next month for...
When you’re investing in multifamily properties, it’s easy to focus on rental income, occupancy, and appreciation. But smart investors know the real test of...
Only a handful of the nation’s largest apartment markets have achieved uninterrupted year-over-year rent growth over the past five years—and most of them are in...
Key Takeaways US average multifamily rent fell by $6 to $1,750, the largest September drop since 2009 and the worst monthly decline since late 2022. A glut of new...
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