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“You only get one chance to make a great first impression,” goes the old adage. That’s the essence of curb appeal. When someone arrives at your property, they can be pleasantly surprised, or disappointed. Much of that reaction will depend on how much effort is made to keep your property looking and feeling its best. And important as that effort is, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Maintaining your curb appeal doesn’t mean a major lobby overhaul every year, or even every five years. Strong curb appeal is the result of regular maintenance efforts, right down to daily routines like polishing brass, cleaning windows, and tidying up plantings. Cleanliness is Next... Read more
Water is a necessity for living—but it’s also a potential hazard for all types of buildings, on both micro and macro levels. In the form of extreme weather, water...
Tenants dream of living in a place they can truly call home. However, issues like mold can sometimes get in the way. It makes the place feel stuffy and can even...
Multifamily living means sharing spaces with neighbors and, unfortunately, it also often means sharing areas with pests like cockroaches, bedbugs, rats, and mice....
Unit turnovers are a reality of rental property ownership—but that doesn’t mean they have to blow your budget. Whether you’re managing a single rental or a growing...
In the early morning hours of June 16, 2015, a fifth-floor balcony at an apartment complex in Berkeley, California, collapsed without warning. Thirteen young people were sent plunging to the ground. Six Irish exchange students were killed, seven others suffered life-altering injuries, and years later another survivor died from complications tied to the incident. Investigators later confirmed the collapse was not caused by overcrowding or misuse. Instead, severe dry rot hidden within the balcony’s structural framing had weakened the structure over time. Prolonged moisture intrusion, combined with inadequate maintenance, allowed the damage to progress unseen until failure became... Read more
A new year is on the horizon and property owners are working through a market filled with high demand presenting a series of challenges. High mortgage rates and slow...
Aging apartment buildings may not grab headlines like shiny new developments, but for multifamily investors, they’re often the real hidden goldmine. Across the U.S.,...
If you’re a new or prospective landlord, or just haven’t bought a rental property in a while, figuring out what rental properties to purchase and which to pass on...
In 2025, more investors are leaning toward turnkey properties because they offer something rare in real estate: simplicity. Fully renovated, move-in ready, and often...
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