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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...
Key Takeaways National rent growth is stalling, with average rents declining 0.3% in September — the steepest drop for that month in over 15 years. Oversupply of new...
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 property. But here’s the truth: forcing a bad deal just to “get in the game” can set you back years. The best investors understand that protecting capital is priority number one. Success isn’t just about the deals you close, but also about the ones you avoid. Here are seven clear reasons why you should walk away from a multifamily deal. 1. The Numbers Don’t Work In real estate, emotions lie. Numbers don’t. If the deal does not meet your minimum return goals, don’t try to justify it. This includes cash-on-cash,... Read more
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...
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...
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