Michael Cunningham is Content Marketing Manager at ProofHQ, and the former Managing Editor of PropertyManagementInsider.com. He worked as a social media manager for RealPage, Inc., a provider of on-demand software solutions that integrate and streamline single-family and a wide variety of multifamily rental property management business functions. He is responsible for promoting the company through various media channels, including editorial, print and online advertising, and social media. Michael received his education at Indiana University where he majored in English.
National Multifamily Housing Council President Doug Bibby is up for another big challenge, one that may consume the rest of his career in the apartment industry. With apartment demand projected to reach an additional 4.6 million households by 2030, he’ll have plenty to work on. And it may be no different than in 2001 when[…]
In many parts of the U.S., Spanish speakers now make up a large part of the maintenance and housekeeping staff at many multifamily properties. And while Spanish versions of courses are now part of most multifamily learning management systems, they’ve only partly solved the difficulty of the Spanish speaker’s experience. Why? Because while the course[…]
As we’ve all heard countless times before from our favorite sports coaches, the best offense is a good defense, and readying your multifamily property for winter is no different. A preventative weatherization program will help you catch small problems before they blossom into huge problems, thus saving you thousands of dollars and hours of headaches[…]
Light-emitting diode or LED lights have been evolving at a rapid pace since becoming mainstream about a decade ago. The market was expected to reach $30.5 billion in 2016, up from $25.7 billion the previous year. Today, lighting pros say that LED efficiencies are improving, lasting longer and will continue to replace other lights in[…]
Vendor credentialing provides advantages that save time, money and provide protection for your property. You wouldn’t allow a tenant to move in without a background check, so why do business with a vendor who hasn’t been thoroughly vetted? Compliance Depot Vendor Credentialing software background checks vendors and makes sure their insurance, financial standing and background[…]
A few years ago, building efficiencies were not top of the list for clients who sought new designs for multifamily dwellings. However, that has changed. The need to lower building costs by trimming the apartment fat is more pronounced at a time when renter demand has soared. In the past, multifamily projects with long corridors[…]
The arrival of fall means that your residents will likely be spending more time outdoors for cookouts, quiet conversation and general relaxation. In southern climates, patios made from concrete and decorative stone and pavers have proven to withstand weather and traffic during every season, making their installation preferable at apartments. Traditionally, wooden decks have required[…]
Automation has its place in business and multifamily today. Busy workplaces and lifestyles require a little digital help when real, live, breathing humans can’t get to the phone or digital device. But not everything should be reduced to a digital series of commands or questions before narrowing down to an answer, place or resolution. At[…]
A fact of multifamily is that apartments have to make ongoing investments to stay competitive in today’s market. A renovation or value-add strategy can align an older property to better compete with a newer community down the street, even one in a higher class. Community-wide overhauls of flooring, cabinets and appliances refresh units to attract[…]
Apartment operators shouldn’t assume that today’s preferred renter amenities are defined by the regions where they operate. The 2017 National Multifamily Housing Council/Kingsley Renter Preference Report unveiled in October suggests apartment residents around the country have some very distinct favorites that don’t necessarily jive with where they live. The bi-annual report, which drew 272,000 responses[…]
Could this 330 square foot apartment be the future of multifamily? Meet The Domestic Transformer.
We often talk about scary stuff on Friday the 13th. But change can be scary any day, especially when rolling out new software. Here are 13 ways to take the fear out of change.
If you manage your documents like close to 90 percent of apartment properties across the country, it’s all about the paper. But if you take those documents electronic, you can experience all kinds of savings. Here are seven of them.
More and more of your residents and prospects are going to be shopping for electric cars. Will you be able to accommodate them?
With the competition for renters getting more urgent, now is the time to focus on keeping your current residents where they belong, and online renewals looks like a compelling part of any resident retention strategy.
MPF Research is celebrating 50 years of providing apartment market intelligence to the multifamily industry.
If you’re billing your residents separately for rent and other items, you could be leaving money on the table. Learn how convergent billing can save time and improve collection rates.
When you hear about the rough housing market of the past few years, the American Dream is often part of the discussion. But I think that aspect of the dream might be changing, thanks in part to Generation Y.
Going green was once just a good idea for being environmentally friendly. Now, it’s one of the hottest amenities. Here are five low-cost ways to work towards earning the green title for your property.
Unwelcome Tenants: Whether homes are high or low income, clean or dirty, bed bugs don’t discriminate…so says a new survey by NPMA.
Earnings matter. This is as true in energy, industrials and consumer staples as it is in real estate...
Congratulations! You have a fantastic product. Newsflash! Your competitor has a fantastic product, t...
Multifamily owners will sometimes find themselves non-compliant because of a misinterpretation of th...
An automated vending machine generating $2,500 in weekly revenue is most likely not selling just can...
When it officially stamps hoarding as a disorder in May, the American Psychiatric Association will c...
Property Management Insider is brought to you by RealPage. Learn more.
