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Congratulations on your upcoming multifamily property closing! While finishing Level One is exciting, the true strategic challenge begins with rebranding and marketing your acquisition. In today's competitive multifamily housing market, you can't afford to delay—industry standards demand a 30-day turnaround for complete rebranding. Let's explore how you can effectively navigate this crucial phase with speed and precision.Know Your "Why" Behind Mu ...
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🏢➡️🏠 Office-to-Multifamily Conversions: Opportunity or Risk?
"9 out of 10 conversions cost more than ground-up construction. Numbers don’t lie."
It’s a cautionary statement that resonates—but does it tell the full story?
Yes, older office buildings can come with surprises:...
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Katie Decker-Erickson, MBA, IACC-NA A HUD/CDFI hybrid approach combined with a bridge loan could create a dynamic financing strategy for adaptive reuse and redevelopment projects.
Here’s how it could work:
Bridge Loan as Initial Capital – Securing short-term financing to acquire or reposition the property before transitioning to long-term HUD/CDFI-backed funding.
CDFI Flexibility – Leveraging mission-driven lending to support workforce housing, mixed-use developments, or underserved markets, where traditional financing might not fit.
HUD-Insured Stability – Transitioning into HUD 221(d)(4) loans or other permanent financing once the project stabilizes, ensuring long-term viability.
This structure allows developers and investors to quickly secure funding, execute redevelopment plans, and eventually transition to lower-cost, government-backed financing with sustainability in mind.
Let's be honest...if you lead people, you probably have someone on your team that just doesn't seem to care. At. All. The person that shows up late. Does just enough not to get fired. They're physically there, but mentally they're totally checked out. Perhaps you've tried everything to get them fired up to do their job...coached, threatened, free food, begged, maybe even prayed over them, with the same "ugh" results.After ...
Hey everyone,I’m working on my first commercial space and honestly, I’m a bit lost. My lease includes a decent
Tenant Improvement
(TI) allowance, but the landlord says he gets to decide how the money is spent and which contractor is hired.I wanted to work with Urban Complex General Contractor,...
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(If you know, you know)….Multifamily communities are following the hybrid and work from home trends. To accommodate this ebb and flow, developments are offering dedicated workspaces or co-working areas for residents that work remotely.Things to keep in mind for these office spaces:Flexibility is key. Residents are looking for these office flex spaces. Versatility is also important. Is the planned area's end game more zen and inspi ...
In today's competitive rental market, your property's reputation is your most valuable asset. As we move through 2025, the multifamily industry faces unprecedented challenges, with fraudulent rental applications on the rise and the potential for reputational damage looming large. Protecting your brand isn't just about maintaining a positive image—it's about safeguarding your investment, your community, and your bottom line. The Hidden Costs ...
Working in MultiFamily is so much more than just a job, isn't it? It involves many different things & nurturing is one of them. Let's talk for a minute about nurturing in the multifamily world. Nurturing goes way beyond just managing properties ~ it is one of the things that makes our resident WANT to be part of our communities! It's about creating a real sense of community & turning apartments in ...
Last week, the National Multifamily Housing Council hosted its annual Spring Meeting in Chicago where multifamily developers, investors, and financial strategists joined together to discuss the pressing issues impacting the industry. This year's conversations focused on financial and capital market strategies to effectively meet the demand for 4.3 million new apartment units by 2035 (NMHC). The multifamily market continues to face challenges in n ...
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London Oaks community wants accountability after personal docs found outside
Residents in Portsmouth's London Oaks neighborhood say they're concerned after they found an administrative filing cabinet outside and unsecured.
You've got units to fill, budgets to balance, and leads that ghost more than your last situationship.Sound familiar?Marketing your apartment community shouldn't feel like shouting into the void—or worse, copying the same tired tactics your competitors have been running since 2012.At Brindle, we believe in doing things differently. This guide isn't about throwing money at ads and hoping for the best. It's about smart, creative, proven apartment ma ...
Who is up for having the metro go through your apartment community?
The Pros and Cons of Filing an Insurance Claim: When Is It Worth It?
Ultimately, the decision is yours.
One of my clients experienced significant roof damage from a hailstorm in March 2024. However, they were unaware of the extent of the damage until fall 2024, when they began noticing active...
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