Misc Documents

Centralization in property management has the potential to dramatically change the way apartment communities operate, from leasing strategies to maintenance to a host of accounting functions, to name a few. The question now is how far along are companies in actually implementing these concepts, and what are their short and long-term plans? This research report delves into centralization strategies across the industry.

This research was supported by PostEngine by Rooof and Rent Manager.
 
We've compiled some of the best posts from the Multifamily ShareSpace from the last 12 months! Check them out.
Even before the pandemic shut down many community amenities, Concierge and Service Amenities were taking off. That’s why we’re digging in deeper to see which Concierge/Service Amenities are most widely used and which one may have just been a passing fad.
Here's a form to collect the favorite things from your associates so you can properly show your appreciation. Going the extra step to give them what they like shows you took the time to be intentional in their individuality. Created by Amanda Zinsmeyer, Allied Orion Group.
excel spreadsheet on daily to-do tasks for office staff.
A simple tracker to keep track of issues that are reported concerning noise or lease violation. Can sort by date or apartment # if needed.

The Multifamily Industry Acronym Reference Guide was created to be included in company onboarding packets.  It was crowdsourced by Janice Dizuzio through the Multifamily ShareSpace as a way to consolidate all commonly used acronyms used in the multifamily industry.

Facebook has the largest userbase of any social media site in the world, it makes sense that apartment communities are making their presence known in Facebook Marketplace. But is it working? We’re taking a closer look into Facebook Marketplace to determine if it is an effective place to advertise vacant apartments.
Is your community a pet friendly community? Do you restrict breeds or charge pet rent? These are the research results form our 2020 Pet Restrictions Survey. She how your community compares to others in the industry.
Is social media helping to drive more leases and renewals, or are you having trouble seeing it more than just a waste of time? Many property management companies depend on Social Media to attract new residents and retain existing ones through reputation management, engagement, advertisements, and brand building. So what tactics are actually successful in social media?
We are analyzing apartment community amenities to see what amenities are actively working to inspire new leases and entice residents to renew! We are looking to identify how communities are using their amenities and what great, new amenities are being implemented across the country!

Shared by Megan Orser in "Do You Speak Manager" webinar.  Register for "Do You Speak Manager" here: https://www.multifamilyinsiders.com/shop-multifamily/product/246-do-you-speak-manager

Screening potential residents is one of the most critical aspects of property management, and now we are identifying the key elements to the process! Do you accept felons, do you factor in medical debt, and how do you ensure you only allow the strongest residents into your community?

Results from our Credit Screening Survey in 2017, outlining acceptance criteria, criminal background checks, eviction reporting, credit analysis, income requirements, security deposits, and other factors.  

Identifying the trends and best practices for apartment communities using social media to attract new residents and retain existing ones.