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Community Manager without a valid driver's license! Always has to catch a ride with someone, everywhere! How do you feel about that? Is it against your company's policy?
Things that make you go Hmmm?🤔

Brent Williams Is it burdening others who have to chauffer the manager? If there is an emergency at the property, do they have a plan to get to the community off-hours? In my opinion, if they are getting to work on time and consistently, while also not being a hinderance to other team members, I don't think it is a problem?
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eric rivera Technically speaking public transportation is reliable. BUT that doesnt mean the employee is reliable. If this person had special needs such as epilepsy would you still make that requirement. I certainly hope not.
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Grace Law We require our Property Managers to have a valid license and insured car. We need them to be able to get to the property quickly for emergencies
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Alex Mann What’s the real issue? That they might not get to work in time or get on site promptly for an emergency? Obviously they’ve become a CM without having the drivers license. Can you offer on site housing?
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Guest Insider Alex Mann No, they lost license after becoming a CM.
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Kristina Janis Obviously, they care enough to go to work. They are trying to better their lives. If there are emergencies, I'm sure they have their ride ,or will call Uber. I don't think we should judge that they don't have a car. You don't know their personal situation. I'd be worried if their not coming to work. Never know you could be the reason they end up back on their feet.
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Guest Insider Between public transportation/Uber, friends, family, coworkers and proper planning for emergencies this person could still be reliable.
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Jennifer Ryan I feel like unless it impedes the job duties it’s not my business.
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Guest Insider I think the real problem is do they show up or not, how they get there is not my concern.
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Brandon Payton Maybe their company doesn't pay enough for rent and a car. That sounds like most property management companies.
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Josh Tully Depends on the market. About 25% of Chicagoans don’t own vehicles and, depedant on time of day, busses and trains are much quicker than driving. Plus you have a lot of people like me who hate driving and only own a car for the few weeks that it is impossible to be outside due to the cold weather. Ubers are there for emergencies.
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Guest Insider I suppose it strongly depends on the area. Here we don’t have public transportation so it would depend on whether or not they lived on site.
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Sarah Bernier I hired a manager who used public transportation (in a city where that isn’t the usual). She was early every day and was always there in event of emergency. She took the job seriously and knew she would have to do what she had to do to be there. It was never a problem. It comes down to the person.
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Chris Finetto Typically, a current and valid drivers license is a requirement if a job. But, if they’re able to do their job well and without a license, what’s the issue? I’ve had this situation. Honestly, they didn’t last long. I wouldn’t even allow them to drive a golf cart, part of our insurance requirements. The bigger question is why don’t they have a license.
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Guest Insider I feel like if that manager is doing their job.. then it should not be a problem..
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Tea Basquez As long as they can do their job, there shouldn't be a problem. What's it to you?
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Guest Insider I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but what do the job requirements say? I've never seen a CM role that didn't require a license.
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Lesli Frazier All employees must have & keep a valid Driver License.
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Guest Insider Has nothing to do with being rude. What one should have to do all should have to do. All employees should have reliable transportation and up to date insurance.- It is a burden when others feel obligated because they know this person needs a ride.- Lives on site so that isn't a problem.- What about just running simple errands that kind of come with the job, this person can't.- Drive a golf cart, this person can't. Or should I say shouldn't.Just wanted to see people's opinions, but it is company policy for all employees to have transportation and insurance. Thanks!
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Guest Insider Group member I don't think there is an issue if they cannot drive. What off property errands are required by the position? Why do you need a license to drive a golf cart, what state are you in?
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While it’s almost become a meme to comment on how “backward” the multifamily housing industry is when it comes to technology, the reality is much more nuanced now than it was back in 1999 when I first started leading the work that eventually resulted in LRO, the industry’s first-ever automated rent setting application. I was blessed to work with perhaps the most technology-forward operator of the time. Archstone was the first major ...

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Property management is a multifaceted industry and as many successful property managers know you will need efficiency to scale and manage the business effectively. Property managers are the day-to-day lay level operators who are faced with a perpetual roller coaster of strategies that aim to to reduce operational inefficiencies. The uncomfortable part of such objectives is frequently overlooked by most property managers; namely, partnering with a ...

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Key release’s are supposed to be simple. Yardi has an opt in for text communication which he is listed as yes. A friend comes in and needs a key. Knows resident by name, unit and phone #. We called resident twice and emailed. They called him, told us when they went to walk their dog, he left and may have thought they had key. After about an hour of them calling they texted him. He texts them back and says we have permission to give key. I see... Show more

Donna Blackman No one gets a key except the residents on the lease and person listed on the emergency contact sheet signed by the resident
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Guest Insider We don’t release keys to anyone, unless the resident sends us an email form from email we have on file, with a copy of their ID attached to the email, and last four of SSN are correctly filled out on the form. The form also has a field for the ID information of the person picking up the keys, and then they need to present ID to match the form info at key pick up time. We don’t do key releases over the phone and we also charge a key fee.
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Guest Insider Always have the person whose home it is, provide in writing you can give the key to XYZ and require an ID.
Even though you matched numbers and saw a text- you don’t have any of that documentation.
But look, if what he said was truly destroyed or taken- then he will actually follow up. When police get involved and they don’t follow through. Likely not true and he didn’t realize the depths you would go through to validate his story.
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Guest Insider Never release a key to anyone but the lease holder. Put the responsibility on them to provide access to anyone else.
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Guest Insider I don't even give a key to an emergency contact. I have to have direct permission from the resident.
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Mark Tanguay Key? I don't even confirm if someone even lives there. The only person ever allowed in the apartment, escorted, is the emergency pet contact, if the resident cannot be reached, to retrieve a pet, and most of the time I will require them to contact the local police to do a welfare check, where I personally unlock the door to let the police in while I stay outside, and I lock it afterward.
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Is your property management company drowning in reactive maintenance? Are surprise repairs, breakdowns, and frustrated residents eating away at your resources, budget, and bottom line? The good news is, there's a smarter way to manage your maintenance. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we approach maintenance, ushering in an era of proactive problem-solving and optimized operations.Embrace the Power of DataImagine having a c ...

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We audited one of our student housing portfolios a few months back (about 12 properties), and identified ~$50,000-70,000 / year in bloated ad spend. If you are looking to do the same and potentially cut ad spend, read on…We started by implementing a CRM to track things like lead source, and lead stage in the pipeline. Powerful optimizations begin with good data. Once we'd collected a year's worth of data, we were able to do some actual analysis o ...

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I have a client wanting to reduce fraud. (Isn’t everyone!)
I’ve used Checkpoint ID but had complaints with them manually verifying id’s (they did nothing) and the app not working when scanning id’s. Is there a good alternative?
Thinking of going with Snappt for POI verification. Are they the...

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Jamie Phillips Have you looked into Verifast?
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Debbie Nicholson-Erwin Payscore is the best solution out there!
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Guest Insider We use Snappt and it’s very good at catching anything fishy! They do their best to stay ahead of the “scammers”
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Guest Insider Look at Docuverus. Its a great product and has worked well for us
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Guest Insider We use snapped for ID verification and document verification
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Guest Insider RealPage just released their identity and income verification, IDVp or IV: ID Verification Premium or Income Verification. It’s as if checkpointID, Vero and Snappt were all combined. Definitely worth checking out!
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Anne Williams Docuverus
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Sharon Donley Approved Shield has been amazing. Reduced delinquency which reduced bad debt.
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Madeline Nash Umbrello!!
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Guest Insider Nothing is 100% we still need to double check everything.
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Guest Insider Verifast is amazing!
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This is very interesting article, in my opinion. I would imagine that most in this group would tackle things differently than Vienna, but the reality is that there are some very strong alignments, such as understanding that affordability is a supply-driven situation and that we need more development in many markets. For example:𝐴𝑛𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑘𝑒𝑦 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑉𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑎 𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑢𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑡. 𝑀𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑡 𝑔𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔... Show more

Could Vienna’s approach to affordable housing work in California? | Housing | The Guardian

Housing costs and homelessness are on the rise in California. In the Austrian capital, people of all income levels live in subsidised housing – and…

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Do you know where your data comes from? Not all data is the same. How it's pulled can result in varying (and potentially unpredictable) outcomes–one of the more unpleasant being private data sharing. Using ethically sourced data ensures compliance and precision in your comp reporting and market surveys. Unlike private and semi-private data, market insights from ethical sources are clean, accurate, and unassociated with antitrust litigations. Own ...

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What is the most important factor for you when deciding to attend an industry conference?

What is the most important factor for you when deciding to attend an industry conference?
Guest Insider Great poll, but where is the option for all of the above? All of these are pretty important.
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Adrian C Danila Great question! LinkedIn limits the answer options to 4, unfortunately.
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Guest Insider I agree that all of these are important.
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Security remains a paramount concern for management and ownership groups alike in this quarter's Multifamily Crime Poll. Let's delve into the key findings and uncover what they mean for property security strategies.Package Theft: On the RiseOne of the standout revelations from our latest poll is the prevalence of package theft. A significant portion of respondents—60.9% to be precise—reported that package theft either increased or surged signific ...

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The multifamily space is undergoing a rapid evolution and transformation fueled by tech-based features and services that require seamless WiFi connectivity. From self-guided tours and digital payment solutions to smart-home technologies and remote work capabilities, a reliable internet connection is critical. However, delivering end-to-end connectivity involves more than simply setting up routers and access points. It demands a comprehensive appr ...

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We have predominantly Spanish communities, and looking for recommendations on apps/ tools you all use to translate for prospects/residents for those of us who are not bilingual?

Joelis Barandica-Rodriguez Here are a couple of suggestions for you: iTranslate: iTranslate is a user-friendly translation app that offers text and voice translation, as well as website translation and a dictionary feature
SayHi: SayHi is a translation app that allows users to speak or type in one language and have it translated into another. It supports Spanish and many other languages.
Babylon Translator: Babylon offers text and voice translation, as well as a dictionary and language learning features. It can be useful for quick translations in various contexts.
Papago: Papago is a translation app developed by Naver, which provides accurate translations between multiple languages, including Spanish. It also offers features like text recognition and conversation mode.
DeepL: DeepL is known for its high-quality translations and offers text translation between various languages, including Spanish. It's particularly useful for translating longer texts.
Hope that helps
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Miles Scruggs This puts you in a bit of a corner. Now the translation being correct is your responsibility. Also what happens when someone from a local tribe in the Amazon comes in and requests the same service for their language?
We’ve found that most people that have made it this far are incredibly resourceful.
Being helpful is one thing but it can lead to a: no good deed goes unpunished, if you aren’t careful.
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Guest Insider Thatkey. It’s a texting app that you can select any language.
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Guest Insider Thanks for your recommendation!
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Guest Insider wait. Is that an add on feature or standard. I’ve never seen it.
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Guest Insider click on little globe icon under text box and it will do any language.
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Reba Shahan I am thinking this could potentially be a fair housing nightmare.
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Janice Quill I had them bring their own translator. I had them provide identification. I made the translator sign an addendum that they were taking responsibility for ensuring that the prospective resident understood all terms of the lease in its entirety. I had the prospect sign a document that they chose the interpreter and agreed to the lease in its entirety and they take responsibility for their chosen translator. Something like this takes the liability away from your company, and puts the responsibility on the resident.
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Guest Insider Key Texting translates into 49 languages - including Spanish.
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Guest Insider If you want to have a quick chat our team can share how our clients can communicate in all languages. It's a huge separating factor for your communities for sure. [email protected] keytexting.com
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:::LEASE UP QUESTION::: How do you put urgency to submit that app on the guest?? We do a decent job already with things like $99 reduced fees for look and lease, but looking for other unique tactics. We are a luxury building. The homes really sell themselves. Just wanting to do even better!

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Karen Kossow Make sure you are really working with your customers to find the apartment that best fits all of their wants and needs. If you're doing that, although you may have a lot of apartments available, you don't have a lot of apartments that are perfect for each customer.
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Matthew C Starrett Scarcity drives, FOMO, and FOMO drives action. A few ways to tap into that: Highlight your existing leasing success; I.e. Tours have already begun and spaces are filling up fast creates a sense that they could miss out if they aren't quick.

If you have a ton of units or if it's obvious that you aren't going to fill up fast... you can do something similar with the available selection or inventory in a certain building filling up... We ran a campaign along the lines of Apply today -- current inventory is at its largest now, and that won't last long...

To that note you can also play into Limited Availability: for example, add a message on the site such as Only a few apartments left in this building!

Going further down the rabbit hole, campaigns and offers can be another way to create a sense of urgency if they are paired well with a hard end date. I.e. Apply before 05/11/2024 and we'll cover your move-in costs etc etc.

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Stephanie Anderson 6 days ago This poll is ended May 13 2024 at 12:00 PM

Friends - I need your expertise. ‼️ Is it onsite or on-site when referring to property management? Hyphen or no hyphen? 🚨 Merriam Webster says on-site should be hyphenated. The Cambridge dictionary includes onsite (without the hyphen) and on-site (hyphenated), while the American Heritage dictionary only lists onsite (no hyphen).

Guest Insider I always type it out with no hyphen. Purely out of laziness and because my computer doesn’t underline in red squiggly lines
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Guest Insider I always type it out with no hyphen. Purely out of laziness and because my computer doesn’t underline in red squiggly lines
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Guest Insider I think the industry has widely adopted onsite.
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Kara Bonzheim Kinda like multi family and multifamily. I would say no hyphen. Onsite
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Guest Insider I was just about to say I’m still trying to figure out multifamily. 
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Guest Insider Real Page uses “On-Site” for their platform. Not to be confused with “OneSite”.
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Guest Insider I like it hyphenated
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Guest Insider I think it is on-site before the noun and on site in all other cases.
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Mark Tanguay It depends on if you are using it as a adjective, adverb, or prepositional phrase. I am doing on-site work. The work is an onsite task. I am working on site.
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Khara House (Shoves her word nerd specs a little higher on her nose...)
On-site is the preferred use when being used as an adjective or adverb before a noun, as is off-site. On site or off site are preferred use after a noun or pronoun when used as a location phrase versus referring directly to the noun.
Onsite is accepted more these days in American English as hyphen use fades, but offsite is less accepted in the dehyphenization "movement."
Technically onsite or on-site are both correct, but on-site is still, for now, the preferred grammatical term.
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Guest Insider Guess it's all about you audiences are the on -site or onsite?
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According to Forbes, 83% of companies that believe customer satisfaction is vital to doing business experience a growth in revenue. In fact, brands that prioritize providing a top-tier customer experience see 5.7 times more revenue than those that do not. Multifamily operators also know the true value of resident satisfaction and its impact on retention and attracting new renters. Although it is impossible to please all residents all of the time, ...

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