I've just reached 50 new "easy tasks" that'll only take "an extra 10...

I've just reached 50 new "easy tasks" that'll only take "an extra 10 minutes" a day at work. In case you're not up on your math, that's over 8 hours a day of new tasks to accomplish on top of my previous 8 hours of work.
So, yes, I've had to stop doing most of my job to get my work done.

Stacey Pichette Time management is an essential skill in this industry. You need to prioritize tasks and figure out how to complete them efficiently. It will take time but you’ll get there!

Guest Insider I know how frustrating that can be. I have learned that I don’t have to do it all myself and started assigning the tasks or part of tasks that could be assigned to other team members. As a Manager it our your job to be able to delegate tasks.

Guest Insider There is just me for multiple properties. I don't have the authority to hire anybody else. If I don't do something, there is nobody else to even realize that it is not done. When I get too far behind I assign tasks to my boss. My boss is already overworked and does not have the authority to hire somebody else.

Gerry Hunt Property Management is full of challenges. Every day is the same and at the same time no day is the same. Live your life with balance. Your job should not be you main priority ~~ it is a means to an end. There are other things that make life worth living. DO THEM! The stuff at work will be there tomorrow.

Guest Insider Reading your comments about just conflicting meetings alone, it sounds like a meeting with your direct supervisor to help resolve competing priorities would be my first step. Present your calendar and conflicts. Now, if you're saying you have a supervisor that doesn't care, it's up to you to decide what to do about that. Continue towards resolution, which could mean requesting a meeting with your supervisor's supervisor OR that you begin your search elsewhere. It doesn't even make sense to have such obviously overlapping and conflicting schedules. Who the heck is running the show here? We.love to make things more complicated than necessary.

Guest Insider Agreed. I've already said my piece and just get promises for a solution. Those solutions that they're trying to come up with don't include adding any people though, so they've been unable to resolve the problems, but every other "improvement in the process" just takes an extra 10 minutes a day... each.

Guest Insider I worked for an owner that had this saying we kinda made famous behind the scenes, "that takes what, like 5 minutes?" One day he said this to me about a particular process and I asked him to indulge me then, for just 2 minutes. I began the process, and in just a minute or 2 he stopped me. He saw there was no way this could be accomplished in 5 mins and I rarely heard him make thus blanket statement after that. Ask your supervisor to literally show you the process, or, better yet, let you show her so that she can give you any tips for streamlining.

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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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The twins in the woods on my property. Momma is close by.

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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?

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Guest Insider We are seeing more and more conversion projects and appreciate the multifaceted benefits of reuse. The increased demand for more urban, work-play-live type options seems to promote conversion interests too.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

Guest Insider This is WILD

Anonymous member I used to work at a place like this. I was let go due to irregularities such as that and trying to report it. It was reported to HUD and other agencies and nothing happened. In this case documents were left with unauthorized individuals to handle them. Nobody cares and nobody did anything.

Gerry Hunt For the management company to imply that this didn't matter because the files were not for current residents shows a real lack of understanding of identity theft and a lack of caring! 😟😟

Guest Insider This property is where I started my career eons ago. This is ridiculous!

Anonymous This is so embarrassing to all parties involved. I hope whoever decided this was a good idea was held accountable but based on the press release it seems like the whole company believes it’s a no biggie which makes this even scarier.

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Guest Insider Maintenance Supervisors have it rough. They need to know quite a bit about every system to do their job correctly. You have to be personable because we are the last line of defense before angry residents go to corporate for anything facilities related. People are more demanding today than ever before because we charge so much they think they should be getting 5 star service while we are given a 2-3 star budget for Staffing and equipment.
I think overall it is just the lack of understanding and empathy combined with the way we are treated like a line item expense in a budget. If we are good we can save a property hundreds of thousands per year and see nothing in return for it.
Another interesting dynamic that has taken a toll is the implementation of new software tracking systems that feel more like big brother and take more time away from your normal duties to fill out data points that make someone's job easier in corporate to track KPIs and Metrics but they never took away tasks off of...Maintenance Supervisors have it rough. They need to know quite a bit about every system to do their job correctly. You have to be personable because we are the last line of defense before angry residents go to corporate for anything facilities related. People are more demanding today than ever before because we charge so much they think they should be getting 5 star service while we are given a 2-3 star budget for Staffing and equipment.
I think overall it is just the lack of understanding and empathy combined with the way we are treated like a line item expense in a budget. If we are good we can save a property hundreds of thousands per year and see nothing in return for it.
Another interesting dynamic that has taken a toll is the implementation of new software tracking systems that feel more like big brother and take more time away from your normal duties to fill out data points that make someone's job easier in corporate to track KPIs and Metrics but they never took away tasks off of our duties or gave us more staff to cover that time. In the last 10 years I can't count how many things companies have added to the MS job duty list saying "it only takes 10 minutes" well you add 10 minute processes 3 to 4 times a year over several years and that's quite a loss of hours per week for them to keep up with.
What I see a lot of is basically many maintenance guys just don't do the stuff in the handbook until it is absolutely required simply because they don't have time. I remember some points in my career staying late off the clock because I wasn't allowed overtime but I'd get in trouble for not getting some audit paperwork like SDS binders or some software filled out. It was funny because the most "successful" of us started being the ones who knew how to talk and play the corporate games more than actually fix anything. They would say anything to make themselves look good. Like I knew people that closed many turns out in Yardi at the 3 to 4 day mark while they were still working in them and then they would win awards and get credit for having best turn times. But they were just cheating. That's what happens when you incentivise metrics above all else. Everyone will find ways to cheat the system. Especially if you attach bonuses to it. (Which is dumb) it should just be based off of NOI not all the other weird crap.
Anyways it's a difficult job. You almost have to thrive in a chaotic environment to be good at it. Show more

Maintenance Supervisors have it rough. They need to know quite a bit about every system to do their job correctly. You have to be personable because we are the last line of defense before angry residents go to corporate for anything facilities related. People are more demanding today than ever before because we charge so much they think they should be getting 5 star service while we are given a 2-3 star budget for Staffing and equipment.
I think overall it is just the lack of understanding and empathy combined with the way we are treated like a line item expense in a budget. If we are good we can save a property hundreds of thousands per year and see nothing in return for it.
Another interesting dynamic that has taken a toll is the implementation of new software tracking systems that feel more like big brother and take more time away from your normal duties to fill out data points that make someone's job easier in corporate to track KPIs and Metrics but they never took away tasks off of our duties or gave us more staff to cover that time. In the last 10 years I can't count how many things companies have added to the MS job duty list saying "it only takes 10 minutes" well you add 10 minute processes 3 to 4 times a year over several years and that's quite a loss of hours per week for them to keep up with.
What I see a lot of is basically many maintenance guys just don't do the stuff in the handbook until it is absolutely required simply because they don't have time. I remember some points in my career staying late off the clock because I wasn't allowed overtime but I'd get in trouble for not getting some audit paperwork like SDS binders or some software filled out. It was funny because the most "successful" of us started being the ones who knew how to talk and play the corporate games more than actually fix anything. They would say anything to make themselves look good. Like I knew people that closed many turns out in Yardi at the 3 to 4 day mark while they were still working in them and then they would win awards and get credit for having best turn times. But they were just cheating. That's what happens when you incentivise metrics above all else. Everyone will find ways to cheat the system. Especially if you attach bonuses to it. (Which is dumb) it should just be based off of NOI not all the other weird crap.
Anyways it's a difficult job. You almost have to thrive in a chaotic environment to be good at it.

Guest Insider Parts

Guest Insider No support from higher ups

Guest Insider Residents

Guest Insider Inexperienced property managers

Guest Insider Rising resident expectations with limited resources.

Guest Insider And to top it off, supervisor make a few dollars more than a regular tech.

Guest Insider Corporate owners.

Guest Insider Maintenance Techs who think they know everything but know nothing and YouTube everything. No one takes pride in their work anymore

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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 ...

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Who is up for having the metro go through your apartment community?

Guest Insider That feels very Disney to me!

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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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London Oaks community wants accountability after personal docs found outside

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