IN THIS ISSUE: SHADOW BOXING — Investors like Doug Brien duke it out in
the reo-to-rental gold rush. PLUS, Deep Dive: Is data mining the next
great wave?; Taming Animal House: The risks and rewards of student
housing.
IN THIS ISSUE: DRIVE TIME — Operators like Alliance's Brad Cribbins are
pushing rents without pushing away residents. PLUS, Right Turn: How to
reduce days vacant?; Cover Your Assets: Mandatory renters' insurance on
the rise.
IN THIS ISSUE:CHAIR REACTION — Developers like Wood Partners’ Todd
McCulloch help actualize multifamily’s impact on local economies. PLUS,
ANCILLARY STRATEGY: turning fees into selling points; MULTIPLIER EFFECT:
social media referrals done right
IN THIS ISSUE: TOTAL REHAB —Edward Pettinella keeps Home Properties
fresh by repositioning older workforce housing. PLUS, Crashing the
Multifamily Party: Will single-family builders overstay their welcome?
IN THIS ISSUE: HUNTER GATHERER — A deep dive into David Neithercut's
relentless bird-doggin and capture of the Archstone portfolio. PLUS,The
2013 Top 50: Our exclusive ranking of the industry's biggest firms.
IN THIS ISSUE: PATH FINDER — Bob Faith's skill in navigating boom and
bust cycles helps Greystar contain rising labor and material costs.
PLUS, curbing "poopitrators" with dog dna and guidelines for remediating
meth-lab apartments.
IN THIS ISSUE: SCHOOL CRAZE — David Adelman glimpsed student housing's
future 15 years ago-and that future is now. PLUS, marijuana laws
confound owners and does eco-friendly building pay?
IN THIS ISSUE: DELUXE REDUX — Top rehabbers reveal which upgrades offer
the biggest bang for the buck, in our forth annual apartment renovation
index. PLUS: CREEPY-CRAWLY — Bedeviled by bloodsucking bedbugs; MACRO
UNITS — What to do when gen y grows up.
IN THIS ISSUE: IN TOUCH — Executive of the year Julie Smith's
personal warmth - and business acumen - helped grow Bozzuto managament
into a powerhouse. PLUS, Oversupply Fears: Which markets are most at
risk? and Call Centers: Should you grow your own or go third-party?
IN THIS ISSUE: The 2013 Concept Community Report - a detailed analysis
on the latest on student housing project planning, financing,
development, and design.
THE 2013 MFE AWARDS: Every deal has a story to tell, but some speak a
little more eloquently, and push the envelope as little more
forcefully, than others.
IN THIS ISSUE: RECENT CONVERT - The condo conversion craze is coming
back, but developers like Michael Reynolds are taking a smarter tack.
ALSO: GREEN WASH? is certification worth it?; EMERGING 'HOOD: breaking
into up-and-coming areas.
IN THIS ISSUE: FAST FORWARD - Owners and developers like Jon Bell are
bullish, charging hard into 2014. ALSO: MAJOR MINERS:How big firms
approach data mining; KINGS OF THE HILL: The top deals of 2013.