A new study finds gas use is higher in multifamily buildings where owners pay utility bills. More
Property managers have long dealt with the caveats of using online payment systems, but some new options are making the process a bit easier. More
"Crime is our industry's dirty little secret," says Brent Sobol, an apartment owner and crime-prevention consultant. "Everybody’s got it, to some degree, but no one wants to talk about it or admit it." More
Multifamily portfolio owners could do well to investigate longer-term asset holds and the long-term, generational investors looking for more than an IRR. More
Many operators are turning their attention to Millennials’ unique needs and preferences—and learning to implement features that appeal to young adult renters. This means courting Gen Y residents with sustainable communities, technology-friendly features, and state-of-the-art amenities. It also means fixing or preventing the four mistakes listed here, lest your properties drive residents to more-accommodating communities elsewhere. More
Our breakdown of executive compensation among public REITs highlights the per-unit salaries the companies' top earners pulled in last year. More
Rental payment history may be more valuable than credit history in differentiating good renter prospects from bad. More
Rather than focusing on a prospect’s credit score, screening professionals stress... More
A recent entrant has launched a service that addresses the issue of renters who wish to pay with cash. Though it helps, how much of the industry does it really affect? More
On Tuesday, two more REITs, BRE Properties and Associated Estates Realty, hosted their fourth-quarter earnings conference calls. And there were no huge surprises. More
