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Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we are joined by Kelli Lea, Regional Property Manager for Greystar and 2025 President of the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) Board of Directors, who provide an update on all the exciting things happening at National Apartment Association Education Institute, including the latest on its growth strategies and the launch of NAAEI's Career Mapping Tool. Learn more about NAAEI credentials, as well as online training and continuing education credits, courses and resources available through the Visto, NAAEI's online learning platform. And don't miss the new Career Map Tool from NAAEI.
Jason Griffith is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Synco, a centralized messaging platform designed to streamline communication for property management teams like LeFrak and Kaled Management. Synco addresses the challenges of fragmented communication channels by providing a real-time, collaborative environment that enhances operational efficiency across office staff, on-site teams, and external vendors. Prior founding Synco, Jason co-founded SiteCompli, a compliance automation platform utilized across over 1 million residential units and 70% of Class A office properties in New York City. SiteCompli became part of Inhabit, a collective of property management software companies backed by Insight Venture Partners and Goldman Sachs.(01:35) – Jason's Journey from SiteComply to Synco(04:48) – The chaos of property management communication(07:25) – Centralization & adoption challenges(10:24) – Integration & real-world use cases(23:59) – Feature: CREtech: Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest Real Estate meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs. See if you qualify and apply by emailing tangentcommunity@gmail.com.(24:56) – Business model & growth(27:08) – ROI & future communication trends(31:14) – Venture scale business & exit strategies(34:22) – Zach & Jason origin story(37:16) – Advise for entrepreneurs & creative marketing (39:42) – Collaboration Superpower: Bob Faith (Greystar CEO), Stewart Butterfield (Slack Co-founder) & Jeff Bezos
The I Love CVille Show headlines: What Does Greystar Project Say About Home Ownership? Albemarle Middle Class Now Destined To Be Renters? John Blair Compelling Insight On Greystar Project CAAR Q1, 2025 Report: News, Notes & Tidbits VHSL Approves Updated Transgender Sports Policy CVille Biz Spotlight: Vivace Has It Figured Out ACC Men's Hoops Will Cut 2 Games, Move To 18 Downtown Office 4 Rent: $395 Per Month W/ Utilities Read Viewer & Listener Comments Live On-Air The I Love CVille Show airs live Monday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on The I Love CVille Network. Watch and listen to The I Love CVille Show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, iTunes, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Fountain, Amazon Music, Audible, Rumble and iLoveCVille.com.
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Wat doet een grote vastgoedbelegger als APG in een tijd van economische onzekerheid, strengere regelgeving en klimaatrisico's? Deze aflevering in het kort:☑️ Robert-Jan Foortse ziet de VS nog niet als een rode vlag☑️ Klimaatrisico's spelen steeds grotere rol in vastgoedstrategie van APG☑️ Adviesgroep STOER wil hoger beroep bij omgevingsvergunning schrappenRobert-Jan Foortse is hoofd Europees vastgoed bij APG, dat de pensioengelden van ABP beheert. Hij geeft in deze aflevering een exclusief inkijkje in het vastgoedbeleid van Nederlands grootste pensioenbelegger. In hun pot zit 500 miljard euro aan beheerd vermogen, zo’n 10 procent daarvan zit in stenen. Wat is de strategie, welke vastgoedsectoren zijn interessant en wat moet er gebeuren om Nederland aantrekkelijk te houden voor institutionele beleggers? Foortse legt uit hoe het fonds omgaat met stijgende rentes, onvoorspelbaar beleid en strengere duurzaamheidsregels.
Wat doet een grote vastgoedbelegger als APG in een tijd van economische onzekerheid, strengere regelgeving en klimaatrisico's? Deze aflevering in het kort: ☑️ Robert-Jan Foortse ziet de VS nog niet als een rode vlag ☑️ Klimaatrisico's spelen steeds grotere rol in vastgoedstrategie van APG ☑️ Adviesgroep STOER wil hoger beroep bij omgevingsvergunning schrappen Robert-Jan Foortse is hoofd Europees vastgoed bij APG, dat de pensioengelden van ABP beheert. Hij geeft in deze aflevering een exclusief inkijkje in het vastgoedbeleid van Nederlands grootste pensioenbelegger. In hun pot zit 500 miljard euro aan beheerd vermogen, zo'n 10 procent daarvan zit in stenen. Wat is de strategie, welke vastgoedsectoren zijn interessant en wat moet er gebeuren om Nederland aantrekkelijk te houden voor institutionele beleggers? Foortse legt uit hoe het fonds omgaat met stijgende rentes, onvoorspelbaar beleid en strengere duurzaamheidsregels. Luister ook | Bas van Veggel: een duizendpoot in het vastgoed Natuurlijk gaat het ook over de Nederlandse woningmarkt. Pensioenfonds ABP trekt de komende jaren 5 miljard euro uit voor de bouw van betaalbare huurwoningen, met huurprijzen tussen de 650 en 950 euro per maand. Met deze investeringen wil ABP naar eigen zeggen nadrukkelijk een maatschappelijke rol vervullen. Een deel van dat geld is al belegd, via projecten met Bouwinvest en Greystar. Foortse laat in het gesprek doorschemeren dat er snel nieuwe projecten bekendgemaakt worden. Luister ook | Huib Boissevain: een uitgesproken vastgoedman Maarten de Gruyter is voorzichtig positief over het rapport van de adviesgroep STOER. Dat spaart heilige huisjes niet in hun conceptrapport over het versnellen van de woningbouw. Zo moet er straks geen hoger beroep meer mogelijk zijn bij omgevingsvergunningen voor woningbouw. Ook pleit de adviesgroep voor bouwen langs het IJsselmeer en in de uiterwaarden.
En la edición AM, hablamos con José Ignacio Escobar, CEO de Colbún, y con Ivars Grinbergs, Country Manager de Greystar. También, con Carolina Farcas, estratega de Inversiones y Derivados de Bci Corredor de Bolsa.
En la edición AM, hablamos con José Ignacio Escobar, CEO de Colbún, y con Ivars Grinbergs, Country Manager de Greystar. También, con Carolina Farcas, estratega de Inversiones y Derivados de Bci Corredor de Bolsa.
In this episode, Lindsay Bonilla, CPM® and CCRM® , senior regional property manager at Greystar talks to us about the rapidly growing market of mixed-use properties. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org.
Strengere huurregels, stijgende rente en onzeker overheidsbeleid maken de woningmarkt minder aantrekkelijk voor buitenlandse beleggers. Toch blijft Greystar, een wereldspeler in huurwoningen en studentenhuisvesting, hier actief.Deze aflevering in het kort:⇨ Waarom Nederland toch interessant blijft voor buitenlandse beleggers⇨ De impact van nieuwe huurregels op investeringen en woningaanbod⇨ Startschot voor grootste autoluwe wijk van NederlandGreystar werd opgericht in 1993 in de Verenigde Staten en geldt als één van de grootste vastgoedbeleggers ter wereld met een portefeuille van ruim 280 miljard dollar. Het bedrijf richt zich op huurwoningen, studentenhuisvesting en seniorenwoningen en is sinds 2015 actief in Nederland. Bekende projecten zijn OurDomain (in Amsterdam, Rotterdam en Diemen) en BOLD, de iconische woontoren in Amsterdam-Noord.Luister ook | De doorgeslagen regeldrift in NederlandMaar buitenlandse investeerders hebben het steeds moeilijker in Nederland. Door de strengere middenhuurregulering en stijgende bouwkosten dreigt kapitaal weg te vloeien naar andere Europese markten. ‘Nederland blijft interessant vanwege de grote woningvraag, maar onvoorspelbaar beleid maakt langetermijninvesteringen uitdagender’, zegt Mark Kuijpers. Hij is Managing Director Nederland bij Greystar en werd eind 2023 uitgeroepen tot vastgoedman van het jaar. Volgens hem liggen er voor Greystar nog volop kansen, vooral door in te zetten op duurzaamheid en innovatie. Energiezuinige gebouwen, circulaire bouwmethodes en slimme technologieën moeten ervoor zorgen dat projecten niet alleen rendabel blijven, maar ook toekomstbestendig zijn.Luister ook | Klimaatadaptief bouwen, hoe doen we dat?Maarten de Gruyter vertelt over het startschot voor de bouw van Merwede, de grootste autovrije stadswijk van Nederland. De nieuwbouwwijk ligt op steenworp afstand van het historische centrum van Utrecht. Er komen 6.000 woningen, waaronder sociale huurwoningen én luxe penthouses. Daarnaast is er ruimte ingetekend voor kantoren, scholen, winkels en horeca. De eerste woningen moeten in 2027 worden opgeleverd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strengere huurregels, stijgende rente en onzeker overheidsbeleid maken de woningmarkt minder aantrekkelijk voor buitenlandse beleggers. Toch blijft Greystar, een wereldspeler in huurwoningen en studentenhuisvesting, hier actief. Deze aflevering in het kort: ⇨ Waarom Nederland toch interessant blijft voor buitenlandse beleggers ⇨ De impact van nieuwe huurregels op investeringen en woningaanbod ⇨ Startschot voor grootste autoluwe wijk van Nederland Greystar werd opgericht in 1993 in de Verenigde Staten en geldt als één van de grootste vastgoedbeleggers ter wereld met een portefeuille van ruim 280 miljard dollar. Het bedrijf richt zich op huurwoningen, studentenhuisvesting en seniorenwoningen en is sinds 2015 actief in Nederland. Bekende projecten zijn OurDomain (in Amsterdam, Rotterdam en Diemen) en BOLD, de iconische woontoren in Amsterdam-Noord. Luister ook | De doorgeslagen regeldrift in Nederland Maar buitenlandse investeerders hebben het steeds moeilijker in Nederland. Door de strengere middenhuurregulering en stijgende bouwkosten dreigt kapitaal weg te vloeien naar andere Europese markten. ‘Nederland blijft interessant vanwege de grote woningvraag, maar onvoorspelbaar beleid maakt langetermijninvesteringen uitdagender', zegt Mark Kuijpers. Hij is Managing Director Nederland bij Greystar en werd eind 2023 uitgeroepen tot vastgoedman van het jaar. Volgens hem liggen er voor Greystar nog volop kansen, vooral door in te zetten op duurzaamheid en innovatie. Energiezuinige gebouwen, circulaire bouwmethodes en slimme technologieën moeten ervoor zorgen dat projecten niet alleen rendabel blijven, maar ook toekomstbestendig zijn. Luister ook | Klimaatadaptief bouwen, hoe doen we dat? Maarten de Gruyter vertelt over het startschot voor de bouw van Merwede, de grootste autovrije stadswijk van Nederland. De nieuwbouwwijk ligt op steenworp afstand van het historische centrum van Utrecht. Er komen 6.000 woningen, waaronder sociale huurwoningen én luxe penthouses. Daarnaast is er ruimte ingetekend voor kantoren, scholen, winkels en horeca. De eerste woningen moeten in 2027 worden opgeleverd.
The people at Feedspot just published a list of the 100 Best Real Estate podcasts for 2025. I am honoured to be on #13 on that list of 100 best podcasts. If you are loving what you're hearing on the podcast, then go out and tell two friends today. Show them how easy it is to subscribe to the show. I'm amazed that some very sophisticated real estate investors still don't know how to find podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, or any of the other twenty podcast platforms out there which carry the show. Why keep all this goodness to yourself. Spread the love around and tell two friends today. To access the Top 100 Best Podcast list, visit: https://podcast.feedspot.com/real_estate_podcasts/On today's show we are talking about benchmarking your organization against the best in class in your industry. When you are looking to develop and mature as a company, it is often helpful to examine how the industry's best companies conduct their affairs and to use them as a benchmark. If you are a specialist in value add apartments, you might use Greystar or the MC companies as a benchmark. If you are in the world of residential assisted living, you might use The Sage Oak as a benchmark. If you are in construction of single family homes, then you might consider Pulte Homes or Lennar. If you are in storage, then you might examine public storage and so on. Well we are a development company, and many of our projects involve land development. So then who would we hold up as an example of a company that does it well? A few companies come to mind. There is the Irvine Corporation which developed Irvine Ranch into the modern day city of Irvine. But this was essentially one giant 90,000 acre project that became expert at working in a single regulatory environment. Our company is active in 9 states across the US and two provinces in Canada. We would want to look at companies that are active across multiple jurisdictions.The Howard Hughes Holdings company is one such example.----------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613) Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com) LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce) YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734) Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso) Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com) **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com) Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital) Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)
Feeling Anxious About the FTC Lawsuit Against Greystar? The recent FTC lawsuit against Greystar has sent shockwaves through the property management industry, leaving many property managers feeling uncertain and anxious about the future.In this episode, Marc Cunningham provides clarity and guidance on navigating the evolving landscape of fee transparency and compliance. Discover the potential implications of the Greystar lawsuit for your business and learn actionable strategies to protect yourself. Marc shares best practices for disclosing fees, setting fair application fees, and building trust with tenants. Gain valuable insights and alleviate your anxiety surrounding the FTC's crackdown on hidden fees and deceptive advertising. Links to out resources: Press release from FTC https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-state-colorado-take-action-against-greystar-nations-largest-multi-family-rental-property-manager? Grace Property Management Fee Transparency Policy https://www.rentgrace.com/fee Reconcile Daily - A daily reconciliation service ensuring your trust accounts are accurate and compliant https://www.reconciledaily.com Manage more doors with less stress with LeadSimple! Grow your property management business with PMW. Join us at the NARPM Broker Owner Conference. To find out more about Marc's coaching services click here. Follow this link to spend 2 days with Marc and learn how to run a property management business Join Marc's new property management Facebook group This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.
Keith shares the top amenities tenants want in rental units, based on a survey by GreyStar with over 90,000 responses. He's joined by long-time friends of the show, Terry and Liz to discuss investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of buying properties in the "sweet spot" and the benefits of allowing pets, which can lead to longer tenant stays. They also touch on: Trade-offs Between Buying Multiple Cheap Properties vs. One Expensive Property Quality of Properties and Tenant Demographics Screening Tenants and Handling Pets New Construction vs. Renovated Properties Investor Life Cycle and Exit Strategies Resources: Visit MidSouthHomeBuyers.com and explore their investment opportunities. 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What are the features that tenants want in their rental units today, and what amenities are most profitable for real estate investors? Bedroom, count, bathroom, count, cover, parking, pet policy and more, what matters what doesn't, and how do you optimize operations to maximize your profit? It's a conversation with me and two terrific real estate pro guests today on get rich education. Speaker 1 0:31 Since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors, who delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. 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If you're new around here, join in at GRE we do this one big headline show every week, never more, never fewer, and truly, every single week for more than 10 years now, let's talk about amenities that tenants want in apartments today, before we pivot to discussing properties in general and single family homes in our conversation coming shortly. Now, you might have heard of GrayStar before they are international real estate developers and managers, well, they received more than 90,000 survey responses from apartment tenants on their most preferred features and amenities. So we've got a good sample size here, and Gray star compiled the top 20. Let's just hit the top five. This is important, because your tenant is your customer, and when you serve them, you're not only making them happy, you yourself are positioned to be more profitable long term. Here we go. The number one preferred feature is, do you have any guess what tenants want? It's the walk in closet. 51% of apartment tenants said that they are interested in this feature, and 37% would not rent an apartment without it. On average, they're willing to pay a $75 a month premium, and the survey shows that this is particularly important in Dallas and Miami, where over half said that they would not rent without it. The second most important amenity to apartment tenants is large windows with abundant natural light. 56% that they're interested in this feature. 31% would not rent an apartment without it, and on average, they're willing to pay an $80 a month premium for the large windows. When you think about how more tenants work from home today than five years ago? Well, big windows make more sense. Third most important is fresh air ventilation. 69% said that they're interested in it, and on average, they're willing to pay a $79 per month premium. The highest demand for fresh air ventilation is in Seattle, San Francisco and San Jose. We're talking about the top five amenities that apartment tenants want today in order, the fourth most important one is covered parking or a garage. 52% said that they're interested in this feature. Fully a third would not rent an apartment without it, and on average, they're willing to pay a $75 a month premium, and this is most important in urban areas with a covered parking or garage, where 42% will not rent a unit without it, in those urban areas. And then the fifth one is high efficiency appliances, 71% said they're interested in this feature. On average, they're willing to pay a $79 a month premium, and this, this high efficiency appliance thing, is more important for the high income tenant segment. So there they are, the top five features and amenities that. Apartment tenants want today. So to review, in order, it's a walk in closet, big windows, fresh air, ventilation, covered parking or a garage, and finally, high efficiency appliances. And listen in as I'll have a robust discussion with two season real estate pros. We're going to go beyond apartments about the features that tenants and real estate investors alike want today, and at times, they will talk about their home markets of Memphis, Tennessee and Little Rock, Arkansas, which are some of the most investor advantaged markets anywhere. And you'll have to calibrate some of these numbers to your market, because in these places, the typical single family rental purchase is just 100 to 200k and rent is between$900 and 1600 and at other times, we will talk more nationally and globally. Hey, well, I'd like to welcome in long time friends of the show, with the emphasis on long time since they were first here with us, more than 10 years ago on episode nine in 2014 those ever steady quality property providers from Memphis, Tennessee, mid south homebuyers, it's the return of their principal, Terry Kerr and investor relations lead, Liz Nalen, Terry and Liz, welcome back. Terry Kerr 6:25 Thank you, Keith. It's great to be here. Thanks so much, Keith, great to be back. Keith Weinhold 6:28 Yes, it's beginning to feel like a high school class reunion or something. I anticipate my high school class reunions just like I anticipate our discussion today. Let's talk about your individual takes on investment philosophy, common investor mistakes, and is some investor conventional wisdom true, or is it not? Because there's probably some of that that we have to debunk, I think a common one. And I know you get that question in there from investors and our listeners, you had that conversation it was it better to buy two cheap properties or one expensive property talk to us about some of those trade offs. Liz Nowlin 7:07 It's such an interesting thing, and there's so many factors you can look at. I broke it down for myself personally. Probably 12 years ago, I was asking myself that question as an investor and I ran 2 $50,000 houses, I'm dating myself against $100,000 house, and even when I manipulated the appreciation for the $100,000 house at the higher rate. And actually, we've been talking about investor conventional wisdom, and that is actually a piece of conventional wisdom I've not seen hold true as much, but that a higher end neighborhood is going to appreciate a more rapid pace than a more blue collar neighborhood. So that, as a side note, is a piece of conventional wisdom that I've seen a bit debunked, but it really ramping up the appreciation on the $100,000 house. I think I put it at reselling at like 180 or 190 down the line, and I put my $50,000 houses at maybe 90. You know, not as aggressive for me. Two houses beat one, every kind of way that I shook it out. And of course, the 50,000s had lower individual cash flows, but still, I think matching or higher than the 100. And the one thing I'm not sure that I put in there is two water heaters versus one water heater, two furnaces versus one, but running the same maintenance in general for them. Terry, what do you think Terry Kerr 8:32 I started out buying houses a little bit lower than I should and what I mean a little bit lower like and a little bit lower quality neighborhoods, and quickly learned that you can't buy too low, you know, you got to buy them, you know, in the sweet spot. So I bought in the A class areas. I bought in the areas that were a little too low, and then found the sweet spot. And then within the sweet spot, I've got a bunch of houses that are in the mid range where we typically operate, and personally, I've also got a bunch of duplexes. I like duplexes. So whether that's duplexes or a little bit upper or a little bit lower, personally, I like a mix of them. And I'm a buy and hold guy. So the stuff that I buy and hold I'm holding for the extra long time, initially, right out of the gate, you've got to look at things like cost segregation, closing costs and all that kind of deal. So really, everyone kind of needs to run their own numbers, because what might make sense for one person just might not make sense for someone else. And again, I'm kind of all over the board. You factor in how much you're going to spend in closing costs, how long do you intend to hold the property? What's it going to cost to sell the property in 1015, 20 years. But again, the cost segregation and just everyone needs to kind of run their own numbers. I think. Speaker 2 9:47 closing costs times two versus times one is an interesting point. Paying to mow a yard is paying to mow a yard. But then you get into another rub that I think I put them I don't think I did a square footage variation, but I like smaller Homes. It's less on paint. It's less on vacant utilities. The lower your rent is to a degree, the more people can afford to rent it, and the more recession proof you are, in my opinion. And I wasn't running through that as well, but in my antique valuation from 2012 that $100,000 house is going to be bigger often than the littler guys for the rent. Not you know, you can have a play between neighborhood quality and size of house with rents, which is a determining price. But Keith, what do you think two or one? Keith Weinhold 10:33 Yeah, the two thing versus one thing has a lot of trade offs. As an investor, I think about the advantages of where one is going to have less management, even though I use a property manager, but with respect to the size of the property, I think a lot of us know, and the new investor doesn't know, say, a 1500 square foot unit versus a 3000 square foot rental unit. Well, with the 3000 you often have twice the maintenance, but you only get a little more in rent income. So depending on the market you're in, typically something more like a 1500 square foot rental unit is going to work out better. Terry Kerr 11:06 Yep, I agree. And then also, another one of the things that I found out is buying houses a little too far up market going to be renting to folks that are more apt to buy a house, right? And so you might have more turnover and a more expensive house just because it's in, you're renting in an area where folks may just not stay as long. And one of the things that that, of course, we like about Memphis is it's predominantly a rental market, so we're able to kind of have the best of both worlds there. But Liz Nowlin 11:32 kind of, going back to investor conventional wisdom, I think a common mistake, or maybe a mistake isn't the right word, but I hear investors say that they would not buy a house that they would not live in, and I find that they tend to be very expansive times of their life. They often have young children are possibly planning to do it. And one of the best renters I ever had was a little old lady on Social Security, on a fixed income. She lived in my house for seven years. She paid on time like crazy. She added a garden that my home didn't have, and she would have never paid the extra $25 a month that a second bathroom would have called for from that property. And people forget that you'd people downsize as much as they upsize. There's divorce or just retirement, there's empty nesters. Families shift down as much as they shift up. Because investors are often they're talking to me from their four bedroom, two bath house, and they couldn't conceive of renting a smaller thing long term. They just kind of missed that aspect. Keith Weinhold 12:38 Right for me, it's definitely not a criterion. Would I live in the property myself? And that makes it eligible to hold as a rental? No, it's just the opposite. Really. I don't think any of my rentals are ones that I would prefer to live in, because it wouldn't upgrade my lifestyle. Yet, it's still doing the clean, safe, affordable, functional housing thing. We're talking about the quality of properties here. Class A, properties are deemed the best class, D, the worst. What are your thoughts? Is B class better than C class? And is a really the best of all? I mean, for example, do you get better renters in a class, or are they finicky and then they have the means to move out and go buy their own place, if they have a 790 credit score and they're living in a class a unit, what are your thoughts here? Terry Kerr 13:22 I think c plus to b minus is the sweet spot. You get into the a plus. Like you said, there's going to be more turnover, because folks are going to be buying houses, and then you've got expensive appliances that you're going to be responsible for fixing in and a lot of A plus neighborhoods, but the C minus, and I can only really truly speak to Memphis and Little Rock, but the C minus the B plus I feel is the sweet spot that's for the size of the property, as well as the typical length of rentership. Liz Nowlin 13:52 I managed a class for about a decade before I came to work for Terry in 2009 and we ran a great ship, and we had a great, beautiful high rise, but a year was really the average stay a class renters are more litigious. I was operating a building next to a law school, and I had young lawyers and law students, but that's going to be true in any kind of a class area. When you're paying a rent of that amount you are going to call in a work order because the doorknob is slightly loose, a lot of it. And very interestingly, I think we still had some collection issues, even renting to nurses, lawyers, just a small percentage. It's the dark side of property management. But I saw alcoholism, divorce just in a small percentage. But it doesn't wipe it out the way that you would think it would. I've seen college students going to WashU and Ivy League level stuff leave apartments in terrible, terrible conditions. Think that's another kind of investor myth around that Terry Kerr 14:52 the blue collar folks that we're renting to here in Memphis and Little Rock, they're not going to call us for the loose doorknob. They're just going to pull out the screwdriver. And fix it, just to kind of piggyback on that. It's another one of the benefits of operating in that space Speaker 2 15:05 lawn care. It's a little thing, but everything adds up, right? Like our renters are going to mow their own lawns and they expect it, and it's how it was at their last place. You're not pulling that off at the high high end Keith Weinhold 15:16 when you're screening tenants. Do you have the ability to tell when someone is going to look after the place better, and because a lot of the single family home rentals that you do, I mean the tenants, for example, are even responsible for taking care of their lawn, or are they going to be responsible enough to call in a leak, but not so annoying that they're going to call you to adjust the kitchen cabinet door that's a little bit loose. So how can you help screen tenants to learn some of those things before they even move in. Speaker 2 15:43 Our typical renter is coming to us from another single family home, and so one of the kind of unique ways that we screen tenants is that you have to have immediate landlord history. It's like with a lot of places, if you go rent somewhere for a couple years, you leave in good standing, you come and live with your mom for a year, everybody else in town would accept that positive rental history from a prior place. But one thing that that I love about working here and then what we do is that being in business for 24 years, we've had a lot of chances to kind of do things the wrong way and figure out how to do it right. And they Terry instituted a system in the early years, where any time a renter fell off the rails, they would look back through that file, was there anything? Was there anything that could have predicted that? And sometimes the answer is no, and it's just the first time somebody's hit hard times. But one of the things they found is, well, hey, this guy hadn't paid rent in a year. He did have good rental history, but he hadn't paid rent in a year, and then that bill, he'd gotten used to not paying so much, and so that just helps. Terry Kerr 16:47 Absolutely Keith Weinhold 16:48 yes, getting that reference from their current or previous landlord can give you so much on what the expectations are going to be for the tenancy there in their place. And then, of course, there's a whole thing where, if you're talking to the current landlord and they're trying to move out, you're really trying to get to the bottom of the things and just find out if their current landlord wants them to move out because they can't get pay, or they're doing something nefarious. They're not paying rent, or something like that. That's sort of something that one needs to decipher as well. But of course, the history is going to help project the future better than anything else. And one thing we're talking about the operations of properties, and you sort of touched on it. Liz, where you had that tenant that started her own garden, she's someone that wouldn't care to pay more for a second bathroom. So why don't we talk about some of the pros and cons with the bathroom? Are two bathrooms always better than one, or is it just one more place to have maintenance and repair problems? Speaker 2 17:40 real quick, just back on the other thing, for all the philosophies that you can bring, the guy that I worked for before, Terry never did any landlord verifications, because the worst renter he ever had was personally dropped off at the property by the prior landlord. Keith Weinhold 17:56 Oh my gosh, making it easy for him. And he said, I'm done Speaker 2 17:59 so anyway, but the bathrooms is such a hot spot, there's definitely the second bathroom rules crowd. And then I've seen a seasoned investor that says that's just one more toilet to clog. Terry Kerr 18:14 Yeah, but I would say that right now, I'm pretty sure that the property that I have on Powell is the longest resident I've ever had. She moved in 11 years ago, is still there. It's the smallest house that I own. It's like 794 square feet. It's tiny, and it's got just one bathroom. But she's single, and when she moved in, she said they're gonna have to carry me out of here. And I hope that's not for a long, long time. But like Liz mentioned, there are a lot of folks that just want one bathroom because they're just going to be living in their solo or even married couple. That is downsizing. So we have a mix, and we like to be able to have something, you know, for everyone. So our two bedroom baths perform very well, just like the three twos Keith Weinhold 18:58 I once owned three rental properties. They were all built the same way. There was one bathroom in each of them, which would have been okay for one or two people to live there, except the only bathroom in these two story places was on the second floor for all three of them, and that did prevent some people from renting it. They didn't like the fact that the only bathroom was upstairs. Yeah, that sounds terrible. Speaker 2 19:20 Another analogy that's too great, or something I experienced when people think that two bedrooms must be inherently less desirable than three. Kind of connecting to one versus two bathrooms. When I managed that a class high rise, I had a waiting list for my studio apartments. It was the cheapest way that you could live in that neighborhood, period. And I had a three or four month waiting list for the studio apartments. I had a little more trouble renting the one bedrooms and the most trouble renting the penthouse, frankly. And my point with that is that if you price it right, it will always work. You know, if my studios were the same price as my one bedrooms, and of course. Course, I would not have had a waiting list for them. And you know, we have that super unusual lifetime occupancy guarantee mid south it's that, you know, if your property is ever vacant for more than 90 days, we start paying your rent on the 91st day. And I'm often explaining to people that's not us actually being an insurance policy, though it's real, it's in writing, we will pay you if that happens. But what I'm really telling you is that these rents are real. The rent price is meant to perform, and that that's the point. Anything rents well and stays well rented if you price the rent correctly. Keith Weinhold 20:33 Well, that's an excellent point. We're talking about conventional investor wisdom and the operations of rental properties for investors, with Terry Kerr and Liz Nowlin from mid south homebuyers more than we come back, including is saying yes to pets worth it. This is Get Rich Education. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold hey, you can get your mortgage loans at the same place where I get mine, at Ridge lending group NMLS, 42056, they provided our listeners with more loans than any provider in the entire nation because they specialize in income properties. 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Terry Kerr 23:28 It's worth it as long as you know what pet is going into the property and you charge a pet fee, amen. Speaker 2 23:36 I'm a dog lover personally. So I was a renter. I was a good renter with a dog, but you do run into the people I experienced this, where they had the one horror story, and they're like, I never want a pet environmental property again at the end of the day. And that's where you go into what type of pet and a non refundable pet deposit. But what you lose by excluding such a huge percentage of the population from retain your home is going to outweigh the risk of the one off bad pet owner. Terry Kerr 24:11 I agree. Keith Weinhold 24:12 We also get into questions of what's legal here. If one does say yes to pets, you mentioned a non refundable pet deposit, why don't you talk to us about the amount of that deposit in relation to the rent, and then can you, or do you also charge more rent monthly in addition to the non refundable pet deposit Terry Kerr 24:33 we charge a $250 non refundable pet fee, and that it tends to cover any issues with the pet but one of The things that I'll kind of piggyback on, what Liz said, is, not only are you excluding a large portion of the market, but we find that folks with pets, they just tend to stay in the property longer. I don't know why that is. I can look at my portfolio. I've not like examined all the houses that were managed. Thing, but I know that from with my portfolio, folks that get into the property with pets. I don't know why, but they just tend to stay longer. Liz Nowlin 25:07 I may have just had luck, but I have not had any significant pet damages from any of my renters with pets and and kind of more stable, stable folks sometimes. So I think it's worth it. You always understand the person that had the kind of the one bad story, but I really think you could mitigate it. Keith Weinhold 25:23 How about hiking up the rent amount for pets? Terry Kerr 25:23 We have not done that. It's not something that we've ever done before. I guess it's kind of a if it ain't broke, don't fix it, you know. But we want to be able to provide as much value as we can to the resident to have the leases renew. And so everything that we do, from a rehab standpoint and a property management standpoint, is geared towards resident renewal. I'm not saying we couldn't get maybe an extra 25 bucks a month, but at some point you cause yourself a longer vacancy because you're trying to find someone who's wanted to pay more because they have a pet or may not renew the lease, because they can find some place to go where the rent is cheaper and they're not being charged pet rent, if you will. Liz Nowlin 25:25 We charge pet rent at my a class high rise that I managed for a long time. You know, it's not 100% No, it's people complained bitterly about it. I think a pet deposit. Just they stomach it a little bit better. The theme of the show might be, there's a lot of different ways to skin the cat. I got more pushback about that rent charge working directly with the renties than kind of anything else. So I would say we should up the non refundable before we layer it onto the monthly personally Keith Weinhold 26:37 yeah, if it's paid one time, it seems to be less of an annoyance over time and forgotten. When we talk about pets and think about the long term, after a tenant with a pet moves out, can the place really be adequately cleaned for the next tenant? We know a lot of people are sensitive with allergies today. Terry Kerr 26:56 Well, fortunately, we bought our own carpet cleaning van. We know what we're doing in regards to, you know, cleaning carpets, and so absolutely you can clean them. I mean, don't get me wrong, there's always going to be like the one off every once in a blue moon, but definitely, you know, we're not throwing the baby out with the bath water there. And fortunately, we're able to mitigate that smells with the right chemicals and our own carpet cleaning van. It's rare that we have that issue. Keith Weinhold 27:22 Well, the other thing is, is that you're a turnkey real estate investing company, and for listeners that don't know what that means is you basically fix and flip properties at scale and sell them to investors. So what you do in that case, then, is you're using those resilient finishes that can stand up to pets better than if maybe a person were just doing this small scale on their own accord. Terry Kerr 27:45 That is true. So I can't really speak to what other property management companies experience or other individuals, but I do know that that's what we've done to mitigate the risk, and again, like I said, increase the likelihood of a lease renewal, that's the name of the game, right? Keith Weinhold 28:02 Saying yes to pets sure does increase your chances. And Terry and Liz, the three of us, have all been active real estate investors ourselves for quite a long time. And when we became real estate investors, new build properties, especially in the turnkey space, really weren't much of a thing, but today they are. There are build to rent communities and more. And you yourself, there have been more involved in new builds, although renovated properties is sort of your bread and butter business, but now that you've done both for a while, what are your thoughts with how you advise investors? Is the premium on new construction worth it? Are you just paying really upfront for the maintenance that you'd have on an existing property? So what are your thoughts with new versus renovated property? Liz Nowlin 28:46 I love that. So you know, if anybody goes to our website right now and looks at the available properties, you'll see some really gorgeous houses mixed in with our already pretty houses with a new construction label across the front of that exterior photo, and you're going to see beautifully updated kitchens. Our renovated kitchens are also super nice. But I get that question, you are going to pay a little bit more for a new build than a renovated property? And you know, Terry and I talked about it, there's a really cool, detailed 15 year pro forma that you can look at with every property. And we did turn up the appreciation for a new construction house. And of course, nobody has a crystal ball, but I really think that will hold true for our properties only. We actually didn't change the maintenance metrics solely because our renovated houses have all new roof, all new furnace, all new air condenser, all new water heater, and they're just as new on the renovated properties as the new construction for our renovations. We're replacing all the any galvanized plumbing, you know. We're doing so much new I think maybe we could change it by a half of a percent or something, you know, but we actually didn't change it because. Because of the depth of the renovation on our properties. Now I am planning to have my next purchase from mid south homebuyers be a new construction home. There's the premium on the front end for me, my thought, and again, this gets into individual investor strategies, but my son is three years old. I plan to leave my entire portfolio to him, and my simple thought about it is that, you know, I have wonderful performing properties, the oldest of which was built in 1927 actually, and a lot of my renovated. It's a gorgeous one, by the way, a beautiful neighborhood, and it's been a great property for me. A lot of my inventory was built in the 60s and 70s. But when I think about Rhett, my son, baby, selling a house in 30 years. I have a feeling that 2024, build is going to do him very well. What kind of buy and hold investor Are you? Are you a 15 year or you will leave them to your kids? That's an angle to think about for sure. Keith Weinhold 30:55 Well, actually, that's a great next thing to talk about the investor life cycle in the life cycle of a property that's in your portfolio. Talk to us more about when the right time is to sell an investment property. I mean, should we just buy and hold forever and leave it to our children, or is there an ideal exit time? So from your perspective, why don't you talk to us some more about that timing? Terry Kerr 31:18 And again, that's just going to be case by case, we've got folks that'll sell a house to put their kids through college. We have had folks to sell their houses when they need to move their parents into assisted living, folks that'll sell their houses when they're looking at retiring. It's typically, life happens and you've got that equity there, and when the time is right to tap it, it's nice to know it's there Liz Nowlin 31:44 lot of different ways to look at it. I've actually toured with selling my 1927 house in the next year or two, before that magic 100 year mark. Yes, for people, you know, and is that gonna do things? But really it's been a great little performer for me. I talk to investors so frequently, and I've heard more than one seasoned investor tell me they wish they'd never sold a single house they ever sold. Just wish, they wish they could hit a button and own everything they'd ever owned. And I'm a die hard buying holder, but I don't think there's a magic time in the sense of, you know, a question I get, maybe some from sometimes a newer investor is, when will my house need another renovation like the one you just did? And the answer is never right. We're going to cosmetically bring it back up between every renter every time. And so you're really just left working with the individual lifespans of those big components, right? And those are relatively staggered out, with maybe a water heater at the shortest, at a roof at the longest. And I think for the most part, this might vary per market. And Terry, I'd like to know your thoughts, but I think genuinely, you'll probably get a higher price by spending the money to replace versus selling for less having not replaced that item. You know. Say, trying to say, Okay, I'm going to sell in my roof is 29 years old, is probably better just replace it. Terry Kerr 33:04 Yep, I agree. Because you know, if I'm a buyer and I'm maybe not a flipper, but a buyer, and I'd rather buy a house and spend 100,000 bucks on a house that has a new roof, than buy a house for $94,000 with an old roof. Because I know that old roof, if it leaks, it can cause a lot more damage than just the cost of replacing the roof. So I agree. And from an ROI perspective, if I'm a financed investor, which about 80% of our investors are, I'm financing that new roof when I buy it with a mortgage, and I'm a great point pay out of pocket the next year. So that's a rub. And then very specific, of course, to our clientele. Terry, how much does it cost us to put a new roof on 1000 square foot house? 4500 bucks. That's we're putting on 700 new roofs a year. The roofers are paid by us by the hour. We are buying the shingles in bulk. And on top of that, we don't mark up maintenance and materials for our investors. So for that one story, 1000 square foot house, that's what my investor cost for us to put a new roof on for them is going to be but a potential buyer is going to look at that home and think it's a $7,000 roof that was great Keith Weinhold 34:17 to learn about how you renovate properties for investors between tenancies there, so that properties don't get excessively dated. And we've been talking about a lot of the physical things that go into a property with that investor deciding what their exit strategy is going to be. Another thing that informs me are the numbers. When I get to about 40% equity on a property, I know my leverage ratio has now been cut down to two and a half to one, and that's when I look to do something maybe a 1031, tax deferred exchange. Or alternately, if it's a property that I really like, do the cash out refinance, get a tax free windfall with the cash out refinance, and get to hold on to the property at the same time. So of course, that's another way to approach it From the number side, rather than so much the physical side. But there sure is a lot to consider there. And you brought up heirs as well. This has been a great chat about the operations of a property, and just how you advise investors in there. Is there maybe any other question that comes up from investors a lot of times with how they should approach a property and the pros and cons within Liz Nowlin 35:22 we've seen a lot of great growth, but when we're newer into a neighborhood that we've just kind of started putting our foot in as we stay we meaning mid south home buyers renovating and escalating those properties. That's where we've seen some of the biggest rent jumps and some of the biggest depreciation jumps, but it was kind of one of the lesser, prettier neighborhoods when we first offered that home to that investor, just kind of wrapping your head around all the different nuances to account for Terry Kerr 35:49 yep, buying the path of progress. And fortunately, we've been able to create some of that progress in the neighborhoods that we've worked in throughout the years. Keith Weinhold 35:56 If you're not sure where the path of progress is, and you buy on the line. A lot of times, you are the one that is creating that path of progress, and you've got enough bandwidth and volume in there to have actually done that on a number of occasions. How about something actionable? So many of our listeners have become investors there with mid south homebuyers. I imagine it is over 100 by now. So tell us about what you're doing, where you're active, between Memphis and Little Rock, renovated, new build. Really, where's the opportunity for an investor today? Liz Nowlin 36:31 I'm pretty proud of us. I'll admit we just closed out 2024 having sold 680 houses. Wow. To investors, many of your listeners, and we're very careful. We've always done a little bit more every year. We don't buy everything we could buy. I always say my acquisitions team is not out there thinking about me and my wait list. One of my favorite sayings of Terry's is, you know, pigs get fat, Hogs get slaughtered. And I love the slow, careful way that we do things, but it was still pretty cool to do 680 we're still about, I'd say 75% Memphis, Tennessee, 25% Little Rock. Terry Kerr 37:09 Yes, that's about, right? I would say also probably about maybe 15% new construction on 85% rehabs, maybe 20% new construction now, yeah Liz Nowlin 37:20 And our sweet spot is still, well, still, it's that 100,000 to 200,000 that that window has slowly moved up through the years, very much to the benefit of investors as their investment seasons with time. I think we were 46,000 to 86,000 when I started in 2009 so been awesome to see the growth Memphis and Little Rock has had and so yeah, we're still kind of cash flow first appreciation is the icing on the cupcake. There are cupcakes have had more icing than we ever anticipated. If you go to midsouthhomebuyers.com and click on those available properties, they are under contract to investors at the top of the wait list, but they are identical to the houses I will have for anyone that is listening. We're so formulaic, 365 days a year, the cheapest house I may ever have is on that website. The same for the most expensive. We have just kind of figured out what works, and we hit it hard. And you can see the running theme with the kitchens and everything else. Keith Weinhold 38:22 Well, congratulations on the total volume that you did last year. That's almost two homes a day, including weekends and holidays and everything else. That's really terrific. Yes, I, for the listeners here, have often, over the years, made these examples using a 100k property, but inflation and appreciation has also made it such that I can't do that anymore, maybe, just maybe in Memphis and Little Rock, I still can for a decent rehabbed property in a pride of ownership neighborhood for as little as 100k and that's one reason why so many investors have made mid south home buyers the place that they go for their First ever Income Property across state lines. They really know how to serve that audience, and you've been doing that for our audience for more than a decade now, and you continue to have this really robust interaction with investors. Liz, you do a lot of phone calls with people. You're really proud about what you do there. So proud that you offer field trips, Speaker 2 39:19 please. I hope folks come so many folks never do so. If for anyone that prefers to do it from your living room, you are in the 95% norm if you never come to town. But man, it pushes folks confidence through the roof. So many of my investors are from high cost of living areas where you cannot get a parking spot in a war zone for the price that we are selling fully renovated houses, we have a deposit taken for a renter from every house I ever offer that really is cash flow from day one, and folks will really see the neighborhoods and that. I can't stress that enough. In fact, one thing that happens so if folks come up, you can sign up for the tours right on the website. It's on the far right, says, come visit us. This, you'll see a drop down with all the dates we do, monthly tours in Memphis and quarterly tours in Little Rock the day before. So you can come out and hit both. You kind of do a Thursday, Friday tour. You'll tour facilities. You'll see the warehouse and all that kind of stuff that I'll find. You know, our vans, we pull it, throw everybody in vans. We're listening to Memphis music and talking the whole tour, and people will want to pour out of that van right into the house. And I actually back everybody back out. I back them back into the front yard. I want to talk to you there and say, look left, look right. This is $120,000 neighborhood. Y'all. I can send you photos of the inside of the house all day, and you're going to get the same great house whether you buy from your living room. But I love it when people get to see that. I'll go ahead and say we do give gift cards to the best barbecue in town at the end of the tour, in addition to a $500 closing cost credit, just as a thank you for coming out and yeah, I love the tours. Keith Weinhold 40:53 I really appreciate the two of you. Here we are, the three of us, more than a decade after we started talking about the properties and what you offer investors here, and it's just rare to have continuity like that. You can learn more at midsouthhomebuyers.com Terry and Liz, it's been valuable as always. Terry Kerr 41:13 Thanks so much, Keith. Always enjoy it Keith Weinhold 41:15 when we talked about pets, did Liz say something about skinning the cat? That would have to be one of the worst pet policies that I have ever heard of. And yeah, I think that long term, you know, the three bed, two bath style that has been so popular in rentals. But today, there are fewer occupants per household than there was 10 years ago and 20 years ago. Okay, that has long been a national trend. So in a lot of instances, two bedrooms can be better than three and one bathroom can be better than two, especially in that case of a sole occupant. And do you know where your best feedback is gonna come from? From what would most improve your unit's appeal to the market? It is not an online resource at all. It is from a showing where your tenant prospect did not want your unit. They know they are in the market. In fact, they are more aware and in tune with the market than you are, because they might have looked at, say, five units in just the last two days, and they might have done that in person. So they will tell you why they did not want the unit, whether the rents too high, or they don't like the parking situation, or your place needs to be closer to the train station, or your only bathroom is upstairs, something that reduced appeal for some of my own properties in the past. But yeah, this, I'll call it an exit interview of your prospective tenant. I mean, that is valuable, or you can have your manager do it well, the one place that really knows what tenants and investors want is with Terry and Liz there. That's why they have been in business since 2002 with 1000s of investors like you. And it's also why when there is an investor wait list for their properties, and you get to the top of the wait list and close on your property, so many investors just get right back in line on the bottom of their list and work the way up again for their next property. They get lots of repeat business. You can do this too. Get started at midsouthhomebuyers.com Until next week, I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, don't quit your Daydream. Speaker 3 43:49 Nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of get rich Education LLC, exclusively, Keith Weinhold 44:17 The preceding program was brought to you by your home for wealth, building, get rich, education.com
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You haven't heard this music podcast Season 7, Christmas specialWith special guest Gozer GoodspeedWebsite: https://www.gozergoodspeed.co.uk/x.com: @gozer_goodspeedInsta: @gozergoodspeedWith music from.Kingston and GreystarWebsite: https://www.kingstonandgreystarr.com/Insta: @kingstonandgreystarrNathalie MirandaLinkTree: https://ditto.fm/jamais-nathalie-mirandaTwitter: @vocalfreaknatInsta: @nathaliemirandamusiclLucy, Racquel and meSongwhip: https://songwhip.com/lucyracquelandmeInsta: @lucy.racquel.and.meBittersweetheartsWebsite: https://www.bittersweetheartsband.com/Insta: @bittersweetheartsbandYou haven't heard this music podcast Website: www.yhhtmpc.comTwitter: twitter.com/yhhtmpcInsta: instagram.com/yhhtmpcFacebook: facebook.com/yhhtmpcStream on distro: www.streamondistro.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LIVE! From NAA, Elizabeth Francisco, CXO of Inhabit sits down with Sheri Druckman to continue our series with Trailblazers in Multifamily.About Sheri: Ms. Druckman brings over 25 years of real estate and multifamily industry expertise and leadership to Legacy Partners. As Regional Vice President, Sheri is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Legacy's regional property management operations in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain Regions, including multifamily, mixed-use, new development, lease-ups, renovations and client relations. Previous companies include Sares Regis Group, Greystar, and Stellar Holdings.
Bella joined Greystar in 2014 as one of the first members of the new European business, where she was engaged with the platform's growth across the region. Today, she is responsible for asset execution across student and multifamily properties and leads the company's Asset Management and Operations teams in Europe. Prior to Greystar, she worked in the residential real estate sector covering serviced apartments, PRS and BTR at Native where she was responsible for portfolio growth, investor relations and asset management. Bella started her career at The UNITE Group, having graduated from Oxford University where she studied Geography. I sat down with Bella to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How she got into real estate: Understanding her motivation and path into the property sector. * Early career moves: We explore the key transitions in her career * Joining a scale-up in the UK: Being one of the first 10 employees in the UK & reflecting on her role in helping establish Greystar's UK business during its early days. * Managing diverse asset types: BTR, PBSA, and Co-Living—across various regulatory and geographic landscapes requires balancing Greystar's global operating model with the specific demands and nuances of each local market. * Key considerations when onboarding a portfolio: Insights into the critical factors and strategies involved in bringing new portfolios into the business. * What excites her most: Discuss the trends or opportunities in real estate that she's most passionate about. * Sabbatical experience: What she gained from her recent time away and how it shaped her outlook. Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Bella would invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast?? is powered by Rockbourne. The team recruits Leadership and future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors, and developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast?
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This was a big one for me. I have wanted to sit down and interview my guest this week for a long time, ever since I decided to start a podcast, and I couldn't be happier with how it went.Jess Gallop has helped define Student Accommodation in this country, having been part of Unite, Greystar, iQ & Student Roost, and she's done it her way.The number of careers and lives she has influenced is truly astounding, and in our conversation we talk about the good times, and the tough, rough bits that have shaped Jess' life.So do me a favour, listen right to the end, because we put absolutely everything into this one.As always, I asked Jess to recommend a future guest, and she recommended Ronié Williams, that will definitely be a great listen as well I'm sure.PartnersEipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.To become a partner of Know Your Shift, positioning your company alongside the biggest names in Student Accommodation, BTR and the entire Shared Living industry, get in touch at contact@garethduffin.comFollow GarethVisit garethduffin.comSignup for Gareth's weekly newsletter (5-Minute Friday) - www.garethduffin.com/5-minutefridayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gareth_duffinLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-duffin-32516966TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@garethduffinFollow Know Your ShiftInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshiftLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/know-your-shift-the-podcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@know.your.shift
Wes is a Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Whitman Peterson. Since the firm's inception in late 2010, Wes and his partners have overseen the firm's investment in more than 200 transactions involving 300+ assets, representing more than $25 billion of total capitalization. They have sourced and structured highly strategic partnerships with some of nation's prominent companies in their target sectors. Prior to the formation of Whitman Peterson, Wes was a Managing Director and Principal at Greystar, the largest multifamily investment, development and management company globally (with $90B+ of assets and more than 900,000+ apartments under management), where his responsibilities included acquisitions of assets and operating companies, asset management, land entitlements, and leading a 200+ member operating team on the West Coast. Wes graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Finance and received his MBA from Harvard Business School in 2005.Links:Whitman Peterson - https://www.whitmanpeterson.com/Wes on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-whitman-b57997/Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/Topics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:03) - Wes' background and career(00:19:00) - Making the decision to leave Greystar and forming Whitman-Peterson(00:23:15) - What does the organization look like today?(00:24:51) - What is a GP-aligned investment approach?(00:34:39) - GP-capital vs. Op-Co capital(00:37:08) - How do you think about your platform across different sectors and geographies?(00:42:42) - What are you looking for in your partners?(00:47:30) - How do you approach Scaling the organization(00:52:33) - What sectors are you focusing on in this market environment?(00:56:59) - The Sundance asset (00:58:36) - Getting in touch with the team
Salman Ahmad is the CEO and Co-founder of a16z-backed Mosaic, a construction technology company that builds software that makes homebuilding more scalable and efficient. Mosaic was founded in 2017 by Salman and Sep Kamvar, whom were two computer scientists working together at MIT and Stanford developing machine learning algorithms applied in the real world. Together, they developed a bold vision for the home building industry: construction as code. Mosaic uses their software themselves to manage construction on behalf of homebuilders, enabling them to build more homes. Salman has 20 technical publications and patents in the areas of software systems, programming languages, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and sensor hardware. He also worked with Microsoft developing virtualized datacenter solutions. (3:33) - Mosaic's & Salman's origin story(8:35) - Feature: Blueprint Vegas 2024 - Tangent listeners get a $300 discount at BlueprintVegas.com/Tangent(9:30) - Housing construction pain points(12:40) - Construction productivity issues(15:12) - Mosaic's business model (23:26) - Aligning Contech with VC timelines & incentives(30:37) - Mosaic's biggest challenges(35:26) - Macro & micro factors of construction labor shortage (43:19) - Collaboration Superpower: Christopher Alexander (Co-author of A Pattern Language)
In my latest ESPRESSO edition, I got to revisit my conversation with Gary McCluskey from 2020, he is the Managing Director, Global Design for Greystar, an architect for 25 years, his past catalogue as Strategic Design Advisor has covered nearly $5 billion worth of GDV. Gary shares a story filled with adventures in design and architecture across the living sector and his intense passion and inquisitive nature led him down paths many wouldn't have thought of. Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/Leave a review on the platform of choice if you've enjoyed this episodeYou can listen to the full episode at:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rcWkcJKseOaxRPD6IiG1J?si=k3a8Rl2TS5GXU5OMUUCTRAhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/episode-9-gary-mcluskey/id1506496352?i=1000490011243Key Highlights:Early Career and Success:[00:00:28] Gary McCluskey reflects on his 25-year career as an architect and Strategic Design Advisor, managing projects worth nearly £5 billion GDV.[00:01:00] Started in architecture after discovering a passion for drawing as a child. Early on, he realised the importance of enjoying his work environment and the projects he worked on.Career Evolution:[00:03:37] From starting at a young architect's practice to becoming a Strategic Design Advisor handling major projects across London. Gary emphasises the importance of enjoying work and the people you work with.Transition to Interior Design:[00:05:22] A pivotal moment at a house party led Gary to join Johnson Naylor as a director, bridging the gap between architecture and interior design. Notable projects include South Bank Place and Canary Wharf.Joining Greystar:[00:09:00] Recruited by Greystar after working with them as a client, Gary now leads design efforts in a company of 10,000 people across 15 countries. His focus is on global expansion and collaborative design.Lessons Learned:[00:10:30] Gary shares insights on time management and prioritising meaningful work throughout his career.Conclusion:[00:10:48] Nick Carman concludes with a reflection on Gary's journey, emphasising the importance of passion and purpose in career success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Speak Maintenance - Tips For And From The Multifamily Industry
Join us for a new episode of How to Speak Maintenance discussing resident education and the top 5 things you wish your resident could do for themselves. Join Jason Fein and Becca Ramati as they welcome Greystar's Tiffany Blankman and Robert Brown.What would be on you top 5 list?
Join us as we chat with a multifamily real estate expert who has spent 2 decades in property management operations and now thrives on the supplier side. Her passion for changing the space through innovation and her dedication to customer experience sets her apart in the industry.We discuss how she brings operational expertise to sales, focusing on making the customer interaction enjoyable and efficient. Learn about her journey of taking a leap of faith into the supplier side, the crucial role of technology, and why she believes in the power of one-on-one connections.Tune in for invaluable tips for Regional and Property managers, and discover her insights on overcoming fear and making bold decisions that drive success.Marysa has a passion for multi-family real estate and changing the space through ingenuity and innovation. Marysa spent 19 years in property management operations with TCRS, Riverstone Residential Group and Greystar, with her last role of Senior Director of Operations and Business Development. She was elated to have the unique opportunity in bringing her operational background and expertise to the Entrata Sales team and has been overseeing strategic teams with a focus on supporting larger fee managers & multifamily ownership partners with long term innovation planning and technology strategies.Marysa is also an engaged industry advocate and has held many leadership positions in industry associations including local, state and national apartment associations as well as local city and municipal tasks forces focused on attainable housing.LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/marysaraymondCompany: http://www.entrata.comHear from Marysa about: The intimidating leap of faith she took and why.Her passion for innovating and advancing the industry.The focused time she spends with her team.The inner critic that spoke every time she was promoted.Her love for the industry and how everyone is willing to help. The operations role she believes is the most challenging.The importance of transparency with ownership. Her great advice and reminder on not letting fear drive your decisions.Connect with us!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathisStreamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.comEmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamilySubscribe and leave a review for the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events. Remember, no matter how well your property is doing, it could be doing better. Contact Leslie at LMathis@StreamlineMultifamily.com for more information.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 16, 2024) – Greystar is a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing properties. Greystar is one of the largest operators of rental housing in the world, with properties including apartments, senior living communities, corporate, and student housing. In 2012, the University of Kentucky embarked upon an historic multi-phased partnership with Greystar to construct state of the art student housing facilities on campus. The development provided new housing to enhance the learning experience for students at the University of Kentucky. The multi-phased project replaced most of the existing student housing located across campus with modern state of the art facilities. Over the past two years, Greystar and the University have embarked on a new partnership – working with students through the Explore First: Careers, Cultures and Connections program. Explore First is an education abroad program designed to equip and empower First-Generation students through participation in a 3-week education abroad program in London and Dublin. Along with introducing career readiness within a global context, the program connects students with organizations, like Greystar, that have a global presence and employ UK graduates. On this episode of Behind the Blue, Maria Hatch, Greystar's Senior Director of Client Relationships, and UK's Vice President for Student Success Kirsten Turner talk about the Explore First program and the benefits to both students and corporate participants. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.
Wes Fuller is Executive Managing Director at Greystar and leads the company's Investment Management business, including Fund Management, Portfolio and Asset Management, and the Greystar Investor Relations team. Wes serves as a member of the Greystar Investment Committee and Executive Committee. Wes maintains management oversight of the company's Investment Management business, which focuses on investments in rental housing in the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America regions through a series of investment vehicles with institutional clients. Under Wes's leadership, the company began investing in international markets in 2013, including significant investments in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Austria, France, Ireland, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Australia, China, and Japan. The company's robust institutional investment management platform has a global presence in 146 strategic markets.We discuss:Wes' career arc with GreystarLearnings from Bob FaithDefining Greystar's "Living" approach to assetsTrends in multifamily, office and other asset classesLinks:GreystarWes on LinkedInJuniper SquareBrandon on LinkedInTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:10) - Wes' background and career with Greystar(00:14:08) - Learnings from Bob Faith(00:16:48) - How did you define your identity as an investment manager?(00:19:07) - Why were international investors so interested in housing and multifamily after the GFC?(00:23:27) - What does Greystar's business look like today?(00:27:48) - How do you differentiate between multifamily and ‘living'?(00:33:34) - Greystar's logistics program(00:35:22) - What are some big trends you're seeing right now?(00:45:53) - What were the most noticeable trends you saw during COVID-19 and what are you anticipating for urbanization?
Discover insights from Greystar's Senior Managing Director Michael Levine as he shares operational success in active adult living, and the importance of strong sales and marketing. Gain valuable advice and uncover the strategies behind this approach, while also learning about his philanthropic efforts.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.
In this episode, Wes & Gretta dissect what may be behind the recent dip in YOY preleasing velocity in the US market. Is it related to the FAFSA delays? Is it pushback on recent rental rate increases? Is there an enrollment decline ahead? Included in this episode is a recorded session from April 11th's ShopTalk that also dove into the questions around negative YOY preleasing velocity. The session panelists included Charlie Matthews from College House, Stacey Lecocke of Asset Management, Ben Modleski of Core Spaces, and Zach Newman from Greystar. This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. For more information on how TheGuarantors can help eliminate bad debt and increase occupancy, go to https://www.theguarantors.com/student For information or questions about Student Housing Insight, email us at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com. To register for ShopTalk, the monthly webinar for student housing operators, go to www.ShopTalk.info
Western banks in Russia pay €800m in taxes to the Kremlin; EU candidates get ready to debate ahead of June elections; Pedro Sanchez stays on as Spain's prime minister and a forklift exam in South Korea draws more test takers than ever before. Plus: we speak to Mark Kuijpers, head of Greystar for Netherlands, Germany and Austria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Wes shares a conversation from March's ShopTalk regarding the current status of P3 student housing. Joining the conversation is Jason Taylor of The Annex Group, Brad Shaw from Greystar, and Jeremy Doss of Rise. This episode is sponsored by The Guarantors. For more information on how The Guarantors can minimize bad debt for your property or portfolio, go to https://www.theguarantors.com/student Register to receive calendar invites for ShopTalk, go to www.ShopTalk.info Questions, job posts, or want to meet at Interface? email us at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com
Jesse Stein, global head of real estate at Airbnb, has rolled out an initiative that grabbed the attention and participation of institutional investors such as Greystar, Starwood Capital and Equity Residential. The program allows renters to list their apartments part-time on Airbnb to earn extra income. Investment managers and apartment operators hope to use the program to attract and retain more renters. (12/2023)
Jesse Stein, global head of real estate at Airbnb, has rolled out an initiative that grabbed the attention and participation of institutional investors such as Greystar, Starwood Capital and Equity Residential. The program allows renters to list their apartments part-time on Airbnb to earn extra income. Investment managers and apartment operators hope to use the program to attract and retain more renters. (12/2023)
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Adrian Danila's journey in property management began in 2003 as a part-time groundskeeper. Over two decades, he's become a recognized expert in the multifamily industry, leading service departments for portfolios of up to 32,000 apartment homes. Adrian's collaborations with industry giants like Greystar and Cortland attest to his expertise. In August 2023, Adrian founded Multifamily X, transitioning to a full-time entrepreneur. With over 20 years of experience, he's dedicated to empowering businesses and investors, including Danila Real Estate. Beyond his professional pursuits, Adrian is passionate about mentoring and hosts the Multifamily Chronicles podcast. His legal background from the Romanian-American University enriches his multifaceted expertise. In this episode, we talked to Adrian about the importance of preventive maintenance, key steps in property management, common oversights by investors and operators, practical tips for success in maintenance, and much more. You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here. Insights on Maintenance; 02:37 Adrian's background; 08:55 What investors and operators tend to miss; 10:31 Preventive maintenance, and what should owners do; 14:17 Property management from construction and maintenance; 18:35 Setting maintenance technicians for success; 23:44 The due diligence process; 28:12 Checking necessities first by one-self vs. a third party confirmation; 32:13 Steps that are overblown and easy to fix; 35:59 Round of insights Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Too much perfectionism. Digital Resource: All applications that are specific to inspections. Most Recommended Book: Tools Of Titans. Daily Habit: Getting up early and walking for 25 minutes. #1 Insight for managing due diligence: Hiring the right people with the right knowledge. Best Place to Grab a Bite: Agave. Contact Adrian: https://www.multifamilyxconsulting.com/ Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW, and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.
When it comes to creating a great resident experience, developers and owners have a lot to consider, but in today's day and age, there is one amenity that is quickly becoming a must have, and that amenity is Bulk Managed WiFi. On this episode of Open Door, Bess Freedman sits down the Executive Director at Greystar, a leading, fully-integrated global real estate company, Mike Clow, and the Director of Strategy for Bulk Managed Services at Cox Communities, Julie Ostronic. Together they lay out the benefits, things to consider, and best ways to implement a bulk managed solution on any property, and provide valuable insights from their decades of experience in the field. This is one episode you don't want to miss, so press play and join us for another insightful edition of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities, where we're providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities, and helping you discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out.Follow Us:Twitter @CoxCommFacebook @coxcommunicationsInstagram @coxcommunicationsPresented by Cox Communitieshttps://www.cox.com/residential/mdu-community.html
The Phoenix market has been one of the most active MSA's for new supply over the past few years. As a result, the new units available have combined with a softening in demand to slow property performance and send most multifamily metrics into negative territory. However, as Dex Hiland, Director of Client Services at Greystar points out, the long-term demand drivers including migration, job growth, high tech manufacturing and others should foster another growth cycle in Phoenix, once the current supply wave abates. In this week's Radix Research Podcast, we dive deep into the Phoenix market and discuss where the future growth will likely occur.Explore our website for more insights and resources: https://bit.ly/3XBKJGH.
In this episode, Wes shares a panel discussion he moderated in July at College Pad's Annual Off-Campus Summit held on Georgis Tech's campus in Atlanta. The panel was made up of off-campus and P3 providers as well as College House's COO, Leonard Bresler. Other panelists include Mark Miller of Book & Ladder, KrisAnn Kizer of Pierce Education Properties, and Brad Shaw of Greystar. For more information, visit www.StudentHousingInsight.com Email us at Contact@StudentHousingInsight.com
PTSD Foundation of AmericaPeer to Peer support for our Combat Vets, 120 Facility directly impacting Combat Vets in direct need for a free 6 to9 month program to deal with PTSD and related issues. An annual Golf Tournament every year supported by Grey Star helps in this endeavor.Linkshttps://www.greystar.com/contact-us/regional-offices?utm_source=GoogleLocalListing&utm_medium=organicGreystar is the leader in offering premier residential properties that are defined by beautiful design, thoughtfully constructed spaces, and leading amenities. Standing out in skylines or brilliantly blending into a local market, this purpose-built rental housing is centered around a premier resident experience.LINKS:https://nonprofitarchitect.org/combat-vet-vision/https://www.facebook.com/iconutilityservices/photos/pcb.3282304212030773/3282304082030786/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvd5sUEtC9xkm7ejGNK5Zw/featuredhttps://www.facebook.com/aqseiberthttps://www.facebook.com/CombatVetVisionEmail: Aqseibert@yahoo.comThe Warrior Built Foundation - https://warriorbuilt.org/The PTSD Foundation of America - https://ptsdusa.org/Virtual Office(Come see me) Virbella.comSponsorsSitch Radio - https://sitchradio.com/If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiser Call Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1I part of the solution or the problem.PTSD FOA Warrior Group Chaptershttps://ptsdusa.org/about-us/chapters/
ESG is impacting every industry and the student housing industry isn't exempt. But where is it headed? In the short term in the US, everyone is looking at the SEC's forthcoming Climate Disclosure Rule that came out last fall but has not been finalized due Supreme Court ruling between West Virginia and the EPA. But what's beyond that??? For that, we need to look at the UK's Net Zero initiative. In this episode, Daniel Smith joins Wes as co-host to discuss sustainability efforts and where things are headed. Daniel is not only a student housing veteran with both development and operating experience, he is also the co-founder of Good Management Group which is a London-based consultancy firm that advises all types of companies regarding their ESG efforts. Daniel is also the managing director of Student Housing Consultancy. Additionally in this episode, we share a recent ShopTalk panel discussion on What's Ahead with ESG and Student Housing. The panel includes industry experts Jill Brosig from Harrison Street, and Chris Laughman and Madeline Robertson, both from Greystar. This episode is sponsored by uForis VR. If you need a VR rendering to promote your apartment community, reach out to David Li at david@uforis.com Questions about the podcast or Student Housing Insight? Email us at contact@StudentHousingInsight.com
“You don't get a chance to be new twice.” Technology and business executive Andrei Girenkov embraces moments of great potential and offers essential advice for achieving success in 2023. Recent Senior Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer at Greystar, Andrei discusses speaking the CEO's language, enterprise change management, and his journey to law school and beyond.In this episode, Andrei encourages digital transformation with a business-before-technology mindset. He shares how a deep knowledge of the particular business and industry while staying on top of new technologies, can empower others to embrace growth when proposing transformation. Andrei discusses training AI and who currently operates with the advantage of a tailwind.(01:42) – Early career in software development(04:53) – Interest in law(09:47) – Effective transitions(12:56) – Training AI(17:03) – The impact on fully integrated platforms(20:45) – Advice for the remainder of 2023Andrei Girenkov is a technology and business executive who most recently served as Senior Managing Director, Chief Technology Officer at Greystar. An expert in digital transformation technology, Andrei earned a JD from Fordham University School of Law and a master's degree in software engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where he continues to lecture and mentor students.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Innovation and the Digital Enterprise in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.
What does the housing crisis actually entail? To wrap up Season 3 of American Building, I'm joined by Keith Rand, Vice President at Mill Creek Residential, to discuss the main housing production issues Americans face today and different solutions to address them. We look at limitations with local and state government policy and unpack the proposed housing supply plan from the White House. In our conversation, Keith explains the root cause of the supply and demand imbalance in New York City. Between the exorbitant cost of land, insurance, and property taxes, the city that more than 8 million people call home is increasingly unaffordable and unsustainable. Keith breaks down a potential rezoning approach called “Own Your Air,” which promotes diverse housing stock and reinvestment into underserved neighborhoods. Keith shares his perspective on the most pressing issues we need to tackle when it comes to housing production and affordability, namely starting with local and state government policy. He highlights inefficiencies in large-scale tax credit programs and suggests ways to improve them. We also reflect on inspiring progress we've seen in state legislatures across the country, including California, Colorado, and Texas. About the Guest:Keith Rand is Vice President at Mill Creek Residential, the 3rd largest residential rental development company in the country. Previously, he worked in senior roles at Stonehenge and Greystar. He began his career at Silverstein Properties and JP Morgan Chase. Keith is a graduate of Duke University, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Kennedy School at Harvard.Topics Covered:Shared housing challenges of rural and urban landscapes Highlights from Keith's time working for the Bloomberg administrationHow the lack of standardization in real estate creates challenges in housing development Thoughtful ways to lower property taxes for rental housing in New York City Ideas for building out the Section 8 voucher program Approaching housing from an empathetic, holistic perspective Resources Mentioned: FACT SHEET: President Biden's Budget Lowers Housing Costs and Expands Access to Affordable Rent and Home Ownership Episode 62 with Melissa Román Burch Progress and Poverty by Henry George About Your Host: Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.Connect with Keith Rand: Connect with Keith on LinkedInFollow Us: Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing CrisisLearn more
On this episode of the Multifamily Women® Podcast, host Carrie Antrim speaks with Angela Flick, Vice President of Strategic Solutions at Mack Property Management. Angela has extensive experience in the industry, having worked for Greystar, Riverstone Residential Group, and ConAm Management. Angela is a member of the Multifamily Innovation® Council and loves talking about prop-tech and innovation. Key Takeaways:Embracing Technology in Multifamily: Angela talks about her approach to technology. We discuss the courage needed to embrace new technology, when the timing is right to implement new programs or software, and knowing when it's time to pivot or abandon a tool or strategy. Navigating Change in Multifamily: Angela delves into why change can be challenging for multifamily companies and how to overcome these hurdles.The Role of Pilot Programs: Angela discusses the importance of technology pilot programs within apartment communities, along with their impact on her strategic decisions.Tech Companies & Beta Testing: Angela provides insights for multifamily technology companies from her experience in multifamily management, discussing the role of beta testing in product development.The Changing Landscape of Hiring: In an increasingly tech-driven world, Angela discusses how the approach to evaluating multifamily new hires is evolving.The Era of Remote Work: Angela shares effective strategies for managing and leading remote teams who are managing apartment communities.Women in Leadership: Angela offers advice for women in leadership roles in the multifamily industry.Identifying Business Process Gaps: Angela talks about her approach to identifying business process gaps and the steps she takes to address them.Future Trends in Prop-Tech: As a member of the Multifamily Innovation® Council, Angela shares her thoughts on emerging trends in prop-tech and how they could transform the multifamily industry.Timestamps:[00:02:04] Excitement and fear of technology. [00:04:20] Knowing when to implement change. [00:08:24] Implementing new technology in the apartment workplace. [00:13:19] Apartment sales team education on technology. [00:20:05] AI and chat GPT in multifamily. [00:21:42] Managing remote teams effectively. [00:25:27] Creating a home structure. [00:29:35] Investing in yourself. [00:33:31] Process mapping for workflows in multifamily. [00:37:08] Planning and problem-solving strategies. [00:41:20] Prop tech transforming the industry. [00:45:34] Women's Leadership Series.Resources:Angela Flick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angflick/Multifamily Women® Summit: https://multifamilywomen.com/Multifamily Women® Leadership Series: https://apps.multifamilywomen.com/joinMultifamily Innovation® Council: https://multifamilyinnovation.com/multifamily-innovation-advisory-council/Carrie Antrim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrieantrim/
We're excited to have Melissa Rhoades, Talent Acquisition Advisor with Greystar join the Hints from HR crew to talk about changing the mindset on recruiting and hiring. Join us as we chat about bringing new people into the rental housing industry without the old recruiting expectations!
On this episode I'm speaking with Martha Bader, Director of Marketing and Programming at Arden 55+ Living. A Southerner by birth but not by accent, her career in Marketing is as varied as the colors in the largest box of crayons that one can find. Her roles have included store openings and logistics with Old Navy, events and public relations for The Park Hyatt Hotel, and business development for a woman-owned training company. Fueled by innovation and a passion for healthy living, she started on a "start-up" road with Privia Health and K4Connect, which landed her in the sector she now calls home, Active Adult. Working locally and nationally with Greystar's Active Adult marketing team ignited combined her love of hospitality, real estate, events, and marketing into one. Today, at Arden 55+ Living, she works to engage her teams as well as future "55 and better" residents. Her main focus is to discover new ways to market to residents accurately, make the renter journey enjoyable, simplify our onsite teams' responsibilities, and understand trends to continue innovating. Related links for this episode: Arden 55+ Active Adult Living Martha on LinkedIn Martha on Facebook Martha on Instagram 105-Year-Old Cyclist The Light We Give (book) Dying of Politeness (book) Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future announcements. Brought to you by Authentic: https://authenticff.com © 2023 Authentic Form & Function
Let's imagine e-commerce, but for rental listings. It's kind of what we're talking about today. I've got Austin Lo, he is the founder and CEO of Peek. He got his start in real estate working at an investment fund. They were creating data-driven models, investing in e-commerce internet platforms. And, you know, he had this interest in real estate and so he went so far as to become a licensed agent in New York City. He learned the rentals game in New York City. And as I've been told, because I've not done it myself in the city, that can be a grueling way to cut your teeth. Austin decided to take things further and started Peek in 2019. Peek is delivering a self-serve leasing experience, enabling renters to shop and tour properties, online. Imagine you can check out an apartment just like e-commerce. And that's the vision that Austin has here. We talk about that. We talk about a new product launch coming up from Peek. And then we even got into a little bit on artificial intelligence. Austin had a really interesting take on AI, the data that they're collecting at Pee, and how that could be a very unique input for AI models moving forward, whether they're using it or other use cases that are represented in the market. So you're going to want to hear his take on that. Go ahead, hit play. More about Austin and PeekPeek was founded in 2019 with the mission to create a better way to find a home. Peek is a complete solution for property owners and managers to deliver an immersive self-serve leasing experience that's available to renters 24/7–online or on-site. Peek's flagship Total Leasing allows prospective residents to see a property with both unit-level 3D tours and self-guided tours while providing the property with precise data and analytics on prospects to lease more efficiently. For property owners and managers, Peek has been able to reduce the need for onsite staffing levels, increase tour conversion rates by 3.5x and save clients an average of $750 per unit leased. Peek is a National Preferred Provider for Greystar and partners with other leading property owners and managers like Brookfield, Toll Brothers, Cushman & Wakefield, Nuveen and Hines. For more information visit peek.us.Austin Lo is founder and CEO of Peek, whose mission is to create a better way to find a home. Prior to launching Peek in 2019, Austin worked at an investment fund, creating data-driven models to invest in e-commerce and internet platforms. He is also a licensed New York Real Estate Salesperson and a lifelong photography enthusiast–both of which sparked his interest in leveraging 3D virtualization technology to bring the e-commerce experience to finding a home. Austin is a graduate of Columbia University's engineering school. Follow Austin on Twitter Check out Peek
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Learn how Chris Laughman, Sr. Director, Energy and Sustainability at Greystar handles managing the energy efficiency and sustainability for over 2000 multi-family complexes. He does it with data, managing efficiency, sourcing energy, and CO2 offsets. In episode 151 of The Green Insider powered by ERENEWABLE we learn about storms, utility … The post The Green Insider – Chris Laughman – Energy Efficiency and Sustainability appeared first on eRENEWABLE.
Chile has become one of the most attractive institutional investment markets in Latin America over the last 20 years. Greystar's Tom Livelli and CBRE's Nicolas Cox and Tim Gifford join Spencer Levy to discuss the business climate and real estate opportunities in Chile.
Blackstone, the largest owner of commercial real estate in the world - who would want to go head to head with the colossus of the industry? But Ryan Webster, founder, and managing partner at Equity Yield Group has been taking on the big players in the past year, bidding against the likes of Blackstone and Greystar and acquiring $165 million in assets with 665 units all in a span of 12 months. How does Ryan do it?In this episode, Ryan talks about the most important aspects of running the syndication business that allows him to stand shoulder to shoulder with industry stalwarts. Listen to him talk about ‘doing ordinary things extraordinarily well' to set his company apart from the others. To hear all of Ryan's valuable insights, join us today!