Apartment building upgrades are costly, but they’re often a necessity to stay competitive with brand new buildings nearby. So what are the apartment upgrades with the best ROI out there? The 2015 Renter Preferences Study by the National Multifamily Housing Council and Kingsley Associates, the largest survey of apartment renters ever, found features such as […]

Small spaces and minimal square footage are no longer deal breakers for renters and home buyers across the nation. Millennials, baby boomers and conservationists are looking to downsize their living space, carbon footprint and the responsibilities associated with owning a large piece of property and floorspace. Smaller homes and properties call for less cleaning, landscaping […]

When you decide to invest in an older rental property, there are bound to be some extensive updates you’ll need to do before your property is ready for tenants. These tasks will be even more extensive if you are investing in a duplex or apartment complex. According to the Law Depot blog, rental tenants highly […]

Good morning, Multifamily!  Please welcome guest blogger, Jessica Kyriakos, to the Property Management 2.0 Blog!  Have a prosperous week, _Trevor   Easy Rental Property Upgrades The rental property market can be very competitive. Sometimes you need to make upgrades to keep your current tenants happy and attract new ones. When you don’t have a large […]

A home’s style is important for appearances, but even more important for providing comfort and enjoyment to residents with different lifestyles.

The adage “location, location, location” is still somewhat true in real estate, but many a realtor will tell you that curb appeal has equal influence on buyers’ perceptions of value. Whether you’re trying to draw in more tenants or you intend to offer the property for sale, there are several upgrades and renovations that, dollar […]

Did you know that most of the dollars spent on renovations are never recouped? That’s right, even though spending on renovations grew 10% in 2012, reports Harvard’s Joint Study on Housing, many won’t see all that money returned. Oddly enough, some of the smallest renovation projects earn the highest amount of return. On average, replacing […]