
TMR PODCAST: Ep. 18 – Holding Pet Owner’s Accountable – Interview w/ John Bradford

Experienced entrepreneur and CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the property management industry and local and state government. Strong business development professional skilled in the rental housing industry, legislative affairs, legal compliance and review, and residential property management. John is serving a third term in the NC House of Representatives. In his spare time he likes to fish, camp and travel with his family.
How To Make A Virtual Tour Video To Engage With Residents

Video is by far the best way to engage with residents, and if you have the right virtual tour software, you’re halfway there! Whether you’re sending announcements, community updates or trying to engage with your residents, video is your best bet. Here are a few ideas of how to make a virtual tour video to engage with residents…
Salt Lake City Rent Growth Nearly Back to Pre-Pandemic Rate

Via realpage.com – Rent change in Salt Lake City has nearly recovered to its pre-pandemic rate. In the year-ending January, Salt Lake City rents climbed 3%, the market’s strongest showing since the 3.5% growth from March 2020. Salt Lake City held out longer than most markets in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic downturn, not showing a reaction in pricing until April…
TMR PODCAST: Ep. 17 – More Than Just A Lender – Interview w/ Austin Walker

Austin Walker joined Arbor’s New York City office in November 2015. In his current capacity as an Originator, Austin focuses on nationwide Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, SFR Portfolios, CMBS, Bridge, Mezzanine and Preferred Equity transactions. Before joining Arbor, Austin worked at Wells Fargo as a Financial Advisor of private clients. Prior to that, he served as a Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Merisel, Inc. and a Business and Marketing Analyst at LGD Communications. Austin graduated from Johns Hopkins University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
2020 Migration Trends: U-Haul Ranks 50 States by Migration Growth

Growth states are calculated by the net gain of one-way U-Haul trucks entering a state versus leaving that state in a calendar year. Migration trends data is compiled from more than 2 million one-way U-Haul truck customer transactions that occur annually. Tennessee’s influx of do-it-yourself movers during a turbulent year marked by the coronavirus pandemic means that a state other than Florida and Texas tops the growth rankings for the first time since 2015, when North Carolina led the way
Allocations Increased and Lenders are Eager to Deploy Capital in 2021

Via multifamilyinsiders.com – Multifamily remains one of the most appealing asset classes. Deals located in core-markets or strong growth secondary locations can expect interest rates in the low 300s over LIBOR range. Total coupons are hovering at all-time lows with leverage pushing into the 75%-80% of cost range…
Underwriting basics: Harness your inner real estate investor

Via reviewjournal.com – Striving to become a savvier real estate investor? Then understanding underwriting basics is a building block you can’t afford to skip. Every Trust Deed investment at Ignite Funding starts […]
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reveal full-year financial results

Via mpamag.com – Fannie Mae reported today an annual net income of $11.8 billion, down by $2.4 billion in 2019. Fannie attributed the decrease to a transition from credit-related income to credit-related expenses […]
The Extra Mile: How COVID-19 Is Changing On-Site Management

Residential property managers have long been asked to take on additional responsibilities for the apartment communities they manage. Once responsible only for collecting rent and dealing with the everyday maintenance of their […]
TMR PODCAST: Ep. 16 – We’re America! This Is What We Do – Interview w/ Chad Musgrove

Scott Rawley, Western Region Sales Manager Major Accounts at Multifamily Utility Company. Multifamily Utility Company was founded in 2007, is a leader in comprehensive utility expense management and billing services.