Tue.Jun 03, 2025

article thumbnail

What Is a Walk-Up Apartment? Should You Rent One?

Bay Property Management Group

You find the perfect apartment but waitno elevator? Just stairs. Lots of them. For some people, thats an automatic no. The thought of dragging groceries or a couch up four flights sounds like a workout they didnt sign up for. Others feel that a walk-up apartment means charm, character, and saving a few hundred dollars on rent each month. So, is a walk-up apartment the hidden gem youve been looking foror a daily stair-climbing struggle?

Apartment 130
article thumbnail

How To Protect Your Small Business From Ransomware Attacks

Forbes Business Council

No matter how small your business, you need a blueprint for strengthening your defense against common cyber threats. Here are four tips to get you started.

106
106
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Find Real Estate Investors for Your PM Business

Second Nature

Growing your portfolio size remains one of the most effective ways to make your business more profitable and continue to scale. But many property managers are left asking how to find real estate investors to manage for in the first place.

article thumbnail

The Human Edge In An AI World: Redefining Leadership For Virtual Teams

Forbes Business Council

The most powerful competitive advantage isnt technological, its the human ability to connect, adapt and inspire.

IT 101
article thumbnail

Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

article thumbnail

How Real Estate Businesses Can Prepare for The Great Wealth Transfer

Appfolio

From modernizing investor communications to bringing marketing in line with current preferences to leveraging analytical tools and AI, lets look at what real estate firms can do to tap into the great wealth transfer.

More Trending

article thumbnail

What a Cardboard Sign Taught Me About Multifamily Marketing

Multifamily Insiders

We've all seen the power of great branding in action. Citizens Bank, for example, has its name pasted across my local Major League Baseball stadium (go Phils!). Every game, thousands of fans walk through Citizens Bank Park, surrounded by logos, signs, and a clear, consistent brand presence. It's a textbook case of how to invest big in marketing vis.

IT 59
article thumbnail

Beyond Coachability: Why Guidance Intelligence (GQ) Is The Next Leadership Superpower

Forbes Business Council

GQ is not blind obedience. Its thoughtful execution. Its the skill of turning advice into intentional action.

IT 95
article thumbnail

Is Your Apartment Playground Safe for Children?

Rental Housing Journal

For apartment communities, a playground is more than just an amenity, it is a signal to families that their children are welcome and cared for. By Phil Carder But beyond the apartment playground swings and slides, the real question every property manager should ask is: Is the playground truly safe? While play equipment may look sturdy, the surface beneath it is often the most critical and most overlooked factor in preventing injuries.

article thumbnail

How Setting Aside Revenue For Good Helps Your Business Mission Grow

Forbes Business Council

If you really want to commit yourself to giving, you need to turn your companys giving mission proactive.

96
article thumbnail

Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

article thumbnail

From Marketing Pro to Professional Property Manager

Hospitable

From Marketing Pro to Professional Property Manager By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we welcome David Hillar , Co-Founder of Casa Co-Host , a short-term rental management company operating in Southern Ontario and Alberta. David is also a Hospitable user and investor. Chatting with Miles, David shares how he got into short-term rental management, how he and his business partner built processes and procedures, and how Hospitable AI-powered a

article thumbnail

Why High-Net-Worth Individuals Are Rethinking Where They Call Home

Forbes Business Council

When HNWIs consider relocating, two core forces come into play: push factors (the reasons people leave) and pull factors (the incentives drawing them elsewhere).

84
article thumbnail

A peek into May at PropertyMe

PropertyMe

The month of May proved to be productive here at PropertyMe, with the announcement of our latest feature Chat alongside our staff networking at conferences, speaking at events, releasing another episode of The Loop and celebrating birthdays! The post A peek into May at PropertyMe appeared first on PropertyMe.

52
article thumbnail

How CEOs Can Steer Their Teams Toward AI Maturity

Forbes Business Council

The future isnt just digitalits cultural. And if your team culture isnt ready, your AI strategy wont matter.

84
article thumbnail

Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

article thumbnail

Multifamily property management fees: What to expect and how to budget

MRI Software

Managing a multifamily property comes with several costs, and failing to budget for them can quickly eat into your profits. On average, property management fees range from 4% to 12% of the monthly rental income, with additional costs for leasing, maintenance, and technology. Understanding these expenses is key to maximizing your investment returns and avoiding unexpected financial burdens.

article thumbnail

High Quota, Low Battery: Why Burnout Is The Silent Sales Killer (And What To Do About It)

Forbes Business Council

Sales culture loves hustle. But hustle without recovery isn't impressive. It's unsustainable. Your team cant stay on fire if theyre already burned out.

IT 68
article thumbnail

What Are The Trends In Apartment Labor Market?

Rental Housing Journal

Total job postings in the apartment labor market reached 45,953 by the end of the first quarter of 2025, marking a 6.3% decrease compared to the previous year, according to the Apartment Labor Dynamics report from the National Apartment Association (NAA). Among various job categories, corporate roles were the only ones to see an increase in postings year-over-year.

article thumbnail

How To Train The AI Algorithm To Recommend Your Brand

Forbes Business Council

The biggest opportunities dont come from people searching for your name. They come when someones searching for a solutionand the algorithm decides to introduce you.

78
article thumbnail

Reimagining Accountability: Building The Right Work Culture

Forbes Business Council

Real accountability is about holding space for both high expectations and human nuance.

62
article thumbnail

How To Grow Smarter In Times Of Economic Uncertainty

Forbes Business Council

In this climate, the winners arent the companies with the biggest budgets. Theyre the ones who know where to place their bets specific to their growth goals.

62
article thumbnail

How Credit Unions Are Using AI To Compete With Big Banks

Forbes Business Council

AI-driven tools allow credit unions to compete with big financial institutions efficiently while maintaining the personal touch.

62
article thumbnail

Agility Amid Market Shifts: Leading With Holistic Solutions In 2025

Forbes Business Council

Change isn't slowing down. If anything, it's speeding up.

IT 62
article thumbnail

A Unified System For Business Survival In Healthcare And Beyond

Forbes Business Council

A business thrives on insight, and insight requires integration.

55
article thumbnail

20 Tools To Stay Organized And Prevent Leadership Burnout

Forbes Business Council

While stress has always been part of the leadership role, growing challenges are not only resulting in disorganization, but also significant leadership burnout.

76
article thumbnail

More Than Pill Dispensers: Taking A Pharmacist-Led Approach To Curbing Healthcare Costs

Forbes Business Council

By appropriately utilizing pharmacists and tapping their unique expertise, I think we can transform healthcare for the better.