by Model 55 Team | Oct 25, 2019 | Interior Design, Property Manager Newsletter
So you think your property needs a new model apartment – but how do you convince your owners? At the end of the day, you’re running the property for the owners whether you work for a third-party management company or an owner-operator. If you’re unsure how to really...
by Model 55 Team | Sep 23, 2019 | Author Lauren Ebstein, Multifamily, Property Manager Newsletter, Vacation Rentals
If you’ve been paying attention to current trends in the multifamily industry, chances are you can’t avoid the conversation around Short-Term Rentals (STRs) any longer. Years ago, you may have been able to look at this topic, wrap it up in a neat little bow and say:...
by Model 55 Team | Aug 23, 2019 | Apartment Staging Ideas, Author Lauren Ebstein, Multifamily, Property Manager Newsletter
If you’re looking for practical apartment staging ideas, you’ve come to the right place. I have spoken to a lot of property managers who are tasked with staging models on limited timelines and budgets. So, I thought I would put together a blog for anyone who needs...
by Model 55 Team | Jul 29, 2019 | Author Lauren Ebstein, Multifamily, Property Manager Newsletter
As many of our readers probably know, last month was The National Apartment Association’s Apartmentalize trade show conference in Denver, CO. There was no shortage of educational sessions and networking opportunities, and the trade show floor was packed with thousands...
by Model 55 Team | Jun 21, 2019 | Author Lauren Ebstein, Multifamily, Property Manager Newsletter
Apartmentalize is just days away and my team and I are so excited to pack our bags and head to Denver! As someone who is just 10 months in to the vendor side of the multifamily industry, I’ve experienced no shortage of firsts during my time here. This will be the...
by Model 55 Team | May 24, 2019 | Author Lauren Ebstein, Multifamily, Property Manager Newsletter
As a seasoned property management pro, you know what June through August means: absolute CRAZINESS. Your office is likely inundated with tours, leases, move-ins, move-outs, and renewals in a way that an outsider might not understand. The make-ready board is...