Author Archives: Michael Zaransky

Are there still buying opportunities in suburban multifamily?

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Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading →

Prioritizing the needs of young renters in multifamily housing

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Millennials began reshaping multifamily housing in compelling ways, writes Michael Zaransky, and Gen Z promises to accelerate that change. Property managers must be ready. Continue reading →

These are the top new tech offerings for property managers

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Today’s multifamily residents want smart-living solutions more than they want covered parking or pools. Here’s what we’re watching. Continue reading →

Here’s how property managers can fight the effects of inflation

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How can forward-thinking property managers mitigate the effects of inflation? It requires informed strategies and creative thinking. Here’s our approach. Continue reading →

How independent investors can win with superior service

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Think a smaller firm can’t compete with the huge institutional investors? According to Michael Zaransky, there’s more to deal-making than the number on the bottom line. Continue reading →

Holding onto property managers is hard. Here’s how to keep them

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Our management team averages 12 years on the job, providing continuity essential to our residents and our business. Here’s how we do it. Continue reading →

Times are tough. Here’s what investors need to do to trim the fat

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When conditions aren’t favorable, investors should retrench, renew their discipline and remember the principles that made them successful.  Continue reading →

Real estate investing: 3 tips to get started from a seasoned investor

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Find a niche, start small and think local, writes Inman contributor Michael Zaransky, the founder and managing principal of MZ Capital Partners. Continue reading →

Multifamily sales slowed to a crawl last year. Trends to watch in 2023

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Today’s renters are moving the multifamily housing market away from standardization and toward their personalized needs. Continue reading →