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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No team is hot all the time. Here’s how to get your team past a hump

Ultimately, the best way to get teams over a hump is to build good teams. Valued people bring buy-in to the workplace. Continue reading

What skills are crucial for new agents joining a multifamily team?

Multifamily real estate isn’t for introverts. But the right personality, one eager to connect with others, can make it a rewarding career. Continue reading