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How Property Owners Can Guard Against Renter Fraud

by Lynn Peisner

Scammers lurk in the background of virtually every industry, and the multifamily sector is no exception. Some renters will leap at the chance to exploit loopholes in the system and take advantage of unprepared landlords. “As a baseline definition, we classify rent fraud as any act of intentional deception by a renter to deceive the property owners to gain financial or personal benefit,” says Josh Albrechtsen, senior vice president and general manager of front office solutions at RealPage. “Fraud is evolving constantly. This is not a one-and-done problem solve. The …

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Todd Watkins, Railfield
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It’s Time to Fight Fire with Fire Against Fraudsters 

by Channing Hamilton

As a young lawyer, I passed up an opportunity to work at the SEC (think Bernie Madoff not Nick Saban). I turned the job down because I didn’t want to spend all day thinking about fraud. I’m glad I turned down that job, but I find I still spend a lot of time thinking about fraud. If fraud is using deceit to deprive another of their rights or property, then fraud is everywhere. Some fraud is horrible (Bernie Madoff stole roughly $65 billion over the course of two decades). Some …

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How Tech Upgrades are Expanding Access Control Solutions

by Channing Hamilton

Security is a top priority in the multifamily industry. Monitoring and controlling access to a property protects owners and their residents from the impacts of violent crime, theft, vandalism and trespassing. The benefits of an effective security, monitoring and access system run deep. “Access control is not just about security,” says Roger Solomon, a senior associate at Trio Advisory Group. The company offers consulting services on access control, video surveillance and other technologies for commercial real estate properties. “Access control is also about ensuring convenience for residents and staff, enhancing …

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Stickiness of Renter Sets Build-to-Rent Sector Apart from Traditional Multifamily, Says InterFace Panel

by Channing Hamilton

ATLANTA — When considering a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) development or acquisition, the main priority of the developer or investor is to focus on finding a place where people want to live, said Zach Persky, vice president of acquisitions for Quinn Residences. Access to jobs, retail corridors and good school districts are all important factors for potential residents. Persky was one of the speakers on the BTR panel at the 15th annual InterFace Multifamily Southeast conference, which took place Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. Kyle Palmer, …

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Department of Justice Ends Investigation Into Rental Housing Pricing Practices, Says RealPage

by Channing Hamilton

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed its criminal investigation into the pricing practices of the rental housing industry, according to RealPage, citing a DOJ notice. In a statement released Dec. 6, the company also reaffirmed its stance that its software platform did not violate antitrust laws. RealPage stated that it cooperated extensively with the DOJ throughout the now-closed investigation, adding that the DOJ did not identify RealPage as a target of the investigation at any point. While the criminal investigation has ended, it remains unclear whether …

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Lion Real Estate Group Adds Deanna Wigley as Vice President of Operations Support

by Channing Hamilton

DALLAS — Lion Real Estate Group (Lion) has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Deanna Wigley as vice president of operations support. In this role, Wigley will supervise the review and evaluation of new supplier partners, ensure that appropriate resources are in place to facilitate sales transactions and oversee information technology services. She will also serve a key role in risk management and training for regional and community managers. Prior to joining Lion, Wigley served as regional vice president at both Allied Orion Group and US Residential Group. …

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CalHFA Selects Stephanie McFadden as Director of Multifamily Programs

by Channing Hamilton

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) board of directors has appointed Stephanie McFadden as director of multifamily programs. In her new position, McFadden will oversee the CalHFA lending team, as well as an asset management division that monitors roughly 18,000 units of affordable housing. Most recently, McFadden was the chief leading officer at Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), a nonprofit community development financial institution. Prior to joining LIIF, she served as a senior advisor for the Office of Multifamily Production with HUD, a role that was created …

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TCAM Asset Management Rebrands as MRI Asset Management Services

by Channing Hamilton

SOLON, OHIO — TCAM Asset Management, an affordable housing service provider that was acquired by Solon-based property technology firm MRI Software in 2018, is rebranding as MRI Asset Management Services. The company will continue to provide asset management and consulting services to developers, owners and funders of affordable housing. TCAM Asset Management, now MRI Asset Management Services, was originally established in 2009. The company serves clients for roughly 1,600 properties and 176,000 apartments across 48 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.

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How to Minimize Affordable Housing Property Taxes

by Channing Hamilton

Most people who have studied real estate investing will recall that property expenses are divided into controllable and noncontrollable buckets. In the noncontrollable bin are items like insurance, utilities and property taxes. And while it is true that these expenses usually are unavoidable, an owner should try to exert some level of control, at least in the case of taxes.  Taxing entities calculate property taxes by multiplying a property’s assessment by its jurisdiction’s tax rate. The rate is indeed noncontrollable, but savvy owners will review their assessments and challenge them …

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The Breeden Co. Selects Barry Tomlin as Vice President

by Channing Hamilton

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Barry Tomlin has returned to The Breeden Co. as vice president of customer service and marketing. Tomlin previously served in various leadership capacities at The Breeden Co. He has come out of retirement in order to accept the position. As vice president, he will develop and implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and engagement. Tomlin will also oversee The Breeden Co.’s marketing initiatives.

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