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Smart Tax Strategies Can Unlock Value in Your Multifamily Investment

by Channing Hamilton January 31, 2025

Owning multifamily real estate isn’t just about consistent rental income, it’s a powerful tool for building long-term wealth. But here’s what many investors miss: Your property could be a gold mine of untapped tax savings that can significantly boost cash flow. By using the right tax strategies, property owners can unlock thousands of dollars — sometimes millions — in deductions, freeing up capital that can be reinvested back into your portfolio for upgrades, new technologies, hiring staff and more. Two key strategies that can supercharge your savings are cost segregation …

January 31, 2025

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RKW Residential Tapped to Manage Three Charlotte Properties

by Lynn Peisner January 29, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — RKW Residential has been selected to manage three properties in Charlotte. The properties include Abode at Reid’s Cove (95 units) and Abode at Greenway (90 units), two build-to-rent (BTR) communities owned by Edgewood Ventures. The third property, Axis Berewick, is a 266-unit traditional multifamily asset owned by Welltower. RKW also manages Welltower’s Charlotte properties Solis Midtown and Solis Millennium. The firm now manages or consults on approximately 5,000 BTR units nationwide, with a concentration in Sun Belt and Midwest markets.

January 29, 2025

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TCC Appoints Two Professionals to Senior Leadership Roles

by Channing Hamilton January 24, 2025

DALLAS — Trammell Crow Co. (TCC) has promoted Adam Nims to the position of chief investment officer. Additionally, the Dallas-based developer has hired Billy Hart to the role of chief strategy and underwriting officer. As chief investment officer, Nims will oversee TCC’s investment strategy, including capital markets and development solutions initiatives. Nims has held various positions at TCC since joining the company in 2006. Most recently, he served as president of the eastern U.S., and before that as president of the western U.S. He will report to TCC’s CEO, Danny …

January 24, 2025

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Columbia Residential Adds Robert Fink as Chief Development Officer

by Channing Hamilton January 22, 2025

ATLANTA — Columbia Residential has hired Robert Fink to the position of chief development officer. In this role, Fink will oversee all aspects of development operations for the company, including securing new affordable housing and community development opportunities. He will also oversee Columbia Residential’s business planning and manage the company’s financing structures. Fink will be based at Columbia Residential’s headquarters in Atlanta. Fink previously served as the vice president of development at Zimmerman Properties in Atlanta. Prior to this, he served as the director of housing finance and development at …

January 22, 2025

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RKW Tapped to Manage Atlanta Property, Hires New Regional Manager

by Lynn Peisner January 14, 2025

DULUTH, GA — Westplan has selected third party management firm RKW Residential to lease and manage Accent Suwanee Creek near Atlanta. The 253-unit property is made up of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. RKW also has hired Sean Shalpan, formerly a regional manager with Greystar, to support RKW’s growth throughout Georgia. RKW is headquartered in Charlotte with regional offices in Miami, Orlando, Florida, Atlanta and Raleigh, North Carolina. The company manages approximately 30,000 multifamily and build-to-rent units in eight states.

January 14, 2025

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New RealPage App Provides One-Stop Shop for Renters, Landlords

by Channing Hamilton January 10, 2025

RealPage has a new app for residents called LOFT that’s designed to take the sting out of several operational pain points. The app comes on the heels of a survey of residents and property managers. The Richardson, Texas-based commercial real estate tech and data company queried more than 75 owners and operators to uncover which service objectives property managers were struggling to meet. The survey show that an overwhelming 97 percent of residents indicated they would be more likely to renew their lease if working with their property manager were as …

January 10, 2025

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US Justice Department Adds Six Landlords to Rental Price-Fixing Lawsuit

by Channing Hamilton January 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ), along with 10 state attorneys general, has filed an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage. The complaint targets six of the nation’s largest property managers, alleging that the companies used RealPage’s pricing algorithms to share sensitive data and coordinate pricing strategies, which the DOJ states resulted in artificially inflated rents. The DOJ stated that the landlords had colluded with one another by directly communicating with competitors’ senior managers about sensitive topics such as rents and occupancy; conducting “call arounds” to …

January 9, 2025

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It’s Time to Fight Fire with Fire Against Fraudsters

by Channing Hamilton January 3, 2025

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 …

January 3, 2025

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How Tech Upgrades are Expanding Access Control Solutions

by Channing Hamilton December 30, 2024

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 …

December 30, 2024

Build-to-Rent Conference Coverage Features Georgia Operations Southeast

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

by Channing Hamilton December 24, 2024

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, …

December 24, 2024

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