Teaching residents the safer path Most property management companies are aware of the security precautions which they should take. Every apartment association convention seems to include one or more seminars designed to educate those in the multifamily industry on security issues. Unfortunately, educated management is only half of the solution... Read more... [Teaching residents the safer path]   Apartment management: analyzing the needs of high-end apartment residents This article examines results of a survey of residents at "institutional-grade" garden apartments in several cities to determine the characteristics of residents in high-end (luxury) garden apartments and their preferences regarding apartment living. Read more... [Apartment management: analyzing the needs of high-end apartment residents]

How Property Management Can Landscape A Real Estate Rental And Improve Profits Property management experts sometimes get a beautiful real estate rental that is difficult to keep occupied and never seems to make an adequate profit. If you have one and wonder why, drive over and see what you notice about the exterior and the impression it gives you. Your target tenants might be ... Read more... [How Property Management Can Landscape A Real Estate Rental And Improve Profits]   Apartment managers increase their use of online background service Carner said dealing with security and background checks regarding the potential of terrorism is a little like dealing with white- collar crimes, where trails are hidden behind double identities or unknown second lifestyles. Read more... [Apartment managers increase their use of online background service]   Memoirs Of An Apartment Manager Unfortunately, it's easier to remember the tenants who gave you the hardest time. Do you remember the tenants who took up a petition to get rid of you? How about the ones who put dead chickens in front of your door and ... Read more... [Memoirs Of An Apartment Manager]