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Our Recent Episodes
A Worm’s Eye View of Property Management in 2025
Utilities run the infrastructural gamut. They cross over into the regulatory landscape. They’re fundamental to new construction costs and the built environment. Utilities may be the invisible worm in the garden of your work—but that worm travels everywhere and is part of everything.
USDA’s 2025 Rule Change: A Win for Manufactured Housing Communities
Big news for manufactured housing operators: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rolled out a final rule, effective March 4, 2025, that will allow financing for existing manufactured homes that meet specific criteria. The final rule will also reduce regulatory burdens and provide flexibility for energy efficient homes.
Waste Management Trends: Key Insights for Your 2025 Trash
The waste management landscape in multifamily housing is changing—rapidly. And I expect the trend to continue in 2025. Residents expect more, regulations are tightening, and costs are climbing. The good news? Smart waste strategies will help you stay ahead of the curve. Here’s what to expect this year and how to prepare.
The Insidious Hole You Might Dig for Yourself: Utilities in Build-to-Rent Properties
Some think it’s the underrated investment strategy of the future. Others in the industry insist it’s a crazed phase doomed to settle into a niche offering. But wherever you land on the will-they-won’t-they of build-to-rent (BTR) investments, they’re growing.
Counting the Costs: How Location DRASTICALLY Shapes Utility Bills
Owning a rental property is a lot like driving a car—what you pay depends on where you’re going. Where you own matters. The climate, local infrastructure, and even the rules of the energy market shape your bills, often in ways you can’t predict.
Thriving Under Rent Caps: Strategies for Property Owners
Rent stabilization measures vary, but the core idea remains: to address the housing crisis by creating predictable and manageable rent increases for residents. Like any legislation, rent control has its pros and cons.
What You’ll Hear
Every episode focuses on a real issue property operators are facing right now, with context and insight from people who work with utilities every day.
- Industry trends affecting housing operators
- Regulatory and compliance developments
- Infrastructure and utility management considerations
- Cost management strategies
- Operational insights from experienced professionals
- Perspectives from industry leaders and subject matter experts
Episodes are designed to be concise and easy to listen to during a commute or between meetings.
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