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Our Recent Episodes
Compliance & Corporate Responsibility Under the New Administration
Trying to gauge where your sustainability strategy stands right now? You’re not alone. Policies shift. Executive orders fly. And yet, many companies are still pushing forward. The challenge? Staying on top of changing federal, state, and local-level requirements, all while balancing investor expectations and meeting customer needs.
The Senior Living Surge: How to Build Smart and Manage Smarter
Senior living isn’t just multifamily with wider hallways and handrails. It’s a layered, regulated, high-touch environment with operational challenges that developers and investors often underestimate. Demand might be exploding—but delivering a successful community takes more than blueprints and permits.
The Boom is Over: How Smart Single Family Operators Are Staying Profitable
If you’ve been banking on automatic rent bumps to keep margins healthy, it’s time to rethink your strategy. The best SFR owners and operators in 2025 aren’t chasing higher rents—they’re playing smarter, reducing costs, and maximizing NOI.
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.
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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