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HOW DO YOU CREATE THAT SECOND PHASE OF VALUE? Research has shown that the following steps will set your asset apart from the competition: Complete the required deferred maintenance.   Renovate units to compete effectively in the market. When you plan on holding an investment for three to five years, we...

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HOW TO HANDLE SUPPLY CHAIN DELAYS You’ve signed the contract on your latest asset, lined up a reputable general contractor (ahem, Adivo) and are ready to begin the renovation process. Then, you receive a call from the GC that some of the supplies needed to perform the renovation are delayed....

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COMPANY   The difference between a general contractor and construction management company may not be as apparent to individuals not in the construction industry.  Both can play an important role in construction projects, but their differences may be the decision...

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR RENTAL ASSET FOR PEAK RENTAL SEASON May through September is known as the leasing season, with July and August being the most popular months for signing leases. Below are steps you can take as an asset owner to prepare your community for the peak rental...

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5 IMPORTANT FACTORS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT INVESTMENT PROPERTY   You think you’ve found the perfect investment property. But how do you know it is “the one”? When researching new investment properties, it is important to keep in mind a few important factors. Motivation to Sell...

5 POPULAR POST-COVID MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY DESIGN CHANGES COVID-19 has changed our way of living.  This pandemic has required us to pivot away from what we are used to and morph our lifestyles, as well as business offerings, to better suit the more stringent health and safety standards. Below are some...