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  Walk a typical apartment community on any given day and you’ll see why one-note specialists struggle. A tech might unjam a garbage disposal at 9 a.m., track a smart-lock battery alert at 10, swap an air-handler capacitor before lunch, and finish by troubleshooting an internet outage in the co-working lounge. Multifamily rarely delivers the […]

  Jose Murillo served four tours in Iraq with the Marine Corps before returning to apartment work. Using the discipline and teamwork he learned in the Marines, he started fixing heating, cooling, and electrical problems at one property. By 2014 he was in charge of maintenance for two buildings, and soon after he took over […]

  One of the most overlooked tools in real estate asset management today is also one of the most basic: a dedicated Roof Savings Account. And in today’s capital environment—where predictability and planning outweigh promises—ignoring it is no longer an option. The need begins with a myth: that so-called “30-year” shingles actually last 30 years. […]

  A decade ago, roofing was all grit and labor. Today, it’s on the cusp of a technical revolution—and multifamily operators need to start paying attention. The shift is being driven by more than innovation for innovation’s sake. The labor pool is shrinking. Skilled roofers are aging out faster than new ones are entering the […]

  In multifamily real estate, the roof is often overlooked—until it becomes an emergency. Operators spend millions on interior finishes, leasing incentives, and access control, while one of the most expensive, failure-prone systems sits overhead, largely ignored. Yet nothing erodes asset value—or NOI—faster than unmanaged roof risk. Leaders like Melvyn Scofield are working to change […]

As the multifamily property management industry continues to evolve, the integration of AI and technology is no longer a distant innovation but an immediate necessity. Property managers and operators face increasing pressure to streamline operations, improve resident experiences, and drive profitability. The solution to many of these challenges lies in the strategic use of AI. […]

In a recent conversation with Cyrus Claffey, Founder of ButterflyMX, we delved into how their innovative access solutions are revolutionizing property management. Claffey’s insights provided a clear view of how ButterflyMX not only saves time for property managers and residents but also addresses often-overlooked challenges that can significantly impact operational efficiency. A Personal Dialogue on […]