The Multifamily Hangout

In Episode 123 of Multifamily Chronicles, host Adrian C Danila CAPS, CAMT welcomes Jennifer Koster, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Chief People Officer at Liv Communities LLC, to discuss her remarkable 29-year career in the multifamily industry, from leasing consultant to her current leadership role.??????????????? ???? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? ?? https://lnkd.in/ewxH-s9K Jennifer shares her insights on: ?? ???????????????? ?????????????????? ????????????????: She emphasizes the importance of fostering strong relationships within teams and with residents to cultivate a thriving organization. ?? ?????? ?????????? ???? ???????????????? & ????????????????: Jennifer outlines the internal coaching program she implemented at Liv Communities, designed to empower team members at all levels for personal and professional growth. ????????????????? & ?????????????????? ????????????????????: She also discusses her leadership philosophy, which is centered around leading with empathy, fostering inclusive company cultures, and continuously evolving through feedback. With extensive experience across multifamily, student housing, senior living, and active adult communities, Jennifer is a true leader and an inspiring figure in the industry.

For anyone who missed our live episode of The Multifamily Hangout with Jay Parsons last Thursday, we’ve got you covered! Episode 40 is premiering today at?12 PM Eastern?on YouTube. Join the premiere here: https://lnkd.in/eMy27xYv In this episode,?Jay , Principal and Head of Investment Strategy & Research at Madera Residential, dives deep into the multifamily sector, providing key insights into economic trends and the power of data-driven decision-making. As a recognized thought leader in rental housing, Jay brings invaluable perspectives that you don’t want to miss! Here’s a sneak peek of what Chris and I will cover with Jay: ??The Real Impact of Rent Control: Jay debunks common myths and explains the long-term effects of rent control on housing markets. ??Oversupply vs. Temporary Imbalances: Jay explains why the term “oversupply” can be misleading and how to better understand multifamily market cycles. ??Rising Regulatory Costs in Development: A deep dive into the regulatory challenges driving up development costs and potential solutions. ??The Shadow Rental Market: The growing influence of single-family rentals and what it means for multifamily investors. A huge thank you to our sponsors, Kairos Water and Coastal Painting Contractors Inc, for making this episode possible!

"?? ??????'?? ???????? ???????? ???? ???? ???????????????? ???? ???? ?? ???????????? ???????? ?????? ???? ???????????????? ?????? ???? ???????????????? ??????????, ?????? ????????'???? ??????????????." - Paul Rhodes In this episode of The Multifamily Hangout podcast, Paul Rhodes, Senior Manager of Maintenance Learning at Brookfield Properties, challenges one of the industry's biggest assumptions: ???????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ???????????? ?????? ??????????. With nearly 30 years of experience, Paul emphasizes that the real question should be, why do people stay? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ??????????????! ?? https://lnkd.in/d4JmB5zp He also dives into the critical challenges multifamily maintenance teams face today, from balancing digital tools with hands-on training to building and maintaining a strong industry reputation through consistent service. ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ??????????????, ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????????????? ?????????????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ??????????. Don’t miss this insightful episode that sheds light on the pressing issues in multifamily maintenance—and what the industry needs to do to thrive. To listen to this episode, check the comments below!

We are excited to announce that our next guest on The Multifamily Hangout podcast?is Tyler Epps, MBA, a seasoned professional in real estate investment and asset management, currently leading originations at ASREF. In this episode, we’ll be covering: ? The types of projects ASREF is looking to invest in ? Key factors they consider when selecting projects ? How ASREF structures partnerships in joint ventures and preferred equity deals ? Challenges faced when investing in today’s market environment Tyler’s extensive experience includes overseeing?$1B+ in commercial real estate?and underwriting?over $3.5B?across various asset classes. He’ll be sharing valuable insights on?workforce and affordable housing?investments in the multifamily sector. This podcast is brought to you by Kairos Water and Coastal Painting Contractors Inc

"????'?? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????? ????????'?? ?????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???????? ??????????????, ????'?? ?????????? ?????????????? ????????'?? ?????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ???? ?????????????? ????????. ???? ??????'?? ???????? ???? ??????????, ???? ?????? ?????? ?????? ??????????????????, ???? ?????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ????????, ?????? ????????'???? ?????????? ???? ?????????? ???????????? ????????????."- Jen Piccotti In this episode of Multifamily Chronicles, we explore employee compensation and the strategies that drive retention with Jen Piccotti, President of Swift Bunny. From assessing and adjusting wages to creative incentives that boost morale, Jen shares actionable insights every leader needs to hear. ???? ???????? ?????????? ???? ???? ???????????????? ?? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ????????, ???????? ???????????????????? ???? ?? ????????-??????????. ???????? ?????????????? ???????? ?? https://lnkd.in/e8xcyhnu Jen is an expert in connecting Employee Experience (EX) and Customer Experience (CX), with proven success in optimizing portfolio performance and reducing turnover. We also delve into her expertise in PropTech solutions, 360-degree reputation management, and much more. ??? Key Takeaways: ?How fair compensation drives retention ?Creative incentive strategies to motivate your team ?The importance of gathering feedback and acting on it to create a positive workplace culture

"???????? ???? ???????? ??????-?????????? ?????????? ???? ???? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ??????, ?????? ??????'???? ?????????????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ??????'???? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ???? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????? ?????? ???? ?????? ????????????????.”?– Bryan Middleton, National Director of Maintenance Services at Morguard In this episode of Multifamily X Podcasts, we dive deep into Bryan’s incredible journey from part-time groundskeeper to overseeing 9,500 units and 14 shopping centers across the U.S. Bryan’s insights on mentorship, training, and breaking down misconceptions in the multifamily industry are a must-listen for anyone passionate about developing top-tier maintenance teams.? ?? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???????????????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ????????????????????: https://lnkd.in/e9fyqVkS ??? Key Takeaways: ?Mentorship’s impact on career growth and how to pass it forward. ?The creation of the Morard Maintenance Academy, a hands-on program designed to build skilled maintenance professionals in just 100 days. ?Tackling misconceptions about industry certifications and their real-world application. ?How to address the labor shortage by taking chances on newcomers and training them from the ground up. This podcast is brought to you by Kairos Water and AppWork.

"???????????????????????????????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ??????????; ????’?? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ?????? ???? ?????? ??????. ?????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????????????????. ????’?? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????????, ???????? ???? ???????? ??????????????, ?????? ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ??????????????." — Devin Wirt In an episode of Multifamily Chronicles, we had the pleasure of speaking with Devin Wirt, Co-Founder and CEO at Connexus, about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and the growth of Connexus, a centralized RFP platform transforming real estate operations across multifamily, commercial, HOA, and more. ???????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????????????????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????? ????????????????. ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????? ?? https://lnkd.in/edhvRnVY From starting his first business in 2008 to scaling Connexus into a sector-agnostic solution, Devin shared valuable lessons on:? ??The importance of people first: "?????????????? ?????? ?????????? ????????????, ???? ???????????? ???????? ??????????????."? ??The power of building genuine relationships rather than just selling.? ??Scaling a business by learning from the successes and failures of mentors.? ??Navigating the current economic challenges and the role of quantitative selling in proving ROI to clients. #Entrepreneurship #Multifamily #Leadership #Innovation #Conexus #RealEstate #PropTech #Podcast #Scaling #QuantitativeSelling #MultifamilyChronicles

"????'?? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????. ????'?? ?????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ??????????????????, ?????????????????????? ?????? ????????, ?????? ???????????????? ?? ?????????????? ?????????? ???????????????? ?????????? ????????????." - Jason Fein, VP of Maintenance, Dominium (formerly National Maintenance Services Director, Camden Property Trust) We had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Fein in an episode of the Multifamily X Podcasts - Masters of Maintenance. Jason shared incredible insights into employee empowerment, technology-driven solutions, and building a culture where employees are recognized and supported. ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????????? ??????????? https://lnkd.in/eE52kJKh Key Insights from the episode: ? ???????????????????? ?????????????????? – Trusting employees to make decisions and celebrating their wins. ? ???????? ?????????????????? – Using technology to streamline operations and future-proof properties. ?????????????????????? ?????????????? – Recognizing and valuing employees. ? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????? – Building the next generation of maintenance professionals. ? ????????-???????????? ???????????????????????? – Leveraging data to enhance efficiency. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! This podcast is brought to you by Kairos Water and AppWork

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"??????'???? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ???????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????? ???? ?? ?????????????????????? ????????????????????. ???????? ???? ???????? ????????, ?????? ??????????????????, ?????? ???????? ???? ??????????—??????’?? ?????? ???????? ???????? ????????." – Scott Peters, VP of Property Services at CONAM Management Corporation Scott’s journey from painter to VP is proof that success in multifamily comes from saying “yes” and continuously learning. His belief that careers are what you make of them drove him to embrace every opportunity, never limiting himself to a job description. ??Listen to Scott’s inspiring story and leadership insights here: https://lnkd.in/ed6MN_gM A big thank you to our sponsors, Kairos Water and AppWork, for supporting this episode!