AIM Conference Discusses How to Manage Ratings

From the recent industry conference…it was interesting to read the article below focused on the ratings and reviews being posted on the web from rental residents.

AIM Conference Discusses How to Manage Ratings
http://www.multihousingnews.com/news/special-report-aim-conference-describes-how-to-manage-ratings/1004053093.html

Your take on the news article above? How are you and your property management team handling apartment ratings and reviews? Do you have one dedicated person on your team who is solely responsible for this or does your entire team participate? How is it working?

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Hines Global REIT Spends $131M On Poland Properties

Hines Global REIT Spends $131M On Poland Properties
http://www.cpexecutive.com/regions/international/hines-global-reit-spends-131m-on-1-8-msf-of-industrial-properties-in-poland/

Your take on the news article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and property management in Poland and throughout Europe?

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CEO Webcast Series – Creating Digital Footprints To Market Apartment Communities

The webcast below is focused on search engines, marketing trends, research renters and online platforms. I am certain you will enjoy this webcast…and all that you learn from it—especially when you think about those calling/contacting your leasing teams…and the online research these prospective renters have already done about your property management company—and your rental properties…tied to your marketing/advertising efforts.

And remember—on the dark side of web marketing…research renters are also learning about the things **not** going well at your rental properties.

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This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on the steps for apartment communities to increase the power and impact of their digital footprint. This informative discussion focuses on how you can amplify marketing your apartment communities online by using tools that will reduce your marketing cost through building digital footprints plus powerful insight into the amount of research that renters are doing before they are making a moving decision. Listen for a detailed explanation about the Research Renter.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. What are digital footprints and how do they create a marketing channel?

B. Why is the online landscape shifting to drive the way we market online?

C. Why is it important for apartment communities to have a digital footprint?

D. How can you create and maintain digital footprints at little to no cost?

E. How are platforms making a difference in building digital footprints?

F. What is trending in online marketing for apartment communities?

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Hiring, SVP Multifamily Development

Would you know a candidate in the Mid Atlantic area that would be interested in the position described below? Could you please forward/share this note…to those who you know in the property management industry–and who may/might be a perfect fit?

Mid-Atlantic multifamily developer is looking for a SVP to oversee the development of High Rise Mixed Use Multifamily projects in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic. Responsibilities include land acquisition and entitlement in the Mid-Atlantic region (New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia) for multifamily apartments and urban mixed use. Access municipal planning officials, landowners and broker network. Product design and leading the coordination of new multifamily product and community design with third party architectural and engineering firms in conjunction with corporate development and construction groups. Critically analyze development/construction pro forma, initial project budget development, Review/analyze monthly, quarterly, annual project financial operating statements to monitor adherence to goals. Coordinate the finance in securing acquisition, development, and construction financing for each project.

Coordinate all development and construction efforts from initiation of site development through C/O and release of all public works/municipal surety. Coordinate marketing, site signage and displays, exterior and interior building/unit fixture and finish selections with third party interior design and sign/display firms. Establish marketing/leasing goals with property management group to ensure adherence to approved project pro forma and establish rents and marketing initiatives and monitor performance and stabilization of high rise mixed use multifamily property apartment rental.

College degree required, prefer MBA or graduate degree with real estate concentration. Must have recent experience in the development of high-rise mixed-use luxury rental apartment communities which include above-ground and below-ground concrete parking structures integrated into the residential building. Must possess strong analytical skills and be proficient using technology as a business tool. Prefer recent experience in the development of urban/suburban mixed-used communities. Compensation, BOE: range $200 – $700K including incentive compensation and equity/profit-sharing participation potential in each project + annual bonus.. Please send resume to recruiter@powerhour.com.
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Globalization of Chinese Retail Will Sharpen Best Practices

Globalization of Chinese Retail Will Sharpen Best Practices
http://retailtrafficmag.com/marketprofile/international/mathrani_globalization_best_practices_04102012/

Your take on the news article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and property management in China?

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CEO Webcast Series – Utility Expenses And Billing Errors In Multifamily Housing

The webcast below is focused on energy cost trends, billing errors, savings and refunds. I am certain you will enjoy this webcast…and all that you learn from it.

CEO Webcast Series – Utility Expenses And Billing Errors In Multifamily Housing

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on the changing landscape in utility billing procedures for multifamily rental housing communities. This informative discussion focuses on the trends and best-practices that leading property management companies are utilizing to insure their utility bills do not have mistakes, overcharges and costly errors.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. How do utility companies create utility bills?

B. What are the trends in billing and pricing procedures?

C. Why do 80% of all utility bills have overcharges and mistakes?

D. What are the possible savings from having utility bills audited?

E. How are refunds being received from utility bill audits?

F. What can properties do to lower their monthly utility bills?

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Join, Property Management Training Directors LinkedIn Group

If you are a Training Director for your property management company…please surf the url below and join us.

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We welcome property management Training Directors who work for companies that own/run/manage rental apartments, REITs, senior housing, student housing, affordable apartments, commercial real estate, industrial real estate, and single-family rental homes/condos.

The goal of this group is to facilitate connections between property management Training Directors, to help you improve your professional development/skills and to serve as a learning resource for the property management sector.

This LinkedIn group helps the property management industry and Training Directors collaborate, share, mentor, and strategize when it comes to issues, challenges and opportunities.

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Industry Knowledge, Real Estate Building Insurance

As a property management leader…what post, question and/or observation might you add to this discussion thread—focused on real estate building insurance?

From your PM leadership point of view…what kind of cost trends/increases are you expecting for 2012 in the categories below:

==>>Real estate building insurance coverage

==>>Resident discrimination protection

==>>Loss of rent coverage/protection

==>>General/professional liability

==>>Directors and Officers liability coverage

==>>EPLI

==>>Building ordinance/law insurance

==>>Workers’ compensation

How are these trends—impacting your real estate building insurance budgets/costs? As the value of your real estate buildings increase–what are you doing to be/stay in-step with your insurance coverages?

With a focus on real estate building insurance…what post, question and/or observation might you add to this discussion thread—as a property management leader?

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New Conduct Code For Developers In India

New Conduct Code For Developers In India
http://www.propertywire.com/news/asia/india-developer-code-conduct-201203086267.html

Your take on the news article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and property management in India?

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CEO Webcast Series – Property Management Insurance Protection & Risk

With an emphasis on property management insurance protection…the webcast below addresses resident evictions, employee harassment claims & legal/ligation trends impacting our industry.

CEO Webcast Series – Property Management Insurance Protection & Risk

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on the trends and steps that leading PM companies are doing to protect & insure themselves to reduce their risk of financial exposure. This informative discussion takes you through the challenges and pitfalls that PM leaders are facing related to PM insurance coverage, resident evictions, coverage options for harassment claims & the latest trends in Corporate Officer/Director litigation.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. Assault & battery insurance at apartment communities is a typical exclusion found on most general liability policies. What types of claims would this exclude & why is it important to have this coverage in place?

B. Resident evictions are common at apartment communities. What apartment building insurance does your company need to be protected against wrongful eviction allegations, such as discrimination?

C. A resident or one of your employees has filed a claim of harassment. What coverage & specific endorsements are needed to protect the property owner, your company and those who work at your community from this claim?

D. Director&Officer lawsuits can exceed six-figures. What type of coverage can be purchased to protect the property owner and management company Officers/Directors from costly litigation?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 45+ posts.

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The presenters on this webcast are from Power Insurance & Risk Management Group [http://www.pirmg.com ], experts in multifamily apartment building insurance. Power Insurance & Risk Management Group specializes in nationwide insurance products for the RE insurance needs & specializes in products that protect the investments in the most appropriate and cost effective way. Their professional team of insurance advisors has 24+ years of experience in the property management, multifamily and commercial insurance industry, specializing in residential real estate and commercial property insurance coverage. Power Insurance & Risk Management Group provides coverage for your apartment and commercial real estate buildings, loss of rent or general liability, umbrella coverage, director and officer coverage, professional liability, building ordinance or law, workers compensation and employee dishonesty coverage.

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Industry Knowledge, Purchasing/Buying Groups

What have you seen/learned from a recent bid or RFP on the products/services you are buying for your property management company/team? What kind of savings did you see/enjoy? Were you able to receive the most savings based on volume discounts and incentives?

When thinking about the industry vendors/suppliers who provide the products/services needed by your property management team…what matters most in your working/business relationship with these vendors/suppliers? What are you most focused on…when reviewing their pricing? Their service and responsiveness?

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Posted by Ernest Oriente

CEO Webcast Series – The Evolution And Revolution of Online Multifamily Platforms

Social media and Resident Platforms are changing the way we serve and engage with our residents…and pace of this change is exhilarating to see/watch. I am certain you will enjoy this webcast…and all that you learn from it.

CEO Webcast Series – The Evolution And Revolution of Online Multifamily Platforms

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on leasing centers, Resident Platforms, social media and Internet marketing. This informative discussion focuses on how online platforms are changing the way apartment communities are marketing, managing their social media and communicating with residents online.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. What is the evolution of online platforms and how does it tie to multifamily rental housing?

B. How can a Resident Platform market your rental community across the Internet?

C. What is the difference between an online leasing center and a website?

D. Resident Portals are everywhere, why is a Resident Platform different?

E. How does a Resident Platform interact with other platforms, like social media?

F. How will the revolution of Resident Platforms change the multifamily industry?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by property management leaders…join the discussion thread below~

Industry Knowledge, Social Media
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=92127599&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805%2Egde_36805_member_92127912&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 12,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #357 of 1,256,447 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Hire a 13-Year PM Vendor/Supplier Superstar?

Would you know a property management vendor/supplier sales company that would be interested in the candidate described below? Could you please forward/share this note…to those who you know in the property management vendor/supplier industry who may/might be interested in the candidate below?

This candidate is a top performing national sales/sales management executive with over 13 years in the multifamily industry. This superstar has repeatedly proven the skills needed as a lead revenue generator working with companies throughout the United States with regional focus in the Midwest. During this candidate’s time in this industry, this industry leader has accumulated multiple awards for record-breaking performance by utilizing superior skills to build new territories while expanding opportunities within an existing client base. In addition, this candidate possesses outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills. Because this sector leader was so successful at growing and grooming sales people, it led to a promotion to a new position to head/lead the training effort for the entire company. This candidate makes it a point to remain on the cutting-edge by delivering new business through key accounts and establishing strategic partnerships to drive increased sales and higher success throughout his team.

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Interested in other property management positions around the country?

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/recruiting.html

And all of our candidates complete our proprietary pre-hire testing—that compares each candidate to a sales benchmark of the very best in the property management industry.

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/assessments.html

Thanks for your help~

Crag Simmons
VP of PowerHour

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 12,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #357 of 1,256,447 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Craig Simmons

Hiring a PM VP/Director of Marketing

Would you know a property management/apartment development professional that would be interested in the position described below? Could you please forward/share this note…to those who you know in the property management industry–and who may/might be a perfect fit?

This major, luxury multifamily apartment developer is seeking a VP/Director of Marketing to direct and manage all marketing aspects and product development in the Silver Spring / College Park MD area. Responsibilities are detailed as follows: Assist in the development and education of on-site community teams. You will be leading all marketing & advertising activities at the regional and local level + the conception and development of branding for this luxury multifamily developer. Direct the marketing, leasing and training efforts by creating and launching branding for new property development. Perform competitive market surveys, development and implementation of marketing plans to position apartment communities within their sub-markets in order to increase monthly rents and increase revenue. Additionally, development of Internet advertising campaigns, outreach marketing, resident confidence and referral programs. You will lead ongoing recruitment of new leasing associates and present leasing training programs. Further, you will spearhead all electronic marketing initiatives including; website development, search engine optimization, pay-per-click keyword search, mobile/SMS search campaigns, and local search while also managing regional advertising agencies, signage design firms and taking charge on all public relations with PR Agencies. Additionally, you will develop marketing/collateral campaigns, corporate website and individual community consumer websites. Responsible for the annual development and day-to-day management of community-specific advertising budgets while driving the initiative to reduce company-wide advertising spending with the ultimate goal of supporting the communities in sustaining occupancy levels. Ideal candidates will have between 5 – 15 years luxury multifamily development marketing experience, a degree in marketing or business and current internet expertise with social media. Compensation: $120,000 to $200,000 + bonuses. Interested… please send resume to recruiter@powerhour.com.

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Interested in other property management positions around the country?

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/recruiting.html

And all of our candidates complete our proprietary pre-hire testing—that compares each candidate to a sales benchmark of the very best in the property management industry.

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/assessments.html

Thanks for your help~

Crag Simmons
VP of PowerHour

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 12,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #357 of 1,256,447 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Craig Simmons

Wednesday CEO Webcast, Tech Ready For Gen-Y Renters?

Please join me for a free/live industry educational webcast tomorrow/Wednesday…details are below~

This is our 193rd industry educational webcast since 1995

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest Oriente

 

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Wednesday CEO Webcast, Tech Ready For Gen-Y Renters

Join property management expert Ernest F. Oriente of PowerHour® [http://www.powerhour.com and http://www.powerhourseo.com and http://www.pirmg.com ] and multifamily technology innovator Kerry W. Kirby, CEO of 365 Connect [http://www.365connect.com ] and MultifamilyBiz.com [http://www.MultifamilyBiz.com ] for a free thought-leadership PowerHour webcast on Wednesday, April 18th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time—with a focus on *Tech Ready For Gen-Y Renters*.

During this 60-minute MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour webcast we will be discussing the points below plus fielding your specific questions:

1. Who are Gen-Ys and why are they important to the property management industry?

2. How will your community’s social media pages play a major role in leasing to Gen-Ys?

3. What are the top “mobile must haves” to capture these renters on the go?

4. Why is reputation management vital to the success of marketing to this emerging generation?

5. Why are community websites too old school for Gen-Y apartment seekers?

6. How can 15 minutes a day make a big difference for your rental housing community online?

As prep for above…please join our flagship LinkedIn group…Property Management Professionals—with 25,000+ leaders at the url below,

http://www.LinkedIn.com/groups?about=&gid=36805&trk=anet_ug_grppro

Registration Information
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When: Wednesday, April 18th

Please note, the above MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour starts at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/New York/Toronto time, which is

2:00 p.m./Central/Dallas/Winnipeg time
1:00 p.m./Mountain/Denver/Calgary time
12:00 p.m./Pacific/San Francisco/Vancouver time

Fee: No charge

To register, please go to this page:

http://www.multifamilybiz.com/WebcastArchive/35/Getting_Your_Community_Tech_Ready_For_GenY_Renters

Recording is available after the MultifamilyBiz.com PowerHour…but you must register for this webcast to receive it.

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PowerHour, serving the property management industry since 1988.

The author of SmartMatch Alliances, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/smartmatchalliances.html

PowerHour Thought-Leadership Webcasts, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

Power Insurance & Risk Management Group, apartment and real estate building insurance news and trends, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/buildinginsurancenews & http://www.pirmg.com

PowerHour Executive Recruiting, find/hire PM leaders & superstars, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/recruiting.html & http://www.powersearchrecruiting.com

PowerHour National WiFi Solutions And Service, CALEA/FCC Compliant, http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/apartmentwifinews

PowerHour National Utility Bill Auditing, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/utilitybillaudit.html

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Posted By Ernest Oriente

Industry Knowledge, Electronic Rent Payments

What have you seen/learned from the use of electronic rent payments?

How are your residents responding to electronic rent payments? What kind of resident marketing are you doing to encourage your residents to shift their rental payments to electronic rent payments? How is it working?

Based on those you compete with/against…are they offering electronic rent payments? What do you hear/learn from their residents about how it is working for them?

Related to electronic rent payments…what post, question and/or observation might you add to the discussion thread below—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Electronic Rent Payments

===>>>Please click on the url below and make your post there***

http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=68322495&qid=59fd996b-d775-482c-b226-5dfebbeb3620&goback=%2Egna_36805

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To the members of our 9 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 33,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 12,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 5500+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #357 of 1,256,447 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest Oriente

 

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PowerHour, serving the property management industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement
Posted by Ernest Oriente

CEO Webcast Series – Ten Creative Methods To Find $10,000 On Your Property

Interested in finding $10,000 at the rental communities you own/manage? In the webcast below you will hear specific strategies for saving $10, $1000…then how to save $10,000. I am certain you will enjoy this webcast…and all that you learn from it.

CEO Webcast Series – Ten Creative Methods To Find $10,000 On Your Property

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on late fees, energy efficiencies, utility bill audits and service contracts. This informative discussion focuses on the creative steps you can take to increase the revenue at your apartment community today.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. Why is it important for apartment communities to just answer the phone?
B. Can the enforcement of late fees be more than just a revenue generator?
C. How does brainstorming with your management team turn into money?
D. Does a simple tweak in coin-operated laundry fees make a difference?
E. Why are pet fees important for monthly revenue streams?
F. Are early lease termination fees versus lease payoff more profitable?
G. Does the cost to refinance in today’s marketplace add to the bottom line?
H. Can you really find money in utility audits and sub-metering?
I. Why energy efficiency reviews are green in more ways than one?
J. Are you using your leverage when it comes to service contracts?

The presenter on this webcast is John Wilhoit, the President of WIN LLC [http://www.MultifamilyInsight.com ] an owner and asset manager of apartments, condominiums and town homes. John’s career has focused on large-scale multifamily communities including market rate and mixed-finance developments. He has previously held positions with the HUD, AIMCO and the Maryland Housing fund. John has a degree in Business from Pepperdine University and a Masters in Urban & Regional Planning from Alabama A&M University. WIN LLC provides consulting, asset management and market analysis services for multifamily property owners.

To learn more about John and to read his most recent articles, blogs, trends and ideas…you will enjoy the discussion thread below~with 55+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, Wilhoit’s Words of Wisdom
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=70746981&qid=3bfaa06f-0cea-4315-a65c-548e5bcdf745&goback=%2Egmp_36805

For quality educational information on buying multifamily apartments go to http://www.BuyingMultifamily.com

For White Papers on multifamily acquisitions and operations go to http://www.Multifamilyinsight.com

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 12,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #357 of 1,256,447 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Invite, Property Management Association Executives To LinkedIn Group

Knowing the property management executives—who guide/lead/run your local/regional/national associations—could you please forward/share the invitation below with them?

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If you are an executive for a property management association/organization…please surf the url below and join us.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=3392816&trk=anet_ug_grppro

[This LinkedIn group will never have more than 100 select PM association leaders/members ]

This LinkedIn group is for executives/professionals who run/manage property management associations & provide support for industry sales vendors/suppliers. The members of this LinkedIn group are also members of NAA, IREM, NARPM, BOMA & NAR associations.

The goal of this group is to facilitate connections between property management association executives/professionals, to help you improve your professional development/skills & to serve as a learning resource for the property management association sector.

In addition, this group is a perfect place to share new revenue ideas, get feedback on member services, work together on the marketing steps for gaining new members & discuss new ways to sell advertising in your member publications + websites.

This LinkedIn group helps property management association professionals collaborate, share, mentor & strategize when it comes to issues, challenges & opportunities.

Our LinkedIn groups are growing by 4000+ new leaders every 30 days…because all discussions are carefully moderated, no commercial messages are permitted and spammers are removed—immediately.

Please forward/share the url below with those on your team…so they can learn about all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ leaders and our Best 102 Industry Knowledge discussion threads that focus on industry emerging trends/technology, products, services and suppliers/vendors,

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #357 of 1,256,447 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest Oriente

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 12,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~
Posted by Ernest Oriente

Industry Knowledge, Utility Bill Audits

With a focus on utility billing errors, overcharges, remedies and refunds…how is your property management company addressing each of these areas? Do you know that leading property management companies are saving $50,000 – $100,000+ a year on their utility bills?

Are you and your PM team tracking the utility bill trends and best-practices below?

==>>What are the trends in billing and pricing procedures?

==>>Why do 80% of all utility bills have overcharges and mistakes?

==>>What are the possible savings from having your utility bills audited?

==>>How are refunds being received from utility bill audits?

==>>Why are large refunds being received from energy bill audits?

==>>Why are utility bills audited with no upfront costs or fees?

==>>What kind of practical advice will lower your monthly energy bills?

With a focus on utility bills, billing and audits/refunds…what post, question and/or observation might you add to this discussion thread—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Utility Bill Audits

===>>>Please click on the url below and make your post there***

http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=71289684&qid=bb6dcfee-5b03-4f68-9f67-08bb9fef6dd2&goback=%2Egna_36805

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To the members of our 9 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 33,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 12,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 5200+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other property management leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #357 of 1,256,447 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 33,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest Oriente

 

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PowerHour, serving the property management industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement
Posted by Ernest Oriente

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