Hurricanes, power outages, and other natural disasters are a reality for many multifamily communities. How can property managers effectively communicate with residents during these stressful times? Join us on The Multifamily Review as we talk with Michael O'Shea, a property manager who recently navigated a hurricane and its aftermath with incredible communication skills. Michael shares his philosophy on clear, empathetic, and proactive communication, revealing how he kept residents informed and calm throughout the ordeal. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable strategies for effective communication in the face of natural disasters.

Is rent control truly a solution for housing affordability? Leah Cuffy from the National Apartment Association (NAA) joins Marcus Armstrong on The Multifamily Review to challenge conventional thinking about rent control. Drawing from an NAA-sponsored empirical study, Leah reveals the unintended consequences of rent caps, including a 16% increase in severely inadequate housing where rent control is doubled. Tune in to discover how rent control deters new housing development and investment, ultimately exacerbating housing shortages and harming neighborhood quality.

Is Houston's apartment market heading for a supply bubble? Brace yourselves as Bruce McClenny, with MRI Real Estate Software, joins Marcus Armstrong to analyze the unsettling trends in Houston's multifamily landscape. Bruce unveils a 50-year high in new supply, fueled by pandemic-era demand and low interest rates. But with single-family rentals booming and job growth slowing, is a market correction on the horizon? Tune in to get Bruce's expert insights and prepare for the potential challenges ahead.