The Multifamily 5 Podcast

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  • Mark Allen is a multifamily broker based in Dallas-Fort Worth; The "Multifamily 5" series interviews investors, property managers, lenders, etc. to understand how each is achieving success in the current market conditions.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 77 - In The Mind Of A Great Multifamily Operator
    Feb 29 2024
    Introduction In this episode of the Multifamily 5 podcast, host Mark Allen interviews Ian Mattingly, President of Luma Residential, about the state of the multifamily market and operations in Texas. Ian provides unique perspectives as a seasoned operator leading a major portfolio in Dallas and having deep industry involvement. Key Discussion Points Ian's background getting into multifamily, starting in the family business then with a Denver brokerage and back to Luma [2:30] Legislative threats to multifamily profitability in Texas from property taxes and anti-business policies [5:15] Operating fundamentals across Luma's portfolio showing some softening from new supply but Texas retains positive in-migration [7:30] Concerns on lender balance sheets and potential impacts on multifamily if distress hits banks [10:00] Mitigation as long-term holder through focus on resident retention and technology efficiencies [12:30 ] Using centralized teams, including offshore, to enhance customer experience [15:30 ] Capital planning strategies to fund ongoing renovation needs and defer obsolescence [19:00] Leveraging technology for marketing efficiencies but still seeing cost increases [21:30] Stand out from new supply by maximizing location, curb appeal, branding [25:30] Potential for major productivity gains from emerging technologies like AI, opportunities for growth [28:00] Relevant Resources Luma Residential - https://lumapm.com/ Ian Mattingly on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/ianmattinglycpm/
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    40 mins
  • Ep. 76 Old Capital Listing Broker Panel with Mark Allen
    Nov 9 2023
    Mark and some of the other top Dallas apartment brokers provide essential information to a gathering of over 550 apartment investors at the Old Capital Conference. Delve into the predicaments faced by owners navigating distress due to their debt structures. Explore potential opportunities for acquiring these assets and acquire a comprehensive understanding of cap rates.
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    47 mins
  • Ep. 75 - Managing Through Turbulence with Brett Luskey
    Sep 19 2023
    On this episode of the Multifamily Five Podcast, host Mark Allen interviews Brett Luskey, partner at Fairmont Management Company, to discuss strategies for navigating the multifamily market in today's turbulent economic climate. Key Discussion Points The current state of the DFW rental market - vacancy rising, rent growth slowing, increased turnover [00:01:30] Being strategic with rent pricing based on unit types and floor plans rather than property-wide adjustments [00:02:00] The importance of resident retention and "closing the backdoor" with reasonable renewal increases [00:03:00] Labor market challenges - difficulty hiring for properties with small staff counts, proactive retention tactics [00:08:00] Prioritizing capital projects based on property needs and economic conditions [00:12:00] The value of master-metered utilities in Class C properties today [00:23:00] Maintaining strong communication and reasonable expectations with property owners [00:19:00] Relevant Resources Fairmont Management Company website: https://fairmontmanagement.com Brett Luskey's contact information: bluskey@fairmontmanagement.com, 972-284-1045
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    25 mins

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