Three Tips for Success as a Supervisor

Three Tips for Success as a SupervisorBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMMonday morning, 7:45 am and the rattle of my keyboard beats like the cadence drum of a high school marching band when “Ring, Ring” interrupts. First phone call of the day and I have not even finished my first email. Being as though 11 hours … Continue reading Three Tips for Success as a Supervisor →

I’m With Arnie on This One

I’m With Arnie on This OneBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMArnold Schwarzenegger has not done many positive things for the state of California, but he does speak the truth when he speaks of California’s significance as a state and destination. Tuesday night, our Governor was speaking at a conference, encouraging people to invest in California (specifically … Continue reading I’m With Arnie on This One →

Pie in the Sky

Pie in the SkyBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMTen percent rent hikes in this market? Sure, it’s a nice idea. I guess this would apply to the complexes where vacancy rates had increased so dramatically that teaser rates, free rent and other such promotions were introduced in exaggerated form. But really, ten percent hikes? I guess … Continue reading Pie in the Sky →

Annual Awards and Recognition

Annual Awards and RecognitionBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMEarlier this morning at our first Resident Manager meeting of 2010, I awarded three managers with Certificates of Recognition and prizes for a job well done. Pictured from left to right are: Jason Magboo (California Apartments in Buena Park) who received the award of 2009 Resident Manager of … Continue reading Annual Awards and Recognition →

Doubling Up

Doubling UpBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMNumbers published today by Realfacts data and statistics show that some of the largest reductions in rent were incurred by the smallest apartment homes. For example, bachelors, studios, junior one bedrooms and one bedrooms suffered a decline of approximately 7.3% to 11.4% in monthly rental figures, whereas two and three … Continue reading Doubling Up →

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

The Numbers Speak for ThemselvesBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThere is no better way to combat the effects of a down economy than good old-fashioned hard work. Through extensive marketing campaigns, enhanced on-site efforts and thorough market knowledge, we are outperforming the competition. Portfolio wide, we have only 11 units unaccounted for by way of application … Continue reading The Numbers Speak for Themselves →

Rain, Rain Go Away

Rain, Rain Go AwayBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMAs property managers, we grow accustomed to many things: excuses around the first of the month, maintenance requests as the result of a rental increase and in weeks like this, a number of urgent and random phone calls as a result of the rain. Although leaks are bound … Continue reading Rain, Rain Go Away →

Fortunate to Be Full

Fortunate to Be FullBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMTwo weeks into the new year and things are rocking along here at DPG. This past week, we rented ten apartment homes and now, 11 of our 18 apartment communities are at 100% Occupancy. Within the next 2 weeks, another community will be full and that will put … Continue reading Fortunate to Be Full →

Orange County Multifamily Outlook: 2010

If you are a member of the Apartment Association of Orange County, you can find this article inside of the January 2010 issue of the Apartment News Magazine, starting on page 38. If not, please enjoy the copied text below. Orange County Multifamily Outlook: 2010By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM2009 was a roller coaster ride for … Continue reading Orange County Multifamily Outlook: 2010 →

It is Good To Be a Landlord

It is Good To Be a LandlordBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM“The US is now a Renters’ Market”, screamed the headlines of this morning’s Wall Street Journal. At least it is to a certain degree and in certain areas of the United States. The data is nothing new to us industry professionals who brave the storm … Continue reading It is Good To Be a Landlord →