Category Archives: CEO Blogs

15 Aug 2023

Why Rent Relief Isn’t Working

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Happy Tuesday! Mid August is here and with it is a massive heat wave. I couldn't believe the other day when I looked at my weather app and it was 105 in Dallas! That's crazy. My theory is that global warming is a Northerner conspiracy since everyone is moving to ...Read More
04 Jul 2023

Happy Independence Day!

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"A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government strong enough to take everything you have."- Thomas Jefferson Hey, happy Independence Day! Hope you have a memorable day planned. July 4 is one of my favorite holidays to re-review history and remember the truly unusual set ...Read More
27 Jun 2023

Onsite Focus – Midwest Portfolio

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Happy Tuesday! It's the last week of the first half of 2023. Are you glad it's over? Did you make the most of it? Interesting to think how quickly time passes once you're looking at it in the rearview mirror. I won't have the June financials for a couple more ...Read More
21 Jun 2023

Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees

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For all you dads out there, happy belated Fathers Day. I hope you had a great weekend! In the spirit of corny dad jokes, I had to post the one above. I thought it was pretty clever - especially since a money tree would come in handy about now. Yesterday ...Read More
13 Jun 2023

NAA Apartmentalize Was Awesome

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Happy Tuesday and welcome back! I trust you had a great weekend doing something rejuvenating! I don't say relaxing because sometimes working my tail off in the yard can be very relaxing and rejuvenating all at the same time. I was feeling very thankful last Friday after getting home from ...Read More
06 Jun 2023

Word For The Day – PERSEVERANCE

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Hope you had a great weekend and welcome back! Lots in store for today but the big event around here is the groundbreaking for our St Pete Portfolio development happening this morning! Always a fun day. I'm incredibly honored and blessed to be building 220 units of Class-A space in ...Read More
30 May 2023

The End Of The Rainbow

Hope you had a good weekend! I don't know about you but feels like Monday today! It was the first official day of "summer" for many folks this past weekend. We had a bunch of community pool parties (got some pics below) to kick things off! Overall last week was ...Read More
23 May 2023

Operational Expense Win – Better Control, 40% Savings

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Welcome back and happy Tuesday! I hope your week is off to a good start. We have our leadership meetings on Monday afternoon and I usually walk away motivated and encouraged. Since we're all remote, seeing everyone and getting caught up and prepped for the week ahead is a great ...Read More
16 May 2023

Economic Outlook Taking Center Stage

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Well folks, it appears that we're not going to get out of this economic mess without more damage. As I look back over the past four years it's frustrating to think of all the missteps and ill-advised actions that have led us to this point. Amazing how we continue to ...Read More
09 May 2023

A 2X Return in 6 Months? In This Market?

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Morning and welcome back! Hope you had a great weekend. I spent a little time doing some research on the current job market (no, don't worry - I'm not looking for a job - you're stuck with me as long as you'll suffer through my writing). We're definitely in some ...Read More