Blog Posts

• Preparing for the winter makes sense now

  

  

  Preparing for the winter makes sense now   As the year winds down and winter is right around the corner, it’s time to prepare your community to meet the onslaught of cold, snow, sleet, wind and generally icy...

• Understanding the impact pets make on a community

  

  

  Our country has a strong passion for our pet friends and it is inevitable that we as property managers need to make important decisions about whether or not to allow pets in our communities and undertake the challenges that...

• Importance of thoughtful budget planning

  

  

  It’s that time again. Time to start thinking about your annual budget. Whether your community runs on a calendar year budget or one that cycles from fall to fall (like many organizations), budget planning should be a top...

• Outlook for multifamily housing industry looks bright

  

  

  There are some truly exciting multifamily housing trends unfolding, especially as we get back to more normal economic conditions. At the same time, like so many other areas of our lives, there are plenty of new approaches...

• Saluting industry professionals during a challenging time

  

  

    The residential property management industry remains a resilient one, even when faced with unprecedented challenges. Around the country, leasing consultants, maintenance technicians, property managers, suppliers, and...

• Achieving a passing file audit

  

  

  The compliance arena can be complicated, especially when it comes to identifying markers of success. With that being said, passing file audits is one of the more clear-cut indicators, so understanding how to accomplish this...

• Don’t forget the basics of a move-in checklist

  

  

  Spring is here and so is moving day for many people. It’s a time of transition for those seeking a new place to call home, and our communities need to be ready. That means starting with the basics. This may seem obvious,...

• Unsung “life” heroes stepped up their game

  

  

  This past year has been a challenge for so many of us due to lockdowns, shortages, health struggles and much loss for so many. Here at FOURMIDABLE, we couldn’t have gotten through this pandemic without our dedicated “life”...

• Springtime means focus on cleanup, landscaping and maintenance

  

  

  Besides being a time for celebrating the end of winter and admiring flowers, green lawns and sunny skies, this time of year is perfect for what homeowner's call “spring cleaning.” For us at FOURMIDABLE, spring...

• Stay Focused on Staff Training and Development

  

  

  Have you ever heard the saying “in training there’s no winning or losing, there’s only learning?” We all know that Olympic athletes train every day, world-class musicians’ practice endlessly and doctors spend years and years...