
Case Studies

Case Study 1: Tennessee | 400-Unit Garden Style
Result: +15% NOI | +10% Year 1 Rent Roll | +5% Occupancy​​
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Revenue optimization: Corrected rent inconsistencies by bringing under-market units to market on renewal while making small increases on above-market units to avoid turnover, driving a 10% rent roll increase in Year 1.
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Occupancy lift: Improved curb appeal and boosted traffic through social media marketing, increasing occupancy by 5%.
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Expense reduction: Executed a low-cost water savings initiative, reducing water expense by 45%.
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Vendor savings: Eliminated unnecessary contracts and renegotiated key services including landscaping (-15%) and trash (-30%).
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Payroll efficiency: Rebuilt the team with top performers and streamlined staffing, reducing payroll by 10%.
Case Study 2: Pennsylvania | 350-Unit High-Rise
​Result: Occupancy increased from 70% → 95% in 4 months
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Team turnaround: Installed a top-performing property manager who rebuilt the onsite team for immediate execution.
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Demand acceleration: Optimized pricing and paired it with targeted common-area renovations to increase traffic and conversion.
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Ancillary income growth: Launched a laundry program and upgraded rental insurance offerings to increase revenue and returns.
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Utility income boost: Increased utility income by establishing a higher baseline monthly utility fee.
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Investor outcome: Generated regular investor distributions, accelerating returns a full year ahead of expectations.
Case Study 3: Maryland | 600-Unit Garden Style
Result: +10% NOI ahead of a successful sale
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Value creation strategy: With stable occupancy, focused on increasing NOI and valuation prior to disposition.
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Collections improvement: Strengthened collections procedures, reducing bad debt by 5%.
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Water savings: Implemented a water savings project, cutting water expense by 35%.
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Unit reconfiguration: Converted and leased 10 two-bedroom units into three-bedrooms, creating a clear, scalable value-add path for the buyer.
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Vendor optimization: Reduced costs across landscaping, pest control, and janitorial services while maintaining high-quality standards.
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In-house work conversion: Shifted recurring work from contractors to internal staff (resurfacing, painting, turns/trash-outs), reducing cost and improving control.
Case Study 4: North Carolina | 450-Unit Community
Result: -15% expenses | Occupancy increased from 80% → 95% in 6 months
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Leadership reset: Hired a strong property manager and built a high-performing team.
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Leasing performance: Installed a structured leasing process that increased lead volume and improved conversion rates.
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Vendor Upgrades: Rebid major contracts to secure lower cost, higher quality providers.
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Energy savings: Reduced energy expense by 10% using a no-cost energy savings program from the local utility provider.
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Revenue expansion: Added incremental income streams via improved cable, laundry, and rental insurance programs.
