Ask Mark Anything: Property Management, Water Savings, LLCs & Cutting Expenses

Ask Mark Anything: Property Management, Water Savings, LLCs & Cutting Expenses

Author: Mark & Tamiel Kenney November 18, 2022 Duration: 21:23

Most investors spend weeks analyzing a deal — then hand it to a property management company they barely vetted. In this Ask Mark Anything episode, Mark Kenney tackles four of the most practical questions in apartment investing with zero fluff and real-world depth.

You'll hear Mark break down:

- The exact framework he uses to evaluate property management companies — including the growth metric most investors never think to ask about

- Whether water savings programs actually deliver on their promises (and when they don't pencil even on a high-water-bill property)

- The real difference between investing under your own name vs. an LLC — and how to get into a deal fast without locking yourself out of a clean transfer later

- Why decreasing expenses is harder than most underwriting models assume — and what Mark targets instead to move NOI

This is the kind of investing education that usually lives inside a coaching room. Ready to go deeper in person? Join Mark and the Think Multifamily team at our next live event at thinkmultifamily.com/event.

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Read the full podcast shownotes, timestamps, resources, and key insights from this episode here: Podcast Show Notes

Mark and Tamiel Kenney built something remarkable, turning a single duplex into a portfolio of over sixty-five hundred units in just three years. On the Think Multifamily Podcast, they pull back the curtain on exactly how they did it, moving beyond theory to share the tangible, week-by-week steps that define real success in apartment investing. This isn't about sacrificing your time or freedom; it's a practical conversation about building a legacy that actually works for your life. Each episode feels like a direct conversation with the Kenneys, filled with the specific insights and hard-won lessons from their own journey. You'll hear them break down complex deals, discuss market shifts, and explore the mindset required to navigate the challenges and opportunities in multifamily real estate. Tune in for a straightforward, content-rich dialogue that cuts through the noise, offering a clear path for anyone serious about creating lasting wealth through property. This podcast provides the kind of actionable guidance that only comes from hosts who have walked the path themselves.
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