Summary: Here’s the thing about owning multifamily apartment buildings…your passive income can actually depend on how happy your tenants are! So, we’re sharing our top tips for tenant retention – to boost your multifamily property profit, decrease turnover, and attract the best tenants possible!
Navigating the multifamily property market cannnn be tricky…we know. But hey, you’re about to be WAY ahead of the game – because you have us (the Kitti Sisters)!
We’re here to show you exactly how to make the most profit possible, while managing your multifamily properties.
That is, after all, the goal, right?
👉 The profitability of your multifamily properties is the key to enjoying the power of passive income and pursuing the life of your absolute DREAMS. ✨
We’ve got insider tips that can boost your rental property income big time – which means more money in your pocket, and better experiences for everyone involved. See, it’s not just about keeping the properties pretty, clean, and renovated. Lots of managers and property owners forget to focus on the human connection aspect, as well.
That’s right. The success of your properties really depends on how you treat and work with the people who live in them – AKA your tenants!
That’s why we’re covering our BEST tips for tenant retention today. 🙌
You’ll learn how to increase your multifamily property income, decrease turnover, nurture excellent tenant relationships, and even boost your reputation to attract future tenants.
Let’s dive in, shall we? 😎😎
- Why tenant retention matters…a lot
- How do happy tenants lead to higher profit?
- 4 tips for boosting your tenant retention
- Ready to take your multifamily property success to the next level?
Why tenant retention matters…a lot.
One of the most amaaazing parts of owning multifamily properties is that they create lots of passive income. And look, we’re speaking from experience here…
There simply isn’t any better way to make money. 😍😍
Passive income is what allows us to live out our dream lifestyles, while keeping a steady flow of cash coming in at all times. The best part is, passive income isn’t dependent on the amount of hours we work.
Passive income comes from the ongoing rent collected from multifamily properties.
So, even though it’s not about how much time and energy we put into physically working, passive income IS affected by things like:
- How many tenants are paying rent
- How many vacancies a property has
- How much tenant turnover there is
Basically, the success of your multifamily properties comes down to the overall happiness of your tenants – both current and future. 👌
Happy tenants = profitable properties.
Sounds simple enough, right? Well, with the right strategies in place, it totally can be! But first it’s important to understand the reasons behind this very simple equation.
How do happy tenants lead to higher profits?
There are several reasons why prioritizing your tenant retention is important in managing multifamily properties. Let’s dive into each one, so you know how to truly maximize your profit at all times.
✔️ Tenant retention creates steady cash flow through rental income
We already chatted about our favorite perk of multifamily property ownership – continuous passive income. Tenant retention matters when it comes to passive income, because the more tenants you have paying rent, the more passive income you will receive.
Don’t have to be a math whiz to know that, right? 😉😉
When tenant retention is low, you have less rent coming in each month. It can sometimes take a while to find new tenants to replace those moving out – which means more vacancies and lost income. The best way to keep vacancies low is to encourage lease renewals from current tenants, whenever possible.
✔️ Tenant retention helps decrease turnover costs
You know we love saving money just as much as we love making money. So, by keeping your multifamily properties fully occupied, you also get to SAVE money from things like advertising, screening and background checks, and getting apartment units fully ready for new tenants.
The truth is it’s muuuuch more cost-effective to keep long-term tenants than it is to face high turnover rates.
✔️ Tenant retention fosters a sense of community and belonging
Now, here’s where some property owners miss the mark a bit, by thinking only of their bottom line. See, successfully managing multifamily properties means paying attention to the quality of life of the tenants.
Yes. Tenant retention is good for making money. Buttt the community that’s built from long-term renters creating a community for themselves is an important way to keep retention high.
It’s kind of like the whole, “which came first, the chicken or egg” thing.
To increase tenant retention, people need to feel happy, safe, and comfortable in their community. But to create a deep sense of belonging and trust in a community, there needs to be a high level of tenant retention.
✔️ Tenant retention deepens relationships between tenant and landlord
When tenants stick around for a long time, you have a much better opportunity for getting to know them – along with their needs and preferences. It takes time to get to know people on a deep level, so high turnover means starting from scratch every single time someone moves in.
So, the better your relationship is with residents, the more time and energy you can save through quick communication and established trust.
Plus…having good relationships with tenants usually means you can resolve issues quickly and respectfully – minimizing the dreaded tenant drama. 👍
4 tips for boosting your tenant retention
Here we go. Now that you get exactly why tenant retention is the key to successfully managing multifamily properties, let’s get to good stuff – how to actually increase your tenant retention.
✔️ Open communication at all times!
This first strategy might sound overly simple. We hear you. But honestly…you’d be surprised how many multifamily property owners skip over this one. Without open communication, tenants can quickly become frustrated and seek other housing options – decreasing your passive income.
Ask yourself if tenants have a direct, accessible line of communication to the people who can resolve any issues quickly. They should know who to contact at all times, and have fast access through phone, text, email, etc.
Even if something can’t be fixed immediately, tenants should still be able to trust that it will be handled. No matter what, fast responses are always expected by tenants.
To make things more convenient for residents, online portals are a smart move. If you have an outdated way of doing things, it miiiight be time to upgrade for efficiency and ease. Give tenants a place to login online to access documents, updates, policy info, and requests of any kind.
It is the age of technology, after all. 🤳
✔️ Do your market research and level up.
To keep demand for your specific multifamily properties, you have to know what’s up with other properties out there. Check out the competition – what are the amenities, prices, and aesthetics like?
If you see something that other multifamily properties DON’T have, consider offering it to your tenants. It’s a smart way to position your apartment complex as a better housing option than anywhere else around.
Let’s not forget, also, that whatever you charge for rent can be reflective of how comfortable it is to live in your multifamily properties. If you offer special amenities that aren’t always found in large apartment buildings, people will pay top dollar for them. 💵
✔️ Encourage community through social events and gatherings.
Sometimes people WANT to get to know their neighbors, buttt they may need a little push in the right direction to make it happen.
At least, that’s been our experience in every place we’ve lived.
To make tenants feel like your complex can be a long-term home, inspire them to get to know each other. Set up events throughout the year that people can get excited about, while chatting and building community with one another.
Connection is what makes the world a better place, right? Well, the same can be said within your multifamily properties. Tenants who feel happy within their immediate community are far more likely to stay for long periods of time. 🥰🥰
✔️ Finally, don’t skimp on incentives!
Everyone looooves incentives. So, one way of getting into your tenants’ hearts is through special offers that make them feel appreciated and cared for.
Maybe you consider offering lease renewal discounts – to show your appreciation for the loyalty of established tenants. Another simple tip is offering a referral program, with rewards for referring awesome new tenants.
However you choose to make tenants feel special is great. Be creative, and think about what different tenants would like as a fun little perk of sticking with you. Incentives will go a long way in retaining happy, long-term, drama-free tenants – which will ultimately help you keep a steady stream of passive income and profit. 🤩🤩
Ready to take your multifamily property success to the next level?
Listen. We’ve been in the multifamily apartment investing game for a while now, and we’re absolutely obsessed. We believe there’s no better way to finance your dream lifestyle and financial future – while keeping passive income rolling in.
So, we’re here for you, okay?
It might be your job to ensure the happiness of your multifamily tenants, but it’s our mission to support and help YOU in the pursuit of your long-term goals.
To become a part of our amaaaazing community of multifamily apartment investors, come see what the Kitti Freedom Club is all about.
It’s a VERY special place for people just like you – who are seeking to explore their highest earning potential through the power of passive income.
We can’t wait to meet you! 🤟❤️
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