Multifamily, Apartments
Les Leith
Rising Landfill Fees (10% YOY) Are Quietly ...

Rising landfill fees are driving up multifamily waste costs nationwide. Learn why disposal is getting more expensive—and how smarter apartment recycling and diversion strategies can protect your NOI before fees climb even higher.

Rising Landfill Fees (10% YOY) Are Quietly Hurting Your Budget—Here’s How Property Management Can Protect NOI
Les Leith
How Often Should GreenPlus™ Valet Trash Run?

The Frequency Sweet Spot: Why 5 Nights is the Industry Standard

While residents produce waste every day, the valet trash industry has identified a "sweet spot" for collection frequency that maximizes convenience while maintaining operational efficiency: five nights per week, typically Sunday through Thursday, starting at 8:00 PM. Still, every community is different!

Why this schedule? It aligns perfectly with the natural rhythms of multifamily living. Sunday evening is critical for clearing weekend accumulation before the work week begins, while midweek pickups handle daily household waste. Friday and Saturday nights are generally excluded to allow residents privacy during their leisure weekends and to reduce foot traffic in hallways during social hours.

However, frequency means nothing without reliability. A missed pickup on a Tuesday means overflow on Wednesday. That is why Green Plus doesn't just commit to a schedule; we verify it. Utilizing our Proof of Pickup® technology, our uniformed porters scan each container, providing property managers with real-time data and visual confirmation that "Every Door. Every Night.®" is more than a slogan—it’s a verifiable reality.

How Often Should GreenPlus™ Valet Trash Run?
Apartments, Multifamily
Les Leith
Going Green Without Going Broke

Facing recycling mandates? National Doorstep® helps multifamily properties avoid fines, reduce dumpster pull fees, and increase NOI—nationwide. Apartment recycling compliance made simple.

Going Green Without Going Broke
Les Leith
High-Supply Market Sustainability, NOI, and ...

With 500k+ new units, competition is peaking in Austin, Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Tampa, Denver & Raleigh-Durham. As strict waste mandates rise, owners face a dual test: standing out to residents while ensuring compliance. Success now demands balancing top amenities with verifiable sustainability.

High-Supply Market Sustainability, NOI, and Compliance: Why Multifamily Owners Need National Doorstep Pickup®
Les Leith
Handling a Hoarder at Your Rental Community | ...

Have you ever walked into a home and felt like the walls were caving in on you? Then, it felt like we should have been doing more regular inspections! It could be because the owners had too much stuff crammed into a tiny space. There's no bullet-proof strategy to sidestep hoarding. But usually, one of the best precautions is screening residents closely before signing a lease. Filter well to minimize the risk of hoarders taking over your property – a headache any property manager will want to avoid, if possible.

Handling a Hoarder at Your Rental Community | Resident First Focus

4 Ways New Technology is Changing How Real Estate Investors Communicate | Resident First Focus

4 Ways New Technology is Changing How Real Estate Investors Communicate | Resident First Focus

New technology is providing a whole range of new capabilities and ways to communicate. Getting ahead of this curve can provide huge advantages.

4 Ways Technology is Shaking Up Commercial Real Estate (& Why Multifamily Will Pull Ahead) | Resident First Focus

4 Ways Technology is Shaking Up Commercial Real Estate (& Why Multifamily Will Pull Ahead) | Resident First Focus

Here are two undeniable truths:

  1. Commercial real estate has built many investors’ fortunes throughout history, and
  2. Technology is changing the world at a faster pace than eve

Connection is the Best Amenity for Apartment Properties | Resident First Focus

Connection is the Best Amenity for Apartment Properties | Resident First Focus

Architects now design “Uber drop-off lanes” at properties to accommodate the traffic, close to the communities’ front entrance. “We believe in Uber-oriented development,”

VIDEO: 3 Immediate Ways to Add Value to Your Multifamily Purchase | Resident First Focus

VIDEO: 3 Immediate Ways to Add Value to Your Multifamily Purchase | Resident First Focus

 If you own any multifamily property, you probably would agree that investing in this type of real estate vehicle is more of a “marathon” than a “sprint.”

7 Types of Residents Who Cause MAJOR Property Manager Headaches | Resident First Focus

7 Types of Residents Who Cause MAJOR Property Manager Headaches | Resident First Focus

Residents are the lifeblood of the Property Management business. Keeping them satisfied is key to retention because after all, they are our Business Partners. But as Property Managers, we don’t want just anyone as our Residents/Business partners.

2017 Multifamily Outlook | Resident First Focus

2017 Multifamily Outlook | Resident First Focus

The past few years have been extremely favorable to the multifamily market.

How Property Management Benefits from Valet Trash | Resident First Focus

How Property Management Benefits from Valet Trash | Resident First Focus

VALET TRASH: A TRENDY WAY TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY CASH FLOW

"We're Your Partners In Profit"

ENHANCE YOUR COMMUNITIES ASSET VALUE

How Valet Trash Service Software Enhances Pickup Effectiveness | Resident First Focus

How Valet Trash Service Software Enhances Pickup Effectiveness | Resident First Focus

How Valet Trash Service Software Enhances Pickup Effectiveness | Resident First Focus

Three's Company: Property Managers Ultimate Guide to Collecting Rent | Resident First Focus

Three's Company: Property Managers Ultimate Guide to Collecting Rent | Resident First Focus

Whether you have a Duplex, Quadplex or Apartment Community, Residents, on the other hand, are not so cute. Mr. Furley didn't play “catch me if you can” with a tenant’s rent, and neither should you. 

6 Reasons to LOVE Multifamily Investments | Resident First Focus

6 Reasons to LOVE Multifamily Investments | Resident First Focus

Multifamily Works Well in Most Markets. Perhaps most importantly, multifamily works in my market. Not every market is going to be conducive to every kind of investing

Real Estate Deal Analysis

Real Estate Deal Analysis

Are you curious about how you would go about analyzing the financial details of the property you are considering buying?

6 (More) Hidden Costs That Blindside Multifamily

6 (More) Hidden Costs That Blindside Multifamily

Every investor has heard the saying “it’s all about the numbers” when investing in real estate.  

Why the Wealthy Put Their Money Into Multifamily & Commercial Real Estate

Why the Wealthy Put Their Money Into Multifamily & Commercial Real Estate

If you love the velocity of money and are looking for the biggest bang for your buck,..

Are There Still Multifamily Deals Out There (& Should Investors Prepare for a Crash)?

Are There Still Multifamily Deals Out There (& Should Investors Prepare for a Crash)?

The investing landscape has changed drastically over the past few years. As we have progressed 

{INFOGRAPHIC} 4 Revenue Management MUST DOs for a Successful Lease-Up

{INFOGRAPHIC} 4 Revenue Management MUST DOs for a Successful Lease-Up

 Be proactive in your lease-up strategies with revenue optimization goals.

5 Amazing Benefits Multifamily Investments Offer (That Single Family Homes Don’t)

5 Amazing Benefits Multifamily Investments Offer (That Single Family Homes Don’t)

“Let’s get ready to rumble!” – Mo. Ali. “The Greatest”

How to Calculate the Value of Multifamily Real Estate

How to Calculate the Value of Multifamily Real Estate

Price is what a buyer spends, and value is what they receive in the transaction. 

The Real Estate Market: How to Analyze and Predict Cycles | Resident First Focus

The Real Estate Market: How to Analyze and Predict Cycles | Resident First Focus

Real estate market typically moves through four phases before going back and repeating again. NationalDoorstep.com

The 4 Phases of a Real Estate Cycle (& When to Buy a Multifamily for Maximum Profitability) | Resident First Focus

The 4 Phases of a Real Estate Cycle (& When to Buy a Multifamily for Maximum Profitability) | Resident First Focus

Let’s jump into the four phases,..Social Media Programs, Contests and Ideas that Go Above and Beyond 844-APT-TRASH | 844-278-8727

4 Simple Steps to Increase the Value of Your Multifamily Property | Resident First Focus

4 Simple Steps to Increase the Value of Your Multifamily Property | Resident First Focus

This is what I refer to as icing on the cake.  You'll still control the asset with no money in the deal, and the property continues to grow cash flow thru NOI generated from Valet Trash Service from NationalDoorstep.com. Owners and Operators consistently earn a Cap Rate of 6-8%. This was all possible from acquiring an asset that was underperforming and then concentrating on raising the NOI.