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RPM Soars to Top 15 in National Multifamily Housing Council List of Apartment Managers

RPM Living, a full-service property management company headquartered in Austin, Texas, accomplished the biggest leap of the year on the Top 50 List of Apartment Managers by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) — scoring the No. 11 place on the highly-regarded list, up 31 spots from No. 42 last year.

The NMHC 50 is the sector’s chief ranking of the nation’s largest apartment owners, managers, developers, builders and syndicators. The significant jump by RPM is on the heels of exponential growth achieved by the company within the previous year, which includes the recent acquisitions of multifamily management companies Maverick Residential in Phoenix and CF Real Estate Services in Atlanta, GA.

Currently, RPM employs 1,600 associates nationwide across 32 markets to manage its diverse portfolio of 84,000 units. The fast-growing company, which made its debut on the NMHC’s authoritative ranking in 2020, found success amid the pandemic by positioning itself for future progress with strategic acquisitions aligned with its commitment to innovative solutions and resident-centric service.

“It is an honor to be recognized by the National Multifamily Housing Council, especially with such a significant increase in our ranking that lands us as one of the top 15 companies in the country,” said Jason Berkowitz, CEO and founder of RPM. “This is a direct result of our team’s tenacity and hard work, and it demonstrates how well-positioned we are to continue that momentum in the coming years as we evolve and grow.”

For more information about RPM and its national portfolio, visit RPMLiving.com.

About RPM

RPM is a full-service property management company offering an innovative and personalized approach to real estate management services. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, RPM is a NMHC Top 50 Manager and the third largest property management company in Texas managing more than 100 clients, eight regional offices and 84,000 units across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Founded by Jason Berkowitz in 2002, the firm has grown to over 1,600 associates nationwide spread across 32 markets, all of whom share the collective vision to enhance clients’ investments through customized solutions and create quality living environments for residents. RPM continues its aggressive pursuit of new opportunities in thriving markets. To learn more about RPM, visit RPMLiving.com.

5 Tips For Decorating a Small-Space

Sprucing up your apartment might seem like an impossible task without a ton of space. By following these simple tips and tricks, you’ll get the most out of your home, no matter how tiny, without sacrificing eye-catching décor.

Incorporate a Light Color Palette

A lighter color palette will instantly make a space seem much larger than it is. White, beige, taupe and light gray hues are ideal choices for bigger items like couches, rugs, window treatments and statement pieces. Incorporate pops of color by adding smaller accent pieces like books, pillows, throws, and wall art.

Go Vertical

When you run out of floor space, look up. Vertical space is extremely valuable and often under-utilized. To make the most of it, add extra-tall bookcases or shelving to create additional storage for decorative pieces, books and miscellaneous items. In the kitchen, consider adding decorative storage boxes on top of cabinets to hold items you don’t use as often.

Utilize Mirrors

Mirrors not only come in a wide array of shapes and sizes to fit any space, they also make a room appear much more spacious than it really is. Consider adding one near the front door to be used for a quick last-look when leaving your apartment. Areas where multiple people tend to gather, like the dining or living area, can also benefit from a mirror to open the space up.

Use Floor-to-Ceiling Drapes

If you’re struggling with what to do with small windows, think outside the box – literally. To create the illusion of high ceilings, add drapery longer and wider than your window. To do this, hang floor-length drapes a couple inches below where your wall meets your ceiling and extend them slightly wider than your window.

Opt for Dual-Purpose Furniture

Big furniture pieces are what take up the most room in any home. Save space by purchasing pieces that can serve more than one purpose. For example, a dining table that pulls double duty as a desk, a plush ottoman used for extra guest seating, or a coffee table with hideaway storage.

Apartment Ratings Awards Multiple RPM Living Communities Top Ranks

We are thrilled to share that multiple RPM Living communities have been awarded Apartment Ratings’ Top Rated for 2020. The annual awards recognize properties with outstanding resident satisfaction on ApartmentRatings.com. Of the many properties on their site, just 5% are awarded this recognition, making it a major achievement.

To qualify for this award, communities had to meet several criteria including:

  • An epIQ Index community grade of A- (80.00) or better
    • epIQ is the most comprehensive and insightful performance metric index which combines verified Apartment Ratings and SatisFacts data to generate a reliable and up-to-date rating. It’s calculated based on average renter ratings, reviews per unit compared to other communities, percentage of reviews with a manager’s response, and average response time.
  • A minimum of 5 reviews in the 2020 calendar year

Congrats to our RPM communities who earned this amazing accomplishment:

Hometown at Matador Ranch
epIQ Grade: A

Austin Bluff Apartments
epIQ Grade: A

Overton Park Townhomes
epIQ Grade: A

Hudson Miramont
epIQ Grade: A

Hebron Trails
epIQ Grade: A-

Parkland Pointe
epIQ Grade: A-

Plaza at San Jacinto
epIQ Grade: A-

The Reserve at Walnut Creek Apartments
epIQ Grade: A-

View the entire list of 2020 winners by visiting: apartmentratings.com/2020topratedawards

5 RPM Living Communities Earn J Turner 2020 Elite 1% Destination

Five RPM Living communities have been recognized among the Elite 1% properties in the nation with the best online reputation for 2020 by J Turner Research, the leading market research firm exclusively serving the multifamily industry.

The Elite 1% ORA™ Power Ranking is an annual ranking based on monthly online reputation research of over 122,000 apartments across multiple review sites and Internet Listing Services (ILSs). J Turner assigns an independent Online Reputation Assessment score (ORA™) to each property based on a scale of 0-100, and this score determines a property’s rank.

To be eligible for this ranking, a property had to register a minimum ORA™ score of 90 (the national average is 65.73). For properties with the same ORA™ score, the property with the higher number of reviews ranked higher.

Just 1,303 properties earned this distinction, including the below RPM communities:

Residence at the Oaks
Rank: 116, ORA Score: 95

Riverside Villas
Rank: 338, ORA Score: 93

North Creek Apartments
Rank: 376, ORA Score: 93

The Conley
Rank: 1,126, ORA Score: 90

Coronado on Briarwood
Rank: 1,144, ORA Score: 90

Congrats to these teams on having the best online reputation in the nation!

For more information on the ranking and to view the full 2020 Elite 1% list, please visit: jturnerresearch.com/ora-elite-2020

RPM & CF Real Estate Services Announce Merger Forming 84,000 Units to Operate Under the RPM Brand Nationally

Paving the path for continued aggressive growth in 2021, Austin, TX-based RPM (formerly known as Roscoe Property Management) and Atlanta, GA-based CF (CF Real Estate Services) today announced they have merged creating a national multifamily footprint with over 84,000 units across 17 states.

The combined organization will have more than 1,800 employees with nine regional offices located in Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Tampa, Phoenix, San Antonio, Washington D.C., a regional headquarters in Atlanta and its main headquarters located in Austin, Texas.

“We are proud to merge the CF Real Estate Services brand with RPM to create one property management platform that will leave a lasting mark on the multifamily industry,” said Jason Berkowitz, President and founder of RPM. “We are forging a strong entrance into the Southeast and Midwest markets backed by an exceptional portfolio. This merger truly expands our geographic reach, strengthens our organizations, and provides significant opportunities for the future. While we will operate under the RPM brand nationally, leaders from both companies have formed a collective executive team that will guide the organization under our shared alignment of a ‘people-first culture’. As one of the few firms operating in nearly all major US growth markets, we have become a powerhouse at the forefront of the multifamily industry.”

CF Real Estate Services was founded in 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia by co-founders Byron Cocke and Brett Finkelstein. As a result of strategic mergers and organic growth over the last 17 years, their portfolio of institutional quality assets comprises over 26,000 units, including its student housing division, Campus First, which operates in major collegiate markets throughout the country.

“Our combined operational scale and geographical presence will allow us to provide outsized value to our clients, investors and partners,” said Finkelstein, CEO of CF.

Founded in 2002, RPM added over 19,000 units organically to its portfolio in 2020 expanding to over 58,000 units (prior to the CF merger) and had already grown into Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming and Florida. RPM is one of the largest multifamily management companies in Texas and is a NMHC Top 50 Manager in the nation.

“Our growth has been a result of a focus on best practice and how to best serve our clients on a broader and deeper level while at the same time allowing tremendous opportunities for our associates across additional verticals and new markets,” said Hank Farrell, Principal at RPM.

About RPM

RPM is a full-service multifamily management company offering an innovative and personalized approach to real estate services. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, RPM is a NMHC Top 50 Manager and the third largest property management company in Texas managing more than 100 clients, nine regional offices and 84,000 units across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wyoming. A recent merger with CF Real Estate Services has expanded the RPM brand to over 1,800 associates nationwide spread across 30 markets, all of whom share the collective vision to enhance clients’ investments through customized solutions and exceptional resident-centric service.

RPM Living Makes the 2020 NMHC Top 50 List

RPM Living ( formerly known as Roscoe Property Management) has been recognized as one of the top-ranked apartment managers in the nation. RPM debuts for the first time in its history on the National Multifamily Housing Council’s 31st annual 2020 NMHC Top 50, the authoritative ranking of the nation’s largest apartment owners and managers.

During 2019, RPM achieved significant portfolio growth, increasing the number of units under management to 38,035 which earned RPM a ranking of 42 on the list. Over the last year, RPM expanded its national presence and integrated B/K Multifamily Services’ core portfolio into its platform.

“We are honored to be recognized by the National Multifamily Housing Council,” said Jason Berkowitz, Founder and President of RPM. “Our growth is the result of focusing on the needs of our customers, providing customized solutions, and fostering a collaborative culture that creates value for our clients and residents day in and day out.”

The official NMHC list: https://lnkd.in/eTwEhgz

MFE, the Digital Magazine Edition: https://lnkd.in/eggjPdX

The NMHC Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eF749Cg