What if managing a 300-unit apartment complex was more like running a multimillion dollar business than simply collecting rent?

In this episode of REady2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich is joined by Kayla Maack, Senior Asset Manager at Blue Lake Capital, to unpack the reality behind asset management in multifamily real estate. From fostering resident relationships to avoiding costly renovation pitfalls, Kayla brings a wealth of experience and unfiltered insight into the systems, leadership, and mindset that separate average operators from great ones.

Key Takeaways:

- Beyond Rent Collection: Discover the complex daily operations required to manage multifamily assets and how even small inefficiencies can have significant financial consequences.

- Resident Retention Through Human Connection: Learn how consistent, compassionate communication with residents can reduce turnover and build long-term trust, even in a tech-driven environment.

- The “CEO” Mindset: Understand why on-site managers should think of themselves as CEOs of multimillion dollar businesses and how that shift impacts property performance.

- Leadership as Leverage: Explore how thoughtful leadership and team motivation directly translate into better resident experiences and stronger returns.

- Avoiding Renovation Pitfalls: Hear how renovation tracking systems, especially those that measure cost and ROI by unit, can help prevent project delays and budget overruns.

- When Management Changes Lives: Kayla shares a powerful story of how one small act of thoughtfulness changed the trajectory for a resident in crisis.

This episode is essential for investors, asset managers, and anyone curious about what truly drives operational success in multifamily real estate.

Guest: Kayla Maack, Senior Asset Manager at Blue Lake CapitalHost: Jeannette Friedrich, Director of Investor Relations

Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-maack-7999354a/ Learn more at bluelake-capital.com.

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Credits

Producer: Blue Lake Capital

Strategist: Syed Mahmood

Editor: Emma Walker

Opening music: Pomplamoose

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