Episode 137: Finding a Hybrid Approach to Property Management with Aaron Ford - Apartments Operators Podcast

Aaron Ford joins the Apartments Operators Podcast to share with host Joseph Gozlan his hybrid approach between in-house processes and 3rd party management companies.  Aaron owns about 250 units (with no partners!). All small properties under 50 units and managed to find an interesting balance between relying on a 3rd party management company and running all the management in-house.   00:00 00:48 Who is Aaron Ford? 03:59 Aaron's Hybrid Model Management 06:41 How the hybrid system works 11:28 What asset types Aaron prefers 16:24 Why only the top operators are going to survive the coming recession 17:03 It's a cycle 26:20 Why interest going down is not exactly the good sign everyone thinks it is 29:40 How to create a "community" for small properties 37:39 Advice to younger self 39:28 Advice to starters 41:13 Aaron's Contact information Website: securemultifamily.com