The August turn
Getting every unit from move-out to move-in ready in a few weeks.
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The big jobs in running student housing, each with the categories, guides and suppliers involved. Start with what's on your plate this month.
Move-in and move-out
Handling hundreds of arrivals and departures in the same few days.
Pre-leasing and marketing
Filling next year's beds months before this year's residents leave.
Resident safety and security
Keeping residents safe, and showing parents you take it seriously.
Resident wellness and community
Building communities where students thrive, not just sleep.
Everyday maintenance
The repairs and upkeep that keep a property running all year.
Capital projects and renovations
Planning, bidding and managing the bigger projects.
Utilities, energy and sustainability
Managing utility costs in all-inclusive rent, and greener operations.
Property technology
The software and systems that run leasing and operations.
Amenities that lease units
The spaces and services residents compare on tours.
Staffing and back office
Teams, payroll, purchasing and the paperwork behind the property.
Risk, insurance and compliance
Insurance, legal, screening and life-safety obligations.