Why Operational Excellence, Resident Experience and AI Will Define the Next Chapter in Multifamily The multifamily industry has always operated in cycles. There are times when capital is abundant, transactions move quickly and rent growth creates opportunities. Then there are periods when... Continue Reading
Where it all began— Andrea, her mother and sister, paired with the apartment building that became part of their family’s story in the 1970s. Owning apartments presents a viable avenue for self-employment in the United States. While it entails significant effort, risk, and... Continue Reading
AI may be here to stay, but you can't spell "Success" without "U" Last month I spoke at a fundraiser with a room full of caring, hardworking multifamily professionals and asked a simple question: "What's your why, and how do you keep it in focus?" This question is at the heart of everything I... Continue Reading
Colorado's 2026 Legislative Session Delivered Greater Certainty For Rental Housing Providers, Offering Meaningful Progress After Years Of Sweeping Regulatory Change Some say that music is the silence between the notes. Not passing these disruptive laws represents a meaningful shift for... Continue Reading
Real Estate Entrepreneur, Educator, and AAMD Advocate The first line of Teo Nicolais's professional bio says it plainly: "Teo Nicolais is a real estate entrepreneur who loves to teach." In an industry built on transactions, Teo built his career on something rarer: a genuine, sustained... Continue Reading
TEO NICOLAIS AND HIS WIFE Jennifer YEE The journey to the Hall of Fame is about more than achievement—it's about embracingchallenges, building relationships, and serving a greater purpose. Listening to Jennifer Nessett’s voicemail “about the AAMD Hall of Fame” earlier... Continue Reading
Now that we are in the back half of the year and the hot weather summer weather will begin to cool, it’s time to prepare for yet another Colorado winter when it comes to your community’s pavement. As we experienced last year, winter in our state is unpredictable and so it’s best... Continue Reading
Meet Caleb and Desiree, the 2026–2027 Chairs of AAMD's Inclusion & Diversity Committee. Learn more about their backgrounds, their passion for mentorship, and their vision for the year ahead. Tell us a about your professional background and journey to this role. C: I began my career... Continue Reading
Like a horseshoe that provides strength, support, and stability, AAMD will empower members to grow, lead, and thrive as we navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead. Twenty-eight years ago, I entered this industry under circumstances I never could imagined. After my divorce, I was a... Continue Reading
Attending the AAMD 2026 June Awards was a meaningful reminder of why I chose a career in the multifamily industry. When I first started in property management, I never imagined how much the industry would continue to evolve year after year. Looking back, it is exciting to see the innovation,... Continue Reading
Felisha Austin and Gabe Sanchez, of Willow Bridge Property Company, proudly represented the AAMD at the 26th Annual Community Employment Day Career Fair, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As Chair of the AAMD... Continue Reading
The 2026 Legislative Session has now concluded. It has been a very successful session for rental housing providers (and indirectly for their residential customers). Our industry had successful outcomes on each of the bills on which we engaged. This included not only the enactment of statutory... Continue Reading
