by Annie Manfredi

In the near future, 5G connectivity is expected to provide massive capability to carry data-rich solutions, and power many cutting-edge solutions like IOT, autonomous vehicles, intelligent robotics, drone logistics, and more. RealtyCom Partners’ Annie Manfredi recently spoke to Rick Varnell, Partner at 5G LLC (a leading provider of cutting-edge 5G technologies and services) to learn more about how 5G can benefit property owners and operators.

“In today’s world, we rely on our ability to connect heavily,” observed Varnell. “When a new tenant comes to a property, one of the first things that they do is pull out their cell phone and look at how many bars of service they are getting.”

Streaming Is Just the Beginning

Having good wireless connectivity is not just for faster Netflix streaming (although that’s totally a good thing). Today’s tenants are working from home, schooling from home, and socializing while home. That means that WiFi connectivity is more important to tenants than ever before. For that reason, providing 5G is a great opportunity for multifamily property owners to offer an amenities-rich environment while generating significant revenue and increased value to their portfolio. With 5G, said Varnell, “We can connect hundreds of devices in a six-foot area […]

By Mike Sloan

Smart Home technologies continue to expand in the multifamily space.  Lighting, heating and air conditioning, water usage and leak detection, and access control are all being adopted at increasing rates as reports describe improved ROI’s for property owners and expanded convenience for residents.

All of these technologies, as well as others yet to be developed, are powered by internet access.  Without it, these technologies are impossible. For both owners and residents, speed and reliability are key elements that contribute to robust access to the internet and support the continued increase of internet usage, including the access required by Smart Home technologies.  Service providers are responding to these factors in two ways:  by developing data handling hardware and software that combined utilize physical infrastructure efficiently, and by building fiber optic infrastructure closer to the property and their customer, your residents.

Service agreements for internet access can clarify to some degree the infrastructure (for example, coax vs. fiber) the service provider will use to provide internet access to or through a multifamily property.  This is a particularly important detail, as the selection of coax vs. fiber will have an impact on the maximum speed available for data transfer and consequently the responsiveness […]

Please join us in welcoming Amy Langley to the RealtyCom Partners team as an Accounting Assistant. Her main focus is to process revenue share payments to ensure Clients receive their payments in a timely manner. She works closely with the service providers, reviews monthly/quarterly reports and increases revenue by finding errors in calculations along with assisting with the collection of missing payments. Amy joined RealtyCom Partners with over three years of experience in the accounting field in various industries.