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Acquisitions, Investments, and Transactions
Guidance on standards of care, industry norms, and custom and practice in investment strategies, deal structures, and transaction execution.
Client Services
More than just management.
A complete operating discipline for multifamily assets, from daily stewardship to long-horizon strategy, repositioning, and expert testimony.
Property Management
An evolved discipline.
In today’s world, property management has evolved to include so much more than just management.
These services include day-to-day operations and a host of tasks focused on preserving and maintaining real estate as a financial asset, protecting value, advancing returns, and shepherding properties through their full lifecycle.
Our Expertise Includes
Where our work is most valuable.
We are most often retained for assets and circumstances that benefit from considered, institutional-grade stewardship.
- 01Asset management and strategy
- 02Historic and architecturally significant properties
- 03Navigating regulatory challenges with cities and municipalities
- 04Pride of ownership / trophy assets
- 05Property branding, rebranding and marketing
- 06Property repositioning, renovation and rehabilitation
- 07Turn-around of problem / mis-managed properties
- 08Value-add renovations
Our Offering Includes
A relationship built on clarity.
Every engagement begins with simple terms, transparent reporting, and a direct line of communication.
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A simple, straightforward contract, terminable with thirty-day notice by either party.
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Thorough accounting and reporting that summarizes the performance of your property or portfolio.
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A dedicated point-of-contact for expediency in answering questions and meeting your needs.
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Speed and efficiency in setting up your account.
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Our happiness and “no headache” guarantee.
A Partial List of Services
A representative selection of our disciplines.
The disciplines below represent the day-to-day fabric of our practice, performed in concert across each property under our care.
- 01Accounts Payable and Receivable
- 02Bidding, Coordination and Facilitation of Insurance Coverage
- 03Budgeting and Forecasting
- 04Bulk and Preferred Pricing Benefits
- 05Capital Needs Assessments
- 06Construction Management*
- 07Due Diligence*
- 08Expert Witness and Testimony*
- 09Financial Reporting
- 10Marketing and Leasing
- 11Market Surveys and Market Research
- 12Resident Relations and Customer Service
- 13Routine Physical Inspections
- 14Vendor Management, Licensing and Compliance
- 1524/7 Emergency Response Services Available
* Services provided for an additional fee or charge.
Expert Witness
Unmatched insight into the standards, practices, and complexities.
Expert Witness Services in Real Estate Investment, Transactions, and Property Management.
A 360° Perspective
25+ Years · 13 States · Hundreds of Markets
With over 25 years of experience in real estate investment and property management spanning nearly 13 states and dozens of diverse markets, Nicholas Dunlap offers unmatched insight into the standards, practices, and complexities that define the real estate industry. His expertise has been honed across a broad spectrum of companies and positions, giving him a 360-degree view of the issues that shape real estate success and liability.
Expertise That Spans the Full Scope of Real Estate
Nicholas Dunlap provides expert witness services across all aspects of real estate (excluding valuation) with a focus on the following:
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Property Management Standards of Care
Analysis of operational, fiduciary, and legal obligations for both residential and commercial portfolios.
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Mixed-Use and Multifamily Residential Real Estate
Including affordable, workforce, luxury, and market-rate housing environments.
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Health & Safety, Habitability, and Maintenance Practices
Evaluations of property operations and ownership obligations related to tenant safety, habitability, and environmental concerns including mold and water intrusion.
Comprehensive Coverage
Across the full spectrum of real estate legal disputes.
Nicholas is qualified to opine on standards of practice, best practices, and industry custom for a range of real estate–related litigation and claims, including:
- 01Negligence, Misrepresentation, and Fraud
- 02Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Property Management and Association Boards
- 03Broker or Agent Failure to Disclose
- 04Personal Injury, Trip and Fall, and Premises Liability
- 05Real Estate Receivership Operations and Oversight
- 06Property Inspection and Due Diligence Failures
Whether addressing a landlord’s duty in a mold claim, the operational shortcomings of a receiver, or fiduciary lapses by a professional, Nick offers credible, experience-backed testimony and analysis that reflects the custom and practice of real estate professionals and owners across the United States.
The Next Step
Request a strategic operating review for your portfolio.
Institutional Memberships
Affiliations & Industry Standing
IREM
Institute of Real Estate Management
CAA
California Apartment Association
PWR
Pacific West Association of Realtors
C.A.R.
California Association of Realtors
Investor Correspondence
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