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Property Management & Multifamily

Twenty years running multifamily communities as a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) — owning the numbers behind the doors: occupancy, NOI, budgets, and the on-site teams that deliver them.

James (Mike) Andrews, Certified Apartment Manager, in a navy suit

Impact

Highlights

20+
Years in multifamily
Operations & asset management
+35%
Renewal retention lift
CWS Apartment Homes
93–96%
Occupancy sustained
Through ownership change
−20%
Operating cost reduction
Vendor renegotiation

Approach

What I own on-site

From single communities to a nationwide workforce-housing portfolio held by a North American REIT, I run the daily operation and the financials underneath it. I've held the line through market saturation, Hurricane Harvey, and three back-to-back ownership transitions with no regional presence on the ground — and kept the properties performing.

Capabilities

What I bring

  • Nationwide multifamily portfolio operations oversight
  • NOI optimization and property performance
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight
  • Revenue & rent optimization (LRO, RealPage)
  • Renewal retention & resident relations
  • Risk, compliance, and Fair Housing adherence

Portfolio

Case studies

CWS Apartment Homes · Community Director

Holding the line through Hurricane Harvey

Drove pricing with rent-optimization software and market data, plus a focused renewal-retention strategy, under severe market and storm pressure.

+35% renewal retention · 4% trade-out ROI · occupancy +3%
Steadfast / CFLane · Property Manager

Occupancy & ROI through ownership change

Sustained operations — including months with no regional presence — across three ownership transitions (Davis → Lane → Steadfast).

93–96% occupancy · +3–6% ROI YoY · HOA fees −2%
Marquette Management · PM / DD Team Lead

Cost control & luxury lease-up

Renegotiated vendor contracts and led new-construction punch on the luxury Catalyst high-rise in downtown Houston.

−20% operating costs · Catalyst high-rise

Core Practice · CAM

Running the properties — occupancy, NOI, and operations at scale, as a Certified Apartment Manager.

Toolkit

Platforms & skills

Yardi Voyager RealPage OneSite RentCafe Blue Moon AMSI LRO NOI Optimization Revenue Management Budgeting & Forecasting Lease-Ups Renewal Retention Fair Housing Vendor Management Multifamily Operations

References

What colleagues say

  • I had the pleasure of working with Mike Andrews. During this time, I was consistently impressed with his professionalism, dedication, and expertise in property management. As a mentor, Mike demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, managing properties with great attention to detail and ensuring a smooth, efficient process for both tenants and property owners. He has a strong ability to handle challenges effectively, resolve issues quickly, and maintain excellent communication with all parties involved. Mike has always displayed a high level of responsibility, showing respect for both the property and the community. His reliability, combined with a thorough understanding of property management best practices, makes him a standout in this field. I wholeheartedly recommend Mike Andrews for any future opportunities in property management.
    Shamra Lawson
    Worked with Mike in property management · LinkedIn recommendation
  • Mike is one of a kind! He is very passionate about the Multifamily industry. He cares about his company, team members, residents and his supplier relationships. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mike for years and highly recommend him!
    Shannon Crumpler, CAM
    Multifamily industry peer · LinkedIn recommendation

From LinkedIn recommendations · see all on LinkedIn

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