Shop Talk: High-speed renovation of apartment communities

Imagine renovating an occupied apartment unit in a single day, replacing the entire kitchen, the majority of bathroom components, lighting fixtures and door hardware throughout the apartment, all while the resident is at work. Now, imagine renovating three to four occupied apartments in one day — as well as an entire apartment community of 360 units in less than six months, without any increase to vacancy levels. There is an investment advisory firm doing exactly that. Our guests, John Gochberg and Zach Goldman, managing principals at TGM Associates, explain the process. (02/2020)