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From Onsite Operations to Supplier Partner and Beyond - Revenue Management Director of TA Realty, Bob Metzger

December 12, 2023
From Onsite Operations to Supplier Partner and Beyond - Revenue Management Director of TA Realty, Bob Metzger
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Multifamily Streamlined with Leslie Mathis
From Onsite Operations to Supplier Partner and Beyond - Revenue Management Director of TA Realty, Bob Metzger
Dec 12, 2023

Embark on a transformative journey as our guest shares his unique experience of completing a "full circle" in the multifamily industry. From the operational trenches to the vendor realm and back, this episode unveils the insights gained, lessons learned, and the holistic perspective that comes from navigating both sides of the industry. Discover how our guest became a strong operator, propelled by a remarkable work ethic and the guidance of a wonderful mentor. Hear stories from his early days in a small firm, engaging in construction, development, and management, all providing unique perspectives on business growth. Join us in exploring his passion for servant leadership, where the whole is truly better than the sum of its parts. Gain valuable insights into his approach of being a knowledge resource, giving feedback, and explaining the "why" that has fueled his success.

Bob Metzger has served the multifamily industry for over 20 years.  Starting onsite at a small community in Durham North Carolina, Bob’s operational journey focused mostly on the southeast as a Community Manager, Regional Manager, Vice President of Property Operations, and Vice President of Asset Management. These roles included responsibilities for stabilized properties, lease up properties, multi-site management, platform operations, policies and procedures implementation, software management, and financial asset oversight.  The past seven years has been spent with RealPage as a team member on the Revenue Management product platforms.  For most of his time at RealPage, Bob served as a Consultant, Trainer, and Implementation team member supporting customers in the launching of YieldStar and AI Revenue Management from both an individual contributor and team leader perspective.  In 2023, Bob joined the Pricing Advisory side of the table as a Senior Manager supporting a team of 8 Pricing Advisors.  In July 2023, Bob found his way back to the owner/operator side of the business as a Multifamily Revenue Management Director for TA Realty, a private equity firm out of Boston, owning 47 multifamily assets in 12 states.  This role is designed to add incremental yield to the firm through proactive engagement with Asset Management and Operators in pricing, occupancy, and operational strategies.  In giving back to the industry, Bob served on the Triangle Apartment Association Board of Directors including President in 2014.  Originally from Philadelphia, Bob lives in the Raleigh North Carolina area.  He is married with a young daughter, a Great Dane, and way too many cats.  In his spare time, Bob enjoys Philadelphia sports, North Carolina State sports, travel, European soccer, golfing, and landscaping.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlmetzger3
Company: https://www.tarealty.com/

Hear from Bob about:

  • His transition to the multifamily industry from self storage management.
  • What helped him become a key operator.
  • The important perspective of value versus dollar and cents.
  • His thoughts and passion about servitude leadership.
  • The thing he works on all the time with his team.
  • What tool he uses to stay on top of things.
  • Why 1 on 1 meetings are so critical.

Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.

Burning questions? A hot topic? Guest you'd like to hear? Email us at podcast@streamlinemultifamily.com.

Learn more about Streamline Multifamily Group!

Show Notes

Embark on a transformative journey as our guest shares his unique experience of completing a "full circle" in the multifamily industry. From the operational trenches to the vendor realm and back, this episode unveils the insights gained, lessons learned, and the holistic perspective that comes from navigating both sides of the industry. Discover how our guest became a strong operator, propelled by a remarkable work ethic and the guidance of a wonderful mentor. Hear stories from his early days in a small firm, engaging in construction, development, and management, all providing unique perspectives on business growth. Join us in exploring his passion for servant leadership, where the whole is truly better than the sum of its parts. Gain valuable insights into his approach of being a knowledge resource, giving feedback, and explaining the "why" that has fueled his success.

Bob Metzger has served the multifamily industry for over 20 years.  Starting onsite at a small community in Durham North Carolina, Bob’s operational journey focused mostly on the southeast as a Community Manager, Regional Manager, Vice President of Property Operations, and Vice President of Asset Management. These roles included responsibilities for stabilized properties, lease up properties, multi-site management, platform operations, policies and procedures implementation, software management, and financial asset oversight.  The past seven years has been spent with RealPage as a team member on the Revenue Management product platforms.  For most of his time at RealPage, Bob served as a Consultant, Trainer, and Implementation team member supporting customers in the launching of YieldStar and AI Revenue Management from both an individual contributor and team leader perspective.  In 2023, Bob joined the Pricing Advisory side of the table as a Senior Manager supporting a team of 8 Pricing Advisors.  In July 2023, Bob found his way back to the owner/operator side of the business as a Multifamily Revenue Management Director for TA Realty, a private equity firm out of Boston, owning 47 multifamily assets in 12 states.  This role is designed to add incremental yield to the firm through proactive engagement with Asset Management and Operators in pricing, occupancy, and operational strategies.  In giving back to the industry, Bob served on the Triangle Apartment Association Board of Directors including President in 2014.  Originally from Philadelphia, Bob lives in the Raleigh North Carolina area.  He is married with a young daughter, a Great Dane, and way too many cats.  In his spare time, Bob enjoys Philadelphia sports, North Carolina State sports, travel, European soccer, golfing, and landscaping.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlmetzger3
Company: https://www.tarealty.com/

Hear from Bob about:

  • His transition to the multifamily industry from self storage management.
  • What helped him become a key operator.
  • The important perspective of value versus dollar and cents.
  • His thoughts and passion about servitude leadership.
  • The thing he works on all the time with his team.
  • What tool he uses to stay on top of things.
  • Why 1 on 1 meetings are so critical.

Subscribe to and review the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.

Burning questions? A hot topic? Guest you'd like to hear? Email us at podcast@streamlinemultifamily.com.

Learn more about Streamline Multifamily Group!