Protip: How we optimized our latest multifamily ROI by structuring the HVAC procurement early.

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Just wrapped up the closeout on a 12 unit value add project and wanted to share a pretty solid win regarding capital expenditures. Instead of just letting our general contractor order whatever standard equipment they normally stock, we worked closely with them to leverage the latest volume incentives from the manufacturer. If you are managing an apartment build or working with a developer or a local builder this season, you should definitely have your team look into getting a high efficiency heat pump setup through direct commercial channels. Major brands are pushing some incredible bulk pricing structures right now to secure project pipelines for 2026. Our licensed mechanical contractor managed to pass down a significant volume discount on high SEER premium units which lowered our upfront CapEx while guaranteeing our tenants get much lower utility bills which obviously helps a ton with long term retention. It is a total win win when you treat your mechanical team as strategic partners during the pro forma stage rather than just looking at them as a basic line item. How are you guys structuring your HVAC procurement on larger multifamily deals lately?