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Flats

Adaptive reuse property management with amenities

Resident Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$30 - $33/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Minneapolis, MN, USA
In PersonFully onsite; Monday–Friday with some rotating weekend coverage. Remote and hybrid work are unavailable.
Real EstateReal Estate Property Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Conduct business in line with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain appropriate resident communications.
  • Keep accurate property records, including lease agreements, applications, renter’s insurance, and related documentation.
  • Report liability and property incidents to the Property Manager immediately and ensure incident reports are filed according to best practices.
  • Maintain the leasing staff schedule and approve payroll based on business needs.
  • Hire, train, motivate, supervise, and when necessary terminate onsite leasing team members in collaboration with the Property Manager, including onboarding, annual performance reviews, and timesheet approval.
  • Lead ongoing training with office staff on paperwork, workplace safety, and other topics as needed.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on leasing activity and operations.
  • Build a strong customer service culture.
  • Guide the leasing team in meeting business benchmarks for reputation management, social media, the website, and internet listing service engagement.
  • Monitor customer experience surveys, identify wins and improvement areas, and work with the team to implement solutions.
  • Conduct physical property inspections to maintain curb appeal.
  • Manage the make-ready process with the Chief Engineer to support residents’ move-in experience.
  • Work with service teams to resolve problems quickly and own the resolution of resident complaints.
  • Organize and coordinate resident engagement events.
  • Give informative, personalized tours that convert into new leases.
  • Hold personalized renewal conversations to understand residents’ current and future needs and secure renewals.
  • Bachelor’s degree or designation in a related field; two years of management experience may be considered in place of a degree.
  • Two to three years of experience in multifamily leasing or property management.
  • Background in customer service and team leadership, with a proven track record.
  • Knowledge of landlord and tenant law.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including Yardi and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams).

About the company

FLATS is a property management and development platform that specializes in renovating historic Chicago buildings into amenity-rich residential properties, expanding under the ProperPMC umbrella to other cities. Its approach centers on adaptive reuse: converting old structures into modern apartments while keeping original architectural charm. Lobbies are opened as public spaces with coffee shops, bars, and restaurants, creating neighborhood hubs. Residents access curated amenities such as rooftop lounges, gyms with restored pools and boxing rings, and co-working areas. Revenue comes from renting residential units across studio to two-bedroom layouts. The company differentiates itself by blending hospitality-style amenities with community-focused, lifestyle-driven living, often partnering with local businesses, artists, and fitness professionals to host events. FLATS aims to offer approachable, high-quality living that preserves history while fostering neighborhood engagement.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • January 2026 added Millie on Michigan and The Weyland, expanding Chicago scale.
  • Proper announced four additional Chicago closings expected during 2026, signaling continued capital access.
  • ARO offerings at The Duncan broaden demand capture beyond luxury renters.

What critics are saying

  • Proper’s February 2026 consolidation makes FLATS a brand inside someone else’s platform.
  • The Wilmore’s 2026 launch raises execution risk across leasing, renovations, and service quality.
  • If Chicago absorption weakens, FLATS’ public-lobby, amenity-heavy model becomes a costly liability.

What makes Flats unique

  • Historic adaptive-reuse apartments anchor FLATS’ Chicago identity and brand moat.
  • Proper bundled FLATS with Guardian, CommonPlace, Drexel, and APG by February 2026.
  • The Wilmore and Millie on Michigan show premium, neighborhood-specific acquisition execution.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays