Real Estate Runway: Creating Beneficial Terms with Cable Companies

PropTech Pulse host Shelley Robinson sits down with Kevin Gardner to unpack how PropTech is reshaping the utility landscape. Utilities aren’t just background services—they’re at the heart of resident satisfaction, property value, and operational efficiency. But with shifting technology trends, electric vehicles on the rise, and the challenge of retrofitting aging properties, multifamily utility management is more complex than ever. Kevin shares how his company negotiates broadband service agreements and formulates customized solutions by simply listening to clients and understanding their needs. This in turn has transformed property performance and increased customer satisfaction.

Michael interviews Kevin Gardner, who spent nearly 20 years with Comcast and was responsible for managing the team that negotiated telecommunications access agreements with multifamily property owners. In 2007, Kevin started Telecom Marketing Strategies (Parent company of Multifamily Utility Solutions). In 2017, Multifamily Utility Solutions became its own entity to better serve the needs of Multifamily Property Owners.

Abraham interviews Kevin Gardner with Multifamily Utility Solutions. We go over how you can get paid just because cable (tv, internet) companies can offer services to your residents. This is a great way to get bonus cash that most community owners do not know about.