Joseph Leaf
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic property management professional with 11+ years of experience overseeing residential and commercial portfolios. Proven expertise in multi-site operations, tenant relations, budgeting, capital projects, and compliance. Track record of increasing NOI, improving occupancy, and leading high-performing teams across multiple markets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Site Property Manager
Harbor Group Management
08.2024 - Current
- Manage daily operations for multiple residential and/or commercial properties across different locations
- Ensure each site meets occupancy, revenue, and operational goals
- Conduct regular site visits to evaluate property condition, staff performance, and tenant satisfaction
- Prepare and manage operating budgets for multiple properties
- Monitor rent collections, delinquency reports, and payment plans
- Control expenses and approve invoices while maximizing NOI
- Generate financial reports and performance summaries for ownership
Multi-Site Property Manager
RMR Residential
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Oversee daily operations for multiple residential and commercial properties.
- Develop and manage property budgets to maximize profitability and operational efficiency.
- Obtain bids, negotiate contracts, and supervise capital improvements and vendor services.
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure property standards, safety, and maintenance compliance.
- Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Direct rent collection efforts and manage delinquency and past-due accounts.
- Resolve tenant complaints and disputes promptly to maintain positive resident relations.
- Analyze market trends to identify risks and growth opportunities.
- Train and mentor on-site teams on leasing standards, systems, and procedures.
- Build relationships with community leaders, businesses, and local organizations.
Senior Property Manager
HH Hunt
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised renovations for 892 units and led a team of 15 employees.
- Planned and coordinated property operations to maintain and increase asset value.
- Developed marketing strategies to drive traffic and improve occupancy.
- Managed leasing, rent collection, and daily operations to increase net operating income.
- Fostered safe, peaceful, and professional tenant relations.
- Created accurate annual budgets based on revenue projections and expense forecasting.
Area Floating Manager / Corporate Trainer
Bluestone Premier Properties
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Led training initiatives across 15 properties, focusing on operations, leasing, financials, and customer service.
- Delivered training on company culture, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
- Regularly visited properties to troubleshoot operational challenges and improve results.
- Developed market-driven goals aligned with training, leasing, and operational needs.
- Maintained and updated Entrata training materials and procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership on long-term growth and market expansion strategies.
- Provided ongoing performance reporting and improvement recommendations to senior leadership.
Area Portfolio Manager
Wells Luxury Group
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Managed a portfolio of 60 single-family homes.
- Increased rental rates by 19.7% for new leases and 11% for renewals (2012–2013).
- Improved miscellaneous income by 5.2% and controllable NOI by 9% in 2015.
- Reduced operating expenses by 5% through vendor negotiations and cost controls.
- Maintained bad debt below 1.0% and aged delinquency under 1.5%.
- Analyzed financial and operational data to improve portfolio performance.
- Evaluated budgets, costs, and operating procedures to recommend efficiency improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Francis Marion University
South CarolinaSkills
- Property & Portfolio Management
- Rent & Payment Collections
- Budgeting & Financial Reporting
- Capital Expenditure Planning
- Construction & Renovation Oversight
- Lease Negotiation & Tenant Relations
- Property Marketing & Leasing Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership & Training
- Customer Relations
- Yardi & Entrata (Advanced)
Timeline
Multi-Site Property Manager
Harbor Group Management
08.2024 - Current
Multi-Site Property Manager
RMR Residential
07.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Property Manager
HH Hunt
12.2021 - 01.2023
Area Floating Manager / Corporate Trainer
Bluestone Premier Properties
06.2019 - 11.2021
Area Portfolio Manager
Wells Luxury Group
01.2012 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Francis Marion University