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CAF Management

I have been debating if I wanted to share my thoughts about CAF for a while. In the end I know it won’t make a difference one way or another, because at the end of the day CAF will still be a company and still run their company the way they want to. However, I have decided to at least speak my mind. CAF is, for lack of better words, just the Mean Girls movie live. I was with CAF for a long time and I witnessed this very clearly. The popular girls are the upper management and you have to conform to their ways of doing things for them to accept you. When you have that moment of acceptance, you feel validated and as if you're doing a great job, but the second something slightly negative happens you're at the bottom of the totem pole. Feeling like an absolute failure and honestly, crying yourself to sleep at night. Sure, this company does promote within and you'll see expediate advancements, job opportunities, and even more money. But the truth of the matter is, it's all a front. They want you to believe it's like a giant family and they are there for you, but in reality, they are not. They care only about their investors and not about the people running their investments. The clearest way to see this is through their mission statement, it puts investors first, residents second and employees last. At first, I understood it, it made sense to me, but over time I looked at it with a different approach. Their employees are who will make the residents happy and happy residents means more money for your investors. So, this means it should be employees first, residents second and investors last. Not to mention that there is absolutely no work life balance. Your personal life means absolutely nothing to them. I had to have surgery one day and was made to come into work afterwards (literally on the same day.) I can count on one hand the amount of days I missed work through all the years working for them, but when I was extremely sick and was still working from home, I was constantly getting emails, phone calls, and texts to see when I could come back to the office. (I was only out for 3 days.) Another employee had to have a medical procedure and was asked to change the date of it because it was a conflict with upper managements schedule. I can understand how I may sound like a bitter ex-employee, but the sad truth is, I’ve been gone for a little bit and I have received so many resumes from their current employees who are begging to leave. I have heard all the same stories from their other employees about how they long for that acceptance because like any abusive relationship their words talk up your self esteem and is the only thing you hold on to when they rip you apart, but at some point, it just isn’t enough anymore. CAF is a lot of broken promises and a false sense of security. There is not training department and live based off of a “trial and error” mindset; however, if that error is too large then it’s all on you. There is absolutely no communication, they will schedule things on your property, not tell you about it and then get mad at you when you didn’t tell the residents. I stayed with CAF for far too long especially with a company that provides so many headaches, late nights, and many tears with no 401K.

I love this company!! If you are a hard worker who appreciates being recognized and valued CAF will more than give you that. We constantly recognize each other’s accomplishments. Very seriously DAILY! Every accomplishment, every met goal, almost met goal, lease, any update is an opportunity to celebrate a CAF employee. Not just with your team, but the entire company is made aware is your successes. Furthermore, education is never ending. We are always learning and refining our skills not just for our current roles but the next level up as well. It Won’t take you long to go from leasing consultant to property manager as we are constantly growing, there is always a need to educate, train, and promote. While short notice is given in regards to promotions, which I LOVE Personally! Support and education for your new role is there all the time! I am close with two of our regionals, so far they’re the ones I’ve met in person, and I can call either of them literally at any moment with any question about anything! As a result of a short notice promotion my PM received, I am currently the acting assistant manager. I have learned more about property management this last month than I ever did with any other company! CAF guarantees continued employment when properties sell.
The good things about being working through and supporting a sell are; learning how to conduct and prepare for due diligence.  It’s definitely a resume booster! And more importantly preparing for due dilligence has given me the opportunity to learn about many factors that go into selling and buying a property which are invaluable to say the least! Not only will due diligence knowledge make you more valuable to future employers but it helps you be an even greater at the next CAF property. We are not a huge company YET, but we’re on our way to amazing things! New departments are sure to develop. CAF does not require anyone to stay late to complete their work, FINISH TOMORROW! There’s always going to be something to catch up on at most stabalized properties. I personally don’t mind getting to work super early or staying as late as “I feel” I need to. I truly love my job! The saying goes “do something you love so much, you’d do it for free”. For me, property management is that something.
I can’t close without saying this: I only anticipate 3 things. More Luxury Lease Ups, Stabalized Class A Properties which are already in works, and bigger bonuses for leasing and delinquency. However, as I said, WE ARE NOT A HUGE COMPANY YET, I will say this; the leasing bonuses here are larger than one large company I know of. please be patient and know we are greatly valued at CAF. Things are only going to improve. Personally, This is the best company I’ve ever worked for. I never leave reviews but CAF really deserves it.

I have been with CAF for almost 2 and a half years, and was hired on with no leasing/fair housing experience. Because I was so eager to learn I was promoted fairly quickly and moved to a larger property not long after. I love my company, I love the family atmosphere, and the growth/urge to promote. BUT my biggest concern/issue is that they may promote to fast, there is a lack of training within the company, not like reports and how to lease but the LEGAL things, fair housing, how to handle certain situations and so on. We are growing and promoting so fast that they sometimes throw people into situations that they may not be ready for or can take on. 
Next concern would be pay, sometimes they give someone the bare minimum compared to other companies. I have talked to numerous managers and say they make LESS as a manager then they did as an assistant because of the lack of bonuses which I think should be compensated back to our hard working managers. And a lot of employees were upset about not having a Christmas party and were expecting a larger bonus but was sadly disappointed. 

Overall I love my company and do not want to leave anytime soon! But if pay does not permit I may have no other choice. We are a fast paced management company that is constantly growing, planning resident events for all communities, they acknowledge their employees and make us feel like a family.

Working for CAF has been an absolutely amazing experience for me. I can confidently say that the company culture is truly top-notch, and it's all thanks to the amazing leadership of the executive team. Their influence is felt throughout the entire organization, and it is incredibly inspiring to see how they lead by example.

At CAF, everything we do is carried out with the utmost care and attention to detail. The team is always striving to achieve excellence in everything we do, and it is truly a joy to be a part of such a dedicated group of individuals. Collaboration is highly valued here, and everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and thoughts. The positive and supportive environment at CAF fosters creativity, and I find myself constantly learning and growing as a professional.

One of the things that I appreciate the most about CAF is the sense of job security that comes with working here. It's clear that the executive team is fully invested in our success, both as an organization and as individuals. They go above and beyond to ensure that we have everything we need to perform our jobs to the best of our abilities, and it's incredibly reassuring to know that they have our backs.

Overall, I feel incredibly fortunate to work for such an amazing company. CAF is truly a special place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a positive and rewarding work environment.

I started working for CAF about 3 years ago, and have never felt so passionate about a company before. 

I came into CAF right out of high school, even though I was young, and had so much more experience to gain... they saw my worth and gave me this amazing opportunity. 

I didn’t know my career path or where my path was taking me, until I joined this company. From the moment I learned the ways for my first position with leasing,  I knew that this was going to be my career and that I wanted to grow! I saw so many employees being promoted and recognized for their hard work and wanted that to be me more then anything. 

They have not only shown me how to do my job and how to be perfect at it... but they have also taught me life lessons and has made me grow within myself. 

CAF not only cares for their residents, but also cares for their employees which a lot of companies don’t have. 

They will bend over backwards to show that they have your back, and will always help you with a guiding hand. I am so appreciative of this company and can’t wait to watch myself grow even more with them. This company will get you to where you want to be. 

Thank you CAF for being my home!!

I have been with CAF Management for 3 years and this company truly lives up to it's name. I started as a leasing agent and quickly was recognized for my hard work, dedication, and overall positive attitude which landed me multiple promotions and I am now a Property Manager gaining years of experience in a very short time frame. 

This company provides over 10 paid holidays, paid time off, dental, health, life & vision insurance. Not only do they offer health benefits they also give you a housing discount. 

I know, everything above sounds enticing, huh? Well there is more, not only do you get to shake hands with the companies CEO &CFO, you have multiple run ins a year with the President, VP, Regional Manager, Corporate Staff and no lie they remember your face and name. It feels AMAZING to be recognized and known in a company that is growing vastly. 

This is a place you can work that makes you feel important and recognized for your hard work! CAF Management is truly a company that cares about their employees and makes it a point to know everyone on board. 

Big thank you to CAF for exceeding expectations every single day!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part was working with the leasing agent and the residents.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working under my direct manager. Their leadership style involved deflecting accountability and prioritizing personal image over team success. Employees were discouraged from asking questions or learning, communication often relied on gossip rather than direct feedback, and people were reprimanded for following instructions they were given. This made the environment stressful, unpredictable, and unsupportive of growth.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Poor leadership significantly impacted the culture. Managers did not promote team success and were quick to deflect responsibility. Gossip and lack of support were common, leading to low morale and high stress.

CAF missed the mark and comes up short of overall workplace goal achievement. This was the best-worst experience I have encountered in the multifamily industry. The Houston Leadership is a dictator and abrasive. They have no respect for their teammates nor neither their residents. There is not formal plan of action nor training. You are expected to guess and hope for the best. Favoritism is a key element in their employment practices. There seems to be a lot of gossip that is transferred from upper management down. The leaders of this firm wear rose-colored glasses and fail to see what is truly happening in their faces. Overall, CAF could be a force to be reckoned with. However, they have much work to do.

In the beginning this company was absolutely amazing but that all changed really quick. This company works with owners who have no money and expect you to run a property with zero funds. They blame everything on their employees and have zero accountability. When you tell them their flaws it's crickets but they quick to try to tell you what the employees need to do better on. This company only sees you as a number and can't keep workers what so ever. If you want to be valued please run the opposite way. They will kick you out your apartment the moment you quit. They are perfect and the problem will always be you. I can name so much more but we would be reading for decades of I did that.

CAF Management basically got big over night. At one point the company was small enough that you knew everyone's name in the DFW area and now it's hard to keep up with all the property names in their portfolios. This company is great and the vice president is amazing! However, they have a problem with making promises they can't keep. They were great at promoting at the beginning and then started hiring outside which didn't seem to work for any of their properties. There are still people who have worked within the company getting promoted, but some people seem to get passed up for unknown reasons. I LOVE working for CAF but wish their communication line was more productive.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Leasing consultant 61 salaries reported	$18.28 per hour
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Maintenance technician 51 salaries reported	$23.59 per hour
Lead maintenance 21 salaries reported	$30.88 per hour
Assistant property manager 16 salaries reported	$21.28 per hour

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