Coordinated Advisory for DC Multifamily Owners

Five essential services for the full lifecycle of 4–20 unit buildings—sell, exchange, refinance, plan, and optimize taxes in Washington, DC.

Find Out What Your DC Multifamily Building Is Worth

Specialized advisory for DC multifamily owners of 4–20 unit buildings

UMA provides a comprehensive, advisory‑led brokerage suite designed to help multifamily owners protect value, reduce risk, and execute seamless exits. Every service is built for the financial, regulatory, and strategic realities of DC multifamily — not general real estate.

Multifamily Sale Advisory (Primary Service)

We help owners understand exactly how to maximize value and minimize friction during a sale.

What we advise on:

  • Institutional valuation & underwriting
  • Exit timing strategy (market + compliance cycles)
  • Buyer strategy (investor vs owner‑occupant positioning)
  • TOPA notice strategy, exemptions, and execution
  • DOPA risk and mitigation planning
  • Rent control impact on pricing and underwriting
  • NOI optimization before listing
  • Pre‑sale compliance review
  • Tenant communication strategy
  • Market positioning for stronger offers
Schedule a Strategic Exit Consultation

1031 Exchange Strategy Advisory

Protect gains. Structure replacement strategy. Avoid timing mistakes.

We help with:

  • 1031 timing and identification windows
  • Avoiding boot and tax leakage
  • Replacement property strategy (multifamily, mixed‑use, commercial)
  • DST vs direct ownership decisions
  • Debt and equity structuring
Book a 1031 Strategy Consultation

Debt & Refinance Advisory

Refinancing is not rate shopping — it is capital strategy.

We evaluate:

  • Refinance vs sell decision analysis
  • DSCR and LTV underwriting expectations
  • Debt maturity risk and timing
  • Institutional lender preparation
  • Exit constraint mapping
Book a Refinance Strategy Session

Legacy & Estate Planning Advisory

Turn multifamily assets into structured generational wealth.

We advise on:

  • Trust structures (revocable, irrevocable, dynasty)
  • Generational wealth transfer planning
  • Asset protection strategies
  • Tax‑efficient structuring
  • Integration with exit and 1031 strategy
Schedule Legacy Planning Consultation

Cost Segregation & Tax Strategy Advisory

Reduce tax exposure. Increase long‑term returns.

We help with:

  • Cost segregation timing optimization
  • Engineering + tax specialist coordination
  • 1031 integration with depreciation strategy
  • Multi‑year tax planning alignment
Book Tax Strategy Review

Urban Multifamily Advisory Compliance Hub

Explore the regulations, compliance requirements, and operational challenges that affect the value, performance, and future sale of Washington, DC multifamily properties.

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TOPA

As of December 31, 2025, DC’s TOPA rules changed significantly for 2–4 unit rental housing accommodations. These properties are now exempt from TOPA purchase rights unless owned in majority by a business corporation.

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DOPA

The District Opportunity to Purchase Act (DOPA) gives the District of Columbia a secondary right to purchase multifamily buildings with five (5) or more rental units.

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Rent Control

Rent control is a pivotal valuation variable for 4–20 unit multifamily housing providers in Washington, DC.

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BBL & Proactive Code Inspection

Operating a 4–20 unit multifamily property in Washington, DC requires strict compliance with municipal licensing and property maintenance standards.

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Landlord-Tenant Court & Evictions

Regaining possession of a residential unit in Washington, DC is an intricately complex legal process. Under D.C. Official Code § 42-3505.01, the District operates under some of the most aggressive tenant-protection laws in the nation.

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Request a Customized Building Valuation

Whether you’re refinancing, selling, applying for a loan, or planning an exit, know exactly where your building’s value stands in today’s market.

Request a Valuation

Get a Compliance Position Review

Before filing an eviction, submitting a hardship petition, raising rents, or preparing for a sale, understand your building’s regulatory exposure and required steps.

Get a Compliance Review