Why Choose Lustra?
Occupancy Isn't Luck. It's Lustra.
Lustra's Mission: At Lustra Multifamily Consulting, we don’t just market apartments, we engineer demand and build loyalty. We partner with developers, owners, and operators to accelerate lease-ups, unlock occupancy opportunities, and keep communities buzzing with energy. Our mission is simple: transform empty units into thriving communities that people want to stay in, with marketing that drives performance and fosters lasting resident connections.
Lustra Multifamily Consulting is a partner in performance with owners, operators, and developers, accelerating occupancy, elevating brand equity, and optimizing performance for lease-ups, occupancy growth, and resident experience.
Tailored Solutions
Drive Results & Maximize ROI
Unique client needs are met with tailored, data-driven solutions designed to optimize marketing spend, attract high-quality renters, and accelerate lease-ups without unnecessary waste. By aligning targeted marketing strategies with each community’s goals, we ensure every dollar works harder, driving measurable returns on investment while strengthening long‑term performance.
Our approach also integrates resident retention strategies that reduce turnover costs and protect asset value, creating a full‑funnel system that not only fills units faster but keeps residents longer. The result is a smarter, more efficient marketing engine built to maximize impact and minimize spend.
Market Expertise
Regional Market Intelligence
Multifamily expertise built on years of hands‑on experience across the Mid‑Atlantic, Sunbelt, and Midwest markets shapes every strategy, informed by daily tracking of regional trends, renter behavior, and competitive shifts. This deep market fluency enables strategies that are not only actionable but predictive, helping clients anticipate changes before they impact occupancy, demand, or revenue.
By understanding the nuances of each submarket, its seasonality, economic patterns, and leasing velocity drivers, Lustra's clients gain the clarity to make informed decisions that accelerate leasing and improve performance.
Client Collaboration
Partnership Approach
Developers, property management companies, and owners benefit from a collaborative approach that blends expert guidance, strategic insight, and hands‑on support. This partnership extends beyond individual projects, helping teams create consistency and cohesiveness across their entire portfolio’s marketing efforts and results.
By acting as a trusted partner to operators and bringing years of multifamily marketing experience to the table, Lustra helps streamline decision‑making, align brand and performance goals, and ensure every community is positioned for lasting success.
Client Success
Proven Results & Portfolio Impact
Client success is defined by measurable performance, not vague promises. Lease-ups exceed stabilization and pro forma goals, multichannel marketing efforts are fully aligned and performing at their highest potential, and strategic plans are built to generate both high-quality leads and sustained leasing velocity.
Success also extends beyond initial occupancy: stronger resident retention, reduced turnover costs, and happier on‑site teams all contribute to increased NOI and long‑term asset health. This is the standard of client success at Lustra.
Testimonials
Working with Lustra is more than a collaboration; it’s a strategic advantage. From tailored portfolio strategies to distinctive brand development, clients consistently highlight the transformative results of our expertise.
Miguel Gutierrez
Founder & CEO | Board Advisor
“I had the pleasure of working with Katie Nelson for over a decade. As the founder of Lustra Multifamily Consulting, Katie brings the same creativity and business-minded execution that consistently sets communities apart. Her deep expertise in multifamily marketing makes her an invaluable partner to any multifamily owner or operator.”
Dani Black
CFO | AppWorks
"Katie’s decades of multifamily experience shine through in everything she does. She’s a savvy marketing leader with deep industry knowledge, and her ability to translate that expertise into impactful strategies makes her an invaluable partner."
