Business Details
Your Trusted Property Management Partner in the Midwest
Ludwig and Company and Company has been a trusted leader in property management for over 30 years, specializing in rental apartment communities across the Midwest. Our hands-on approach combines industry expertise with personalized service to maximize value for clients and ensure resident satisfaction. We manage diverse portfolios including affordable tax credit, government subsidized, luxury, and senior living communities. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our accurate financial reporting, compliance expertise, and proactive facilities management.With a dedicated team of professionals, we partner with clients from project inception through lease-up, offering tailored strategies to meet each community's unique needs. Our reputation is built on decades-long client relationships and a relentless focus on safeguarding investments while enhancing property value.
Services
Property Management
Tax Credit Assistance
Compliance Management
Financial Reporting
Facilities Oversight
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized property management experience across diverse housing types
- Our hands-on team provides personalized strategies for each community's unique needs
- We maintain 100% compliance with tax credit and government reporting requirements
- Our GAAP-compliant financial reporting mirrors public accounting standards for accuracy
- We partner with clients from project inception through lease-up and long-term management
Services
Property Management
We provide comprehensive management for rental apartment communities including operations, maintenance, and resident services. Our team ensures optimal property performance through proactive strategies and regular communication with stakeholders. With expertise in both market-rate and subsidized housing, we deliver tailored solutions that protect investments and enhance community value.
Tax Credit Assistance
Our specialists guide clients through the tax credit application process with state housing authorities. We handle due diligence documentation, construction phase support, and lease-up monitoring to meet financing requirements. This service ensures compliance with regulatory standards while maximizing available tax incentives for affordable housing developments.
Compliance Management
We maintain strict compliance with tax credit and government subsidy requirements through organized documentation systems. Our team ensures accurate reporting to housing authorities, timely inspections, and proper resident certification. This service protects clients' tax credits and safeguards their investments through meticulous record-keeping and proactive communication with regulatory bodies.
Financial Reporting
We deliver GAAP-compliant financial management including rent collection, vendor payments, and monthly reporting. Our CFO-led team provides audit-ready records that minimize costs and streamline year-end processes. This service offers clients transparent financial oversight with the accuracy and presentation standards of a public accounting firm.
Facilities Oversight
Our facilities team supervises major repairs and capital improvements across all managed properties. We coordinate bids, implement REAC inspection preparation plans, and provide budget recommendations. This service ensures properties maintain high standards through expert project management and ongoing maintenance team support.
People
Alan Ludwig
Chairman / Principal
With over 30 years in property management, Alan Ludwig and Company and Company leads strategic direction while maintaining focus on client relationships and community development.
Richard Goldstein
Executive Vice President / Principal
Richard Goldstein oversees executive operations, leveraging decades of experience in affordable housing to ensure compliance and financial performance standards.
Meredith Duke
Chief Financial Officer
Meredith Duke manages financial operations with a public accounting background, implementing rigorous GAAP-compliant procedures and audit preparation systems.
Tom Wojtas
Director of Facilities Management
Tom Wojtas leads facilities management with expertise in REAC inspections, capital project oversight, and maintenance team development across all managed properties.
Rose Wellington
Director of Compliance
Rose Wellington ensures regulatory compliance through systematic documentation management and direct communication with housing authorities and investors.
Questions
What types of properties do you manage?
We manage diverse properties including affordable tax credit, government subsidized, luxury market-rate, and independent senior living communities across the Midwest.
How do you handle tax credit compliance?
Our dedicated compliance team manages documentation, resident certification, and reporting requirements to protect tax credits and ensure regulatory adherence.
What financial reporting services do you provide?
We offer GAAP-compliant accounting with monthly reports, audit preparation, and transparent financial tracking mirroring public accounting standards.
Do you assist with new property development?
Yes, we partner from project inception through lease-up, providing due diligence support, construction phase guidance, and financing documentation assistance.
How is facilities maintenance managed?
Our facilities team oversees capital improvements, coordinates bids, and prepares properties for REAC inspections while mentoring on-site maintenance staff.
