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Introduction to investing in the ‘missing middle’ and workforce housing
Over the last several years investment in the multifamily housing sector has been increasing. In its 2019 Apartment Housing Outlook publication, the National Apartment Association reports that over 40% of…
The 2023 landlord insurance guide you can’t afford to miss
The surest way to derail any real estate business is a failure to protect yourself and your assets. Insurance isn’t the most exciting topic, but if you don’t properly cover…
Fannie Mae says expect a mild recession in 2024
Fannie Mae released a commentary last week indicating that it expects a recession in 2024, with a rebound coming the following year. The combination of employment gains and a deceleration…
The 6 best TurboTenant alternatives for 2023
TurboTenant is a popular property management software solution for simplifying the daily tasks of managing rental properties. However, TurboTenant has its share of limitations. If you’re seeking greater insight into…
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Stessa vs. Innago: Which software is right for you?
As a landlord, you have quite a few property management software options to choose from, each of which takes a slightly different approach to tackling your rental business needs. Figuring…
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Home purchases fall through at the highest rate in Q3 2023
Orphe Divounguy of Zillow starts this week by reporting that new housing starts and permits barely increased in October as builders remain cautious amidst high-interest rates. Housing permits issued in…
Apartment rent set to decline in 2024
Redfin released its monthly data showing that nationwide rents remained flat in October, sitting at $1,978, a year-over-year drop of 0.3%. This is down 3.7% from the $2,054 record-high set…
This lawsuit may upend agent commissions
A federal jury in Kansas City last week in the Sitzer/Burnett case found the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other national brokers guilty of “colluding to inflate real estate…
Get ready for more office-to-residential conversions in 2024
The White House last week announced several initiatives to encourage more office-to-residential conversions across the country. Here are some of the highlights from the announcement: The Department of Transportation (DOT)…
Tenant screening questions to help find the perfect renter
Gauging the suitability of a prospective tenant means asking the right questions to help you spot potential problems and reduce the likelihood of having to pursue evictions or get caught…
5 best alternatives to QuickBooks for rental property
Landlords using QuickBooks(R) to manage their rental property accounting sometimes find that it’s not the ideal option for their business. What if there was a tool that handles your financial…
