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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 2022 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…
Highest interest rate increase since 1987
Flávia Furlan Nunes of Housing Wire starts off the week by outlining that it was only a year ago that the 30-year fixed rate was 2.93%. Last week, we saw…
Experts don’t believe we are in a housing bubble
The luxury real estate segment surged throughout the pandemic, with prices rising faster than most other classes of residential real estate. That has come to an end, according to Redfin…
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Rentec Direct vs. Buildium: A head-to-head comparison
Rentec Direct and Buildium are 2 popular software systems used by landlords and property managers for residential rental property. Both companies provide owners with various features, including marketing and advertising…
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Buildium vs. TenantCloud: Which tool is right for you?
Buildium and TenantCloud are 2 of the most well-known online property management software solutions for real estate investors. Both offer various features and tools, including listing syndication of vacant units,…
6 benefits of having a real estate license as an investor
An investor doesn’t need to have a real estate license. After all, if you’re buying rental property for your own business, why bother with hanging a certificate in a broker’s…
Can you use H&R Block tax software for rental properties?
H&R Block has become one of the most recognized names in the tax preparation business. The company operates around 12,000 retail tax offices in the U.S., Canada, and Australia and,…
The rise of negative leverage
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reported recently that home prices jumped again 20.6% year-over-year in March, with Tampa, Phoenix, and Miami leading the highest gains among larger cities. Craig J.…
Can landlords use TaxAct for their rental properties?
Mark Twain once said that the only difference between a taxman and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. While that may be a bit of an exaggeration,…
The depreciation life of rental property appliances
Investing in real estate comes with many tax benefits that can help an investor significantly reduce tax liability. The write-offs range from mortgage interest and business expense deductions to depreciation…
