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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 2021 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…
Should you invest in student housing? Pros, cons, & tips for college rentals
This is a guest post from Emma Dudley over at SparkRental College campuses create enormous demand for housing. From undergrad to graduate students, professors and administrators to janitors, and…
Alternative energy and the future of housing
As Texas experiences the terrible toll of the winter storm that crippled the state, discussions are being had about alternative energy solutions. Zachary Evans of Yahoo! News reports that New…
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The boom in the luxury property market: 2021 data
With the eviction moratorium extended until the spring, landlords throughout the country are keeping their eyes on unpaid rent data. Anna Bahney of CNN opens up the week with details…
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The extended housing boom in 2021
Affordability is becoming more challenging as housing prices continue to rise. And, according to Redfin, 2021 won’t see any slowdown in housing prices. According to their report, homebuyer demand is…
President Biden’s housing moves
President Biden has not wasted any time with policy moves. And, housing has been no exception. Here’s an overview of the President’s steps to date, and a look at how…
What is an eviction notice? [+ state-by-state resources]
It’s a fact of life in the rental property business that sometimes, despite a landlord’s best efforts, a tenant will need to be evicted. In the current pandemic times, evictions…
Home construction on a rapid upward trajectory to start 2021
The pace of home construction in the U.S. is on a rapid upward trajectory. According to new U.S. Census Bureau data released last week, building permits in December were up…
Spotlight on single-family home rentals in 2021
If you own a portfolio of single-family homes (SFHs), demographic and economic trends are in your favor. SFHs comprise 16 million rental housing units in the U.S., according to Joe…
The CARES Act relief package, taxes, and real estate investors
At the end of December 2020, former President Trump signed into law the latest set of stimulus; aimed to extend the COVID-19 pandemic and economic relief efforts. This was an…