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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 2024 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…
Builder sentiment and output reaching record lows
Darla Mercado of CNBC reports that the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.5% last week, signaling a cautious stance amid growing concerns over stagflation and tariff-driven inflation. While…
The Top Texas Rental Property Tax Deductions to Know
As a Texas rental property owner, you can typically reduce your tax bill through specific deductions for mortgage interest, property taxes, expenses, insurance, and depreciation. Using these tax benefits can…
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The Top Florida Rental Property Tax Deductions to Know
Florida rental property owners can typically cut their tax bill through deductions for mortgage interest, operating expenses, insurance, and depreciation. These tax benefits can significantly reduce what you owe and…
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The Top Tax Deductions for North Carolina Rental Property
From mortgage interest to maintenance costs, North Carolina offers a range of tax breaks that can significantly boost your investment returns. Before you file your next tax return, let’s break…
Mom and pop investors on the rise
Kiri Blakeley of Realtor.com reports that investor activity held steady in 2024, with 13% of homes purchased by investors, just shy of the 2022 peak of 13.3%. Despite high home…
The Top New York Rental Property Tax Deductions to Know
Between property taxes, maintenance, and the day-to-day costs of ownership, it’s easy for profits to get squeezed in a state like New York, where expenses can add up quickly. That’s…
No rate cut in sight summer 2025
Courtenay Brown and Neil Irwin of Axios report that while May’s jobs report showed a headline gain of 139,000 payroll jobs, deeper metrics reveal a cooling labor market. Job growth…
Record 500,000 more sellers than buyers
Lily Katz and Asad Khan of Redfin report that the housing market now has 1.9 million active home listings against just 1.5 million buyers. This is an “unprecedented” 490,041-unit (34%)…
Calculating Flooring Depreciation Life on Rental Property
Many landlords focus solely on material costs and tenant preferences when selecting new flooring, overlooking how dramatically different depreciation schedules can affect their bottom line. What most don’t realize is…
