QuickBooks has been around for nearly 40 years, and is a brand name that many people are familiar with. While the software is general purpose, it can be used for…
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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…
Jobs data signals rate cut pause in January 2025
Sarah Wolak of HousingWire reports on the ongoing devastating fires surrounding Los Angeles. These wildfires, burning over 60 square miles, have displaced more than 150,000 residents, killed 24 people, and…
How DOGE could impact real estate
Joel Berner of Realtor.com starts this week by reporting that mortgage rates continued climbing into 2025. Freddie Mac reported a 6-basis-point increase in the 30-year mortgage rate to 6.91%, the…
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Housing market to remain subdued in 2025
Mark Worley of Redfin reports on housing prices, highlighting that home prices rose 0.5% in November 2024, marking the third consecutive month of such growth. Year-over-year, prices increased 5.7%, the…
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2025 housing market and real estate predictions
As we look to close out the year, several outlets have been reporting housing market predictions for 2025. Starting with Redfin, which reports that pent-up demand will drive a modest…
10 best rental property software (Head-to-head comparison)
Property owners often deal with a lot of mundane tasks, such as: Collecting rent Balancing income and expenses Running numbers to understand each property’s financial performance Screening potential new tenants…
The top California rental property tax deductions to know
As a California rental property owner, the state tax code allows you to claim deductions for mortgage interest, property taxes, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and even depreciation. Taking advantage of all…
Construction boom set for 2025
Samantha Delouya of CNN reports that President-elect Donald Trump will attempt to end Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s conservatorship. These government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) guarantee 70% of U.S. mortgages, raising concerns…
REI Hub vs. QuickBooks: 2025 head-to-head comparison
REI Hub and QuickBooks are two popular solutions landlords use to track their income and expenses. In this guide, we compiled everything you need to know about each platform into…
Investor home purchases flatline end of 2024
Brooklee Han of HousingWire reports that the $418M antitrust settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and plaintiffs in the commission lawsuit was granted final approval on November 27,…
