In a recent Zillow Research article, a panel of housing experts discussed the supply shortage in the U.S. Their findings? Source: Zillow In a March report, Moody’s Analytics reported that the…
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U.S. Cities Where Rents Changed the Most Since COVID-19
Prices for single-family rental units have soared over the past year as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted households to reevaluate their living spaces. Lower-priced units increased 3.2%, while higher-priced single-family rentals…
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How to Create an Accurate Pro Forma in Real Estate
Real estate investors purchase rental property for the cash flow the property’s rent roll will generate. A real estate pro forma is used by buyers and sellers to project the…
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15 Free or Low-Cost Ways to Check a Tenant’s Rental History
The more reliable and consistent cash flow a rental property generates, the more successful you’ll be as a real estate investor. Solid cash flow begins by renting to the most…
4 Little-Known Ways Investors Find Off Market Properties
There are fewer homes for sale on the market than ever before, but there are still good deals to find when you know where to look. A big mistake that…
How to Calculate ROI on a Rental Property to Uncover Good Deals
Three main reasons people invest in real estate are for the recurring income, potential appreciation in property value over the long term, and the tax benefits that rental property owners…
What is a Rent Roll (Plus a Free Rent Roll Template)
Of all the documents, analyses, and financial reports that real estate investors have at their disposal, the rent roll is one of the most valuable. Buyers use a rent roll…
How to Calculate Gross Rent Multiplier & Uses for Investors
Trying to determine which rental property is the better investment can be incredibly confusing, especially if you are just beginning to invest in real estate. Fortunately, there are several key…
Cap Rate vs. ROI: The Difference & Why It Matters to Investors
Two of the most useful financial metrics real estate investors use to forecast the potential return from rental property are cap rate and ROI. One calculation measures what the return…