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How to buy and finance apartment buildings

Apartment building loans are a lot like other residential real estate financing. It all starts with a property, borrower and lender, and it all ends, if all goes well, with a closed loan and newly purchased or refinanced property. Here’s a guide to what borrowers need to know about how to buy and finance apartment buildings: What constitutes an apartment building? Detached homes, condominiums, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes typically are classified as one-to-four-unit properties, or one-to-fours. Properties that have five or more dwellings are categorized as apartment buildings or multifamily housing. A loan for a duplex, triplex or fourplex doesn’t differ much (if at all)... Read more

By Christy Matte You’ve got contractors showing up at one property in half an hour, tenants locked out of another across town, and complaints of a suspicious person...

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Today on The Property Management Show, Robert Locke is joining us to talk about how to structure your business without growing pains. This probably sounds impossible,...

Freddie Mac, the country’s largest backer of apartment loans, is rolling out a new program that will offer lower-cost financing to owners who agree to cap rent...

The Pros & Cons of Owning a Rental Property

Being a land baron — it’s an appealing idea, isn’t it? Real estate is a notoriously stable long-term investment, but it’s not for everyone. There are both advantages and disadvantages to owning a rental property – here are a few to consider when considering owning a rental property. Pro: You Get Multiple Sources of Revenue Even a single rental property will increase your net worth in several different ways. You’ll get income from your tenants and your property will appreciate in value over time. Any improvements you make to the property yourself will further increase the value of the asset. When you have multiple properties, the income potential is even more considerable. You... Read more

Highlights: Almost 283,000 new apartments are expected for completion by the end of 2018, 11% less than last year. Apartment construction peaked in 2017, finally...

 “I didn’t know” is not an acceptable defense if you face a discrimination charge, so the Grace Hill training tip of the week focuses on assistance animals and...

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One of the main factors that will make or break your apartment budget is the quality of resident you attract. A high-quality resident is someone who pays rent on time,...