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The conversation around cost management and compliance in property operations has always been delicate, but as we step into 2026, the connection between the two has never been more significant. The familiar saying “penny-wise and pound-foolish” continues to play out across the industry as companies attempt to reduce expenses without fully understanding the long-term financial consequences. In a year defined by shifting oversight, tightened budgets, and new enforcement dynamics, the cost of inadequate training has only become more apparent. A New Enforcement Landscape Taking Shape for 2026 After the major operational and staffing changes that affected HUD throughout 2025, many... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Multifamily forecast projects rent growth to slow to 2% by 2027, reflecting a return to pre-pandemic market norms. Annual completions are expected to...
Aging apartment buildings may not grab headlines like shiny new developments, but for multifamily investors, they’re often the real hidden goldmine. Across the U.S.,...
KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time rent payments rose to 83.7% in November, marking a third straight month of improvement. Full-payment rates remain strong in 2025, averaging 96.1%...
If you’re a new or prospective landlord, or just haven’t bought a rental property in a while, figuring out what rental properties to purchase and which to pass on...
Fraud is no longer hiding in the shadows. It’s being taught and sold in plain sight — sometimes with hashtags and tutorial videos. Across the multifamily housing industry, operators are seeing the effects firsthand: Fake documents are slipping through and unqualified tenants are being approved, resulting in rising eviction rates. On TikTok, an unexpected market has emerged where users trade tips and tools for falsifying income, employment and identity to gain access to rental housing. This trend is not limited to individual bad actors offering a forged pay stub here and there. It’s an entire “fraud kit,” complete with templated documents, spoofed phone numbers and instructions... Read more
Generation Z, born 1997 and 2012, accounts for 30.5% of all renters, which has increased 3.5% year-over-year. In fact, adults under 35 (including younger millennials)...
RCKRBX, the first multifamily market intelligence platform to deliver leading-indicator, demand-side data for the built world, released the findings from its inaugural...
In 2025, more investors are leaning toward turnkey properties because they offer something rare in real estate: simplicity. Fully renovated, move-in ready, and often...
Danielle Rickards is a 30-year-old single mother and a full-time caretaker to her 5-year-old daughter, who has a rare heart condition. For many Americans in similar...
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