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Winter is well underway, but it’s never not a good time to assess your building’s cold weather readiness, and to make any needed adjustments or repairs to keep things running smoothly (and warmly!) between now and the spring thaw. If your building is on the older side, smart, proactive winterization is even more important. Here are 10 tips for doing just that. 1. Know Your Heating System Like Family Steam and hot-water systems are old souls. Make sure boilers are serviced early, controls are calibrated, and safety valves actually work. If the boiler coughs, listen — it’s trying to tell you something. 2. Bleed Radiators (Yes, Every One) Air in the system equals cold... Read more
When homeownership and home sales plummeted in 2010 in the wake of the housing market collapse, investors responded by purchasing single-family homes and renting them...
Exploring how innovation is reshaping operations, enhancing resident experiences, and driving sustainability in multifamily housing Technology continues to evolve at an...
Today, well over half of U.S. households—between 66% and 75%—own a pet. Let’s break that down in the context of rental housing. With approximately 44.5 million...
After producing 10,000+ walkthrough video tours and photos for apartment communities nationwide, our in-house media team has learned one truth: Preparation makes or...
KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time rental payments in independent landlord properties rose to 83.7% in December 2025, up 73 basis points from November. Year-over-year, on-time payment rates are still lower, marking 29 months of annual declines in the independent landlord sector. Full-payment rates averaged 96.0% in 2025, exceeding 2024 averages despite late payments remaining elevated. Western states, especially South Dakota, Utah, and Alaska, led on-time payment performance in December 2025. Gradual Improvement in On-Time Collections According to Chandan Economics, independent landlord rental performance showed further positive momentum in December 2025. Chandan Economics reports that on-time... Read more
What if a landlord wants to end the lease early can the lease be broken by the landlord and under what circumstances? A rental contract is normally viewed as ironclad by...
Unlock the hidden tax treasures of VA loan-financed rental properties and supercharge your investment returns! Veterans Affairs (VA) loans are a valuable benefit for...
That extra bedroom in your home was once meant for guests, but for most of the year it sits empty. While it may seem convenient to have a spare room, paying for unused...
The American Dream is changing. In a world where flexibility beats fixation, the wealthy aren’t chasing full ownership — they’re chasing smarter exposure. Key...
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