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Imagine having a $2,400 monthly mortgage payment, but only paying $600 out of pocket. The other three bedrooms? They’re covering the rest—plus utilities, plus extra that goes straight into a next investment property fund. This isn’t fantasy—it’s house hacking for beginners, the strategy that turns your biggest expense into your first real estate investment without needing a massive down payment or years of experience. Here’s what most people don’t realize: renting rooms in your primary residence isn’t just about saving money on housing. It’s about building wealth while learning the fundamentals of being a landlord with training wheels on.... Read more
New York City homeowners can now apply to add basement, attic, and backyard apartments to their existing properties. On Tuesday, the city launched an applications...
Key Takeaways More than 1,000 tenants living in Capital Realty Group-owned properties are organizing a multi-state tenant union campaign to push for collective...
Rent Prices Dropping Across All Unit Sizes Median rent declined across units in all size categories examined by realtor.com. Studio rents dropped to $1,430 per month,...
After multifamily REITs set near-record renewal rates through the first half of the year, renters are starting to look for new options that save them money or...
Key Takeaways Modular construction made up 8.8% of US apartment starts in 2024, showing its strongest adoption yet. A bipartisan Senate bill could modernize financing rules and clarify the difference between modular and manufactured housing. Developers like Resia, Greystar, and Ginosko are proving modular can cut costs, reduce waste, and deliver projects faster. According to Bisnow, Resia’s newest Florida apartment complex opened with kitchens and bathrooms manufactured 500 miles away in Georgia. The project highlights modular’s growing role in housing. The Modular Building Institute reports modular construction accounted for 8.8% of US apartment starts in 2024. Policy Push Could... Read more
The cost of renting a home in the U.S. has soared over the past 20 years, especially in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, as inventory tightened despite an...
Rents fell for the 25th straight month in August, with prices down 2.2% year-over-year and momentum shifting as more renters opt to move for better value amid an...
Key Takeaways On-time rent payments are slipping, with late payments reaching 11.7% in June 2025—the highest since mid-2024. Full rent collections remain steady,...
In April 2023, as a bitter debate raged between landlords, tenants and policymakers over how to bring vacant, low-cost apartments back to the rental market during a...
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