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A new survey shows that multifamily landlords are increasingly worried about late payments from their tenants, a result that isn’t overly surprising as rising costs on items such as groceries, healthcare and transportation continue to stress consumers, including many renters. RentRedi, which provides property management software for real estate investors, published its Rent Collection Survey Dec. 15. This survey marked the first time that RentRedi expanded its research to include direct insights from not only landlords but renters. The big takeaway from the survey? A growing number of landlords worry that their tenants will miss or skip their monthly rental payments as rising costs... Read more
Consistent rent collection and steady income remain two of the biggest challenges landlords face. A multifamily business can only succeed when rent is paid consistently....
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...
The new year doesn’t just bring new gifts and new resolutions. It also brings new laws. State and local lawmakers have a lot on tap for 2026 when it comes to housing...
Landlord anxiety is rising about late rent payments and here is a new study that shows four tools that can help tenants pay on time. A new study offers data-backed...
Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident that tenants will pay their rent on time and will not do damage to your rental property? You can’t trust your intuition or cross your fingers when you sign a lease with a tenant. Without careful screening, you may have to eventually contend with tenants who don’t uphold their lease obligations. Here’s how to safeguard your property and financial interests from deadbeat tenants: 1. Thorough tenant screening Implement a robust screening process: An immediate, comprehensive landlord credit check will help shield your real estate assets against deadbeat tenants, expensive eviction costs... Read more
Key Takeaways Rent payments rose to 83.5% in October, marking a second consecutive month of improvement. Late payments remain elevated, exceeding 10% for nine straight...
A new survey reveals persistent multifamily renter defaults driven largely by economic instability that are placing increasing pressure on operations. A national survey...
Every apartment operator wants their communities to be both profitable and occupied, but many lack a clear strategy for setting rent prices that achieve those goals. As...
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,...
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