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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. When tenants stop paying, your cash flow and overall investment can be quickly affected. By the end of 2024, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reported that roughly 14% of households were behind on rent, representing nearly six million Americans. Could your next tenant be one of them? While a thorough tenant background check can help you avoid potential problems, even responsible renters can face unexpected hardships, such as job loss, family emergencies, or other life events that disrupt their ability to... Read more
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...
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 months in 2025. Full-payment rate held steady at 94.8%, showing resilience despite payment delays. Western states led performance, with Alaska, Utah, and Montana posting the highest on-time rates. Modest Gains Hint At Sector Stabilization For the second consecutive month, independently operated rentals posted a slight improvement in rent payment performance. These properties are typically managed by smaller, non-institutional landlords. October’s on-time payment rate rose to 83.5%, up nearly a... Read more
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,...
Key Takeaways On-time rent payments rose to 83.1% in September 2025 — a 58 bps month-over-month increase. Despite the gain, on-time payment rates have declined...
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