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Chandan’s Economic April data shows the independent rental market starting to stabilize. On-time rent payments increased to 84.5%, marking the sixth gain in the past seven months. Full payment rates reached 97.2%, the strongest level since May 2025. That’s the improvement. Here’s the part that matters. On-time payments are still down 119 basis points year over year, and late payments remain elevated in the 12% to 13% range, well above historical norms. In practice, landlords are getting paid. Just not on time. That timing gap creates real pressure. Debt service, taxes, insurance, and operating expenses are fixed. Cash flow is not. For smaller operators especially, that... Read more
The “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) concept is considered relatively new. But according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, BNPL is an overhaul and rebrand of...
Renting property always carries some level of risk. Even tenants who appear financially stable and responsible can present challenges when it comes to paying rent on...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Student loan delinquencies among renters more than doubled between January and May 2025, jumping from 14.5% to 31.4%, according to TransUnion. Millions of...
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...
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...
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