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The city of Los Angeles will begin tracking how large corporate buyers impact the housing market by studying ownership of rental properties. The Los Angeles Housing Department will determine how to categorize the city’s landlords and review the effects of institutional owners on tenants, homeowners and small landlords. The department will focus on whether large owners negatively impact renters or push out individual and sometimes first-time buyers. Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who authored the original motion, told the council that her goal for keeping tabs on the “mass corporatization” of ownership was to better inform policymaking and avoid inadvertently creating... Read more
Up-front rental costs — from application fees to broker commissions — are adding thousands of dollars to move-in expenses, exacerbating affordability challenges...
Most multifamily marketers know the obvious fair housing violations. No one’s writing “singles only” in a listing description. But the violations that...
Discover the hidden costs of tenant turnover and learn strategies to reduce vacancies. Complete breakdown of expenses, time investments, and proven retention tactics for...
A New York appeals court struck down a state law banning discrimination against tenants who use Section 8 vouchers, ruling that the 2019 source-of-income protections...
Are you looking to maximize your tax savings while investing in real estate? Understanding how depreciation affects the tax basis of an asset is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Depreciation allows you to reduce taxable income, but it also lowers your property’s tax basis, which can impact your taxes when you sell. In this article, we’ll break down the basics of depreciation, how it affects your investment strategy, and what you need to know about the tax implications. By the end, you’ll have actionable insights to help you make informed decisions and optimize your real estate returns. Let’s dive into how depreciation shapes your investment’s financial... Read more
Many of us use or work with rental housing in some way. Maybe you have been — or are currently — a renter. Or maybe you own a rental property, operate a property...
At the federal level, landlords must comply with several key laws that protect tenants. These mainly address housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Multifamily fraud investigations at Fannie Mae dropped to 12 in 2025, down from 193 in 2024. The agency confirmed 87 fraud cases in 2024 but saw none in a...
In property management, strong customer service is often praised as the key to successful leasing and resident retention. Leasing professionals are encouraged to be...
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