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A new federal housing law is putting limits on some of the country’s largest buyers of single-family homes. But for the typical independent landlord, the story is less about new restrictions and more about how the rules could change competition for rental properties. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which became law on July 11, 2026, generally prohibits certain large institutional investors from purchasing additional single-family homes. The restriction applies to for-profit entities that control at least 350 single-family homes and is scheduled to take effect January 7, 2027. Small and midsize landlords are not subject to the purchase restriction. Could Small Investors Face Less... Read more
By Taylor Avakian, Principal Broker & Founder of The Group CRE A couple of years ago I toured a fourplex on one of the hill streets above Sunset, a few blocks up...
Apartment owners often think of a property as one investment. For federal depreciation, however, that single purchase can contain many different assets. The roof,...
Deciding which amenities to include in modern apartment buildings continues to grow in importance for multifamily developers and owners. Amenities essentially elevate...
The data for investors is clear: National multifamily headlines are averaging out a story that isn’t average at all. Asking prices for U.S. multifamily...
Introduction: Why Small Multifamily Investors Are Focusing on Tax Strategy in 2026 Real estate investors are no longer evaluating deals solely on cap rates, rent growth, or financing terms. In 2026, one of the most important drivers of performance is after-tax cash flow. For small multifamily investors (owners of duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and small apartment buildings) tax efficiency has become a key lever for improving returns in a tighter margin environment. One of the most effective tools available is cost segregation, a strategy that accelerates depreciation and increases early-year tax deductions on investment properties. The IRS provides general guidance on depreciation methods... Read more
Home renovations can improve both the comfort and long-term value of your property, but they often come with unpredictable costs and timelines. A home equity line of...
The short answer is yes — but not in the way most landlords think. Window cleaning does not add a fixed dollar amount to an appraisal. What it does is remove a visible...
When you look at things, it’s every landlord’s dream. The tenant’s been there for over a year, they’ve never been late with paying rent, repairs are...
Renting or buying? These two options represent the primary paths available to a home. Of course, there are outliers such as living rent-free with friends, family, or...
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