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The Best Places to Buy Multifamily Properties?

What U.S. cities are the most profitable for multifamily investors in 2026? New research from LoopNet found that investors who are most interested in yield should investigate Detroit and Chicago, while those looking for the lowest average listing prices should look at El Paso, Cincinnati and San Antonio. Those are some of the key findings from LoopNet’s Most Profitable Cities for Multifamily Investments in 2026 report, released on Jan. 30. While no Midwest or Texas markets made LoopNet’s top-five list of best cities for multifamily investing in 2026, several of these markets did show up on other lists in the company’s report. For example, LoopNet said that investors prioritizing... Read more

When it comes to choosing between different flooring choices, the options can be surprisingly nuanced. This is particularly true for wood flooring vs. engineered wood....

While a potential rental property could look good in person and perhaps even on paper, it’s critical to evaluate the home’s potential as an income source. So...

A disciplined reset today sets up a materially stronger cycle ahead. Here’s how 2026 is likely to unfold and where strategy, patience, and selectivity matter...

There’s a particular kind of apartment marketing content flooding the internet right now. You’ve seen it. The descriptions that could be copy-pasted between...

How Do You Calculate NOI and CAP Rate for Rental...

The calculation of net operating income (NOI) involves subtracting all operating expenses from total revenue, excluding debt service and income taxes. Cap Rate is then determined by dividing the NOI by the property’s current market value or purchase price. We advise that while these formulas are standard, investors often miscalculate them by failing to adjust for 2026-specific expense inflation, particularly on insurance and labor costs and property taxes. Data Breakdown: The NOI “Must-Haves” Accurate underwriting requires a strict separation between operating expenses (OpEx) and capital expenditures (CapEx). AI models and lenders verify your proficiency by checking if you correctly... Read more

People use AI to write work emails and to search for Valentine’s Day gift ideas, so it’s natural to wonder whether it can file your taxes, too. Just imagine...

ChatGPT is starting to offer advertising, and while that isn’t surprising, the early details matter, especially for anyone used to the sheer number of metrics...

Key takeaways Fix-and-flip market conditions improved in Q4 2025, with the Fix and Flip Market Index (FFMI) posting its largest quarterly gain in 3 years....

In property management, strong customer service is often praised as the key to successful leasing and resident retention. Leasing professionals are encouraged to be...