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A property move can look straightforward when you first plan it, but the work behind it often grows faster than expected. This is even more true today as investor activity continues to reshape the real estate landscape. Nearly 27% of all homes sold in the first three months of the year were purchased by investors, which is the highest share in at least five years. Investors bought about 1.2 million homes in 2024 alone, and mom-and-pop buyers who own between one and five homes account for most of those purchases. (1) With so much activity happening at once, relocations have become more frequent and more complex. That’s when most property owners start wondering if handling everything solo... Read more
Student housing didn’t just house Gen Z—it taught them what service at the speed of now looks like. After years of living in communities where work orders close the...
Pets are family and apartment amenity-based pet fees and restrictions imply that a beloved companion is no different from access to a gym or a parking spot. Across the...
KEY TAKEAWAYS US multifamily rent growth stalled in 2025, averaging just 0.2% nationally. Supply peaked in 2024 and declined 20% in 2025; further slowdown is expected...
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....
Who Is Responsible for Snow Removal at a Rental Property? The State Sanitary Code outlines landlord responsibilities for snow and ice removal. Depending on the type of rental property, it may be up to you to figure out snow removal. In all cases, it is your job to make sure the structure is weather-tight and that snow cannot get in. Single-family rental units For single-family rentals, the renter is responsible for clearing snow and ice from their walkways and parking spaces or driveways. You would do well to leave them deicer, sand and shovels, but otherwise, it’s up to the tenant to make sure they can get out of the house. That said, if your property has a large driveway and/or your... Read more
Planning for a rainy day is pretty easy. Have an extra umbrella handy or a waterproof coat, and you’re probably fine. Planning for the rainiest day ever, on the other...
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
The multifamily industry will be tested in 2026 as demand is weakening due to reduced immigration and weak job growth, Yardi Matrix says in its 2026 Winter...
Something fundamental shifted in real estate investing over the past 18 months, and most people are just now catching on. The investors who made fortunes flipping...
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