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Survey: How Today’s Renters Choose a Place

With peak leasing season around the corner, what are renters looking for in their rental search? A new survey from Apartments.com reveals seven top takeaways for multifamily owners and operators. The survey was conducted in November and December 2025 with over 15,000 U.S. adults planning to rent, representing all 50 states and D.C. They search broadly, relying on rental listing sites Which tools do renters turn to when they’re looking for a place? Rental listing sites top the list, with 85 percent of renters reporting that they’re using or planning to use a site like Apartments.com in their search. That’s the highest rate so far in Apartments.com renter surveys. Word of mouth comes in... Read more

Demand for multifamily units continues to grow. But at the same time, a growing number of renters are struggling to afford the monthly cost of these units. Apartment...

Inheriting a home can seem like a windfall—especially if it’s a beach house, a mountain cabin, or a tourist destination retreat. For a growing number of heirs, the...

The most lucrative multifamily deals aren’t won at the closing table; they’re captured in the first 48 hours of communication. If you’re waiting for a...

When it comes to real estate marketing, the agents who win aren’t always the ones with the biggest ad budgets. More often, they’re the ones who are willing...

5 Powerful Reasons Why Multifamily Properties Are...

Are you looking for investment opportunities that can weather economic uncertainty while generating consistent passive income? With volatile stock markets and inflation concerns continuing into 2026, many savvy investors are asking themselves: Where should I put my money to work? If you’re searching for an investment that offers stability, cash flow, and long-term wealth building, multifamily real estate might be the answer you’ve been looking for. As someone who has been actively investing in residential real estate since 2005 and focused exclusively on multifamily since 2016, I’ve seen markets rise and fall. I’ve navigated recessions, interest rate hikes, and... Read more

Multifamily websites miss the mark when they ask too much of the prospect. Too many clicks. Too many decisions too early. Too many moments where the renter has to stop...

Your bank balance isn’t the ceiling for your portfolio; your deal-structuring IQ is. The elite 3% of investors aren’t waiting years to save a 20% down...

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...

When apartment marketers recognize a community is struggling to generate leads and leases, increasing spending on digital advertisements to drive more traffic is often...