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As a landlord, you’ll likely reach a point where you want to grow your portfolio – it’s a natural next step. The idea seems simple enough. Your first property is doing well, the rent is coming in on time, so why not use that equity to fund another purchase, or take out a loan to buy a new place? But here’s the thing… Expanding your real estate holdings isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Adding more debt to the mix means you need to be careful with your finances, assess the risks, and make sure your existing property can support additional borrowing. Some investors explore DSCR loans, which allow lenders to evaluate whether a property’s rental income can... Read more
Someone calls to ask about an apartment. It’s available, but you’re dealing with a showing and you can’t handle the call at the exact moment. By the time you...
Cars and trucks end up going through apartment building walls more often than you think and it is a loss owners do not plan for and then there are floods. Ask an...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Households in expensive US metros may face decades-long waits before buying becomes more cost-effective than renting, per Zillow. Markets like San Jose...
After years of watching the coasts and the Sun Belt set the tone, the center of the rental map has moved to the Midwest and there’s a new name at the top of the list...
Key Takeaways: On-time rent payments at mom-and-pop multifamily properties have improved more than any other rental segment over the past year, even though multifamily still trails the others overall. The improvement coincides with receding supply, firming occupancy, and fewer concessions, suggesting a tightening market may be narrowing landlords’ flexibility with late payments. Multifamily’s recovery has been operational rather than financial, and rising borrowing costs for both owners and renters will test whether it lasts. As we enter Q4 2026, the Multifamily sector’s recovery is broadening. Occupancy rates have stabilized for two straight... Read more
The U.S. apartment market is showing stronger signs of stabilization as rent declines moderate and vacancies retreat from record highs, according to the latest data...
Fire incidents remain one of the most costly and disruptive risks facing multifamily owners, with aging properties, deferred maintenance, and resident behaviors all...
Maintenance teams are often focused on one thing: fixing the problem in front of them. A leaking faucet needs repair. An HVAC call needs prioritizing. A resident needs...
Ari Apartment Management’s use of AI to scrutinize residents’ ability to pay has helped it close months with delinquency of about 0.5%, an early indication...
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