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Short Term Rentals Can Still Be Profitable

I’m sure that you’ve heard the chatter: short-term rentals are “dead,” Airbnb is oversaturated and no one is making money on the platform. The truth is that yes, Airbnb is more competitive than ever and the bottom 50% of operators are struggling to make positive returns. However, top operators are making more than ever. New tools have made it easier than ever to “rinse and repeat” winning strategies and scale STR portfolios into multi-million dollar businesses.  You cannot purchase a house in a good location, throw it on Airbnb and expect it to be a winner. Finding and operating a successful short-term rental takes research, planning, and leveraging these short-term... Read more

The High Cost of Overlooking Construction Safety Renovations and capital projects can refresh an apartment community. New amenities, smarter layouts, and better curb...

Fraud has long plagued the multifamily sector, but the scope and sophistication of the problem are now reaching new levels, fueled by technology and shifting consumer...

The national median rent dipped by 0.4 percent in September, marking the second straight monthly decline, according to the October report from Apartment List. In...

KEY TAKEAWAYS A surge in unsold homes converted to rentals is slowing rent growth, with projections showing just a 0.8% increase in 2025, the weakest since...

The Hidden Risk of Renter Defaults And Industry...

A new survey reveals persistent multifamily renter defaults driven largely by economic instability that are placing increasing pressure on operations. A national survey of over 400 multifamily professionals, conducted by TheGuarantors in partnership with J Turner Research, highlights differing views on renter default, recovery, and risk mitigation. Executives and onsite staff are experiencing different realities, and that gap could be preventing operators from implementing effective risk mitigation strategies or tools. “While nearly half of operators surveyed perceive default trends as stable, this perception obscures a concerning reality: more than a third report increases. Pessimism... Read more

The cost varies widely based on many factors. An apartment complex typically costs between $3.8 million and $30 million to build, or $75,000 to $600,000 per...

Tenant screening is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your investment so here are four tenant screening mistakes that could cost you. Many...

Key Takeaways More than 1,000 tenants living in Capital Realty Group-owned properties are organizing a multi-state tenant union campaign to push for collective...

The overlooked power players in SFR: small landlords Despite all the chatter online about Wall Street landlords and institutional investors, the single-family rental...