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Today, well over half of U.S. households—between 66% and 75%—own a pet. Let’s break that down in the context of rental housing. With approximately 44.5 million renter-occupied housing units in the country, and assuming 70% of these households have pets, that translates to more than 31 million pet-owning renter households. Among those, the average pet ownership per household is 1.6 dogs or 1.8 cats. Using the more conservative estimate of 1.6 pets per household, we’re looking at nearly 50 million pets living in U.S. rental housing. The Disconnect Between Demand and Reality Despite these staggering numbers, many renters and advocates—like the Humane Society—report ongoing... Read more
That extra bedroom in your home was once meant for guests, but for most of the year it sits empty. While it may seem convenient to have a spare room, paying for unused...
The American Dream is changing. In a world where flexibility beats fixation, the wealthy aren’t chasing full ownership — they’re chasing smarter exposure. Key...
Real estate investors scouring affordable metros in search of bargains they can rent out at a healthy profit margin are reshaping those markets—and small-scale...
When listing a rental property, landlords often face a crucial decision: should the home be rented furnished or unfurnished? Each option offers its own set of...
Landlords have a range of options for renting out their properties, from long-term leases spanning months or years to short-term rentals lasting just days or weeks. What is a Short-Term Rental? A short-term rental provides fully furnished accommodations for brief periods, often catering to tourists or business travelers. These rentals operate much like hotels, with stays typically measured in days or up to 2–3 weeks. Medium-term rentals, by contrast, may span one to three months and are often used by those relocating or on extended work assignments. One platform that supports this type of stay is CorporateHousingbyOwner.com Short-term rentals vary in type, ranging from private rooms... Read more
Aging apartment buildings may not grab headlines like shiny new developments, but for multifamily investors, they’re often the real hidden goldmine. Across the U.S.,...
KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time rent payments rose to 83.7% in November, marking a third straight month of improvement. Full-payment rates remain strong in 2025, averaging 96.1%...
Fixer-upper investment properties have become very popular in recent years due to the “fixer-upper” television show. Thus, this real estate strategy is...
The Problem with Today’s Apartment Websites Lucy opens her ChatGPT app and types in this prompt: “I’m moving to Kansas City, Missouri next month for...
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