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You don’t need to live where you invest. But you do need to think differently about where you invest. Out-of-state investing used to mean finding cheap properties and hoping for appreciation. In 2026, it means finding properties that actually cash flow when rates are 6.5%, insurance costs doubled, and capital is harder to find. That changes everything. STEP 1: DEFINE YOUR INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES (AND BE HONEST ABOUT THEM) Most investors say they want “cash flow” but they’re actually chasing appreciation. Bailey (our example investor) actually prioritizes cash flow. That’s rare. And it’s the only way out-of-state investing makes sense right now. Why?... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Chicago ranked as the most competitive large US rental market with a 91.8 score and about 17 prospective renters per vacancy. National rental competition...
The problem nobody’s actually solving Here’s the strange thing about 2026: staffing pressure has eased almost everywhere except the one place it hurts most....
Newly completed apartments are accounting for most of the demand, leaving a more difficult leasing environment for many stabilized properties despite an improvement in...
San Francisco rents set yet another record in September, with median prices posting double-digit gains from a year ago – by the largest margin this decade. The...
Three-quarters of renters are willing to pay an additional monthly fee for at least one added service, according to a new report from Foxen. Foxen, a proptech firm delivering value-add solutions for multifamily owners and operators, released its “The Renter Value Report,” which features insights from nearly 1,000 U.S. renters. The report explores what services residents are willing to pay for along with the transparency they expect with the fees. According to Foxen, renters are willing to pay for services that address something they care about, whether their pets, financial wellness, or damage protection. Pet-friendly options topped the list at 36%, followed closely by rent reporting at... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS The national median rent fell 0.1% in September to $1,388, the first monthly decline since January but milder than both recent years and the pre-pandemic...
Your renewal conversation just got more dangerous. Not because tenants are leaving. Because they’re not. And that changes everything about how you should...
Multifamily has spent years asking what amenity to build next. I think there is another question we need to ask first: Are we creating enough value from the amenities...
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...
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