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If you’ve ever evaluated a multifamily real estate, you’ve likely come across the “1% rule.” It’s often presented as a quick way to decide whether a property is worth considering—simple, easy to apply, and widely used among investors. In this article we are going to discuss the following aspects of 1% rule: Key Takeaways The 1% rule is a quick filter, not a final decision tool It works better for small properties than large multifamily deals It fails in high-cost markets focused on appreciation It ignores expenses, financing, and operations Strong returns come from execution, not simple rules What Is the 1% Rule? The 1% rule suggests that a property should generate monthly... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Liability insurance premiums for landlords have surged, with some quadrupling since 2020. Rising litigation, larger jury awards, and nuclear verdicts are...
The national median rent increased by 0.5% in April, and now stands at $1,370. This marks the third straight monthly increase, as the market gears up for the busy...
Each quarter, RentCafe releases its Rental Competitiveness Report to share how markets are comparing against one another for apartment hunters nation-wide. As of...
The U.S. rental market is being shaped by cost, geography, and unequal access rather than individual preference, according to a new report from...
Real estate investors often ask: When is the right time to sell a performing property and move into something bigger? It’s a fair question—especially when you’re sitting on strong cash flow, a low interest rate, and a stable tenant base. In this breakdown, we walk through a real example of how a $200,000 investment grew into $572,000 over six years—and why selling a successful four-unit property to acquire a 10-unit building can actually be the smarter long-term move. The Original Investment: A Four-Unit Property Back in November 2020, we purchased a four-unit property for $1,000,000 with two partners. At the time, it didn’t look like a perfect deal on paper. The cash flow... Read more
A growing share of prime-age renters and would-be first-time buyers are not in the market at all — but rather in their childhood bedrooms. And in some states, that...
The debate over corporate landlords owning too many rental properties misses the point say many observers because more landlords is a good thing. The answer is not who...
Across the country, empty office buildings are finding a second life as apartments. At the start of 2026, 90,300 units were in the office-to-apartment pipeline, up 28%...
Long-term renting is becoming more mainstream, even as renters are raising their expectations for service and transparency, according to new research from Rently, a...
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