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A year ago, Atlanta was the nexus of a new wave of rental fraud, with national landlords singling out the area as an especially challenging place to collect rents, even in upscale buildings. But property managers say they have gotten a handle on the issue with the help of artificial intelligence software and an easing of the court backlog in handling eviction cases. “Delinquencies are coming down, and I think a lot of it has to do with, as an industry, we’ve gotten a lot better in Atlanta about figuring out fraud and getting on top of it,” Portman Residential Senior Vice President Sean Henry said during Bisnow’s multifamily event on Thursday. “I’ve seen a significant... Read more
Maintain compliance in your multifamily real estate by understanding the Fair Housing Act. Uphold the law by respecting protected classes like race, disability, and...
It’s every property manager’s worst nightmare—your tenant’s behind on rent and moving out. You don’t want to wait months to collect the unpaid rent, but...
Whether your local rental market is hot or cooling, there’s no doubt that filling vacancies fast is imparative for your rental business. Since vacancies have a big...
California’s real estate landscape is changing with new laws taking effect in 2025, impacting landlords, developers, property owners, and investors. These legislative...
Key Takeaways Small multifamily valuations began to rise again in Q3 and Q4 of 2024, signaling market stabilization. Loan origination volumes increased by 5%, reaching $46.7 billion by the end of 2024. Rising interest rates and cap rates are making investors more cautious, though the demand for affordable housing supports market stability. Occupancy rates reached 97.5%, indicating strong demand despite ongoing construction activity. Expense ratios decreased, improving property-level efficiency. The US small multifamily market is starting to show signs of recovery, according to a recent analysis by Arbor Realty Trust. Indeed, after several quarters of declining valuations, small... Read more
Tenant screening is one of the most important steps you can take as a landlord or property manager to ensure you rent to reliable, trustworthy individuals. However, with...
Have you felt regret from a missed opportunity? Imagine investing your savings in a promising multi-family property, only to face issues like tenant conflicts and...
Fraud in the leasing process has become a growing threat to the multifamily housing industry, potentially costing property owners millions of dollars in lost revenue....
A new California law signed last fall by Gov. Gavin Newsom will no longer require renters to pay certain fees starting next month. Under Senate Bill 611, landlords or...
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