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Introduction to investing in the ‘missing middle’ and workforce housing
Over the last several years investment in the multifamily housing sector has been increasing. In its 2019 Apartment Housing Outlook publication, the National Apartment Association reports that over 40% of…
The 2024 landlord insurance guide you can’t afford to miss
The surest way to derail any real estate business is a failure to protect yourself and your assets. Insurance isn’t the most exciting topic, but if you don’t properly cover…
Rates drop, but don’t expect much more in 2024
According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year mortgage rate fell slightly to 7.09% after a weak jobs report, but they are still hovering above seven percent. This impacts buyers and…
Rent growth has been sluggish throughout 2024
Apartment List released its monthly rent report last week, showing that rent prices rose for the third consecutive month, but the growth was modest. This indicates sluggishness in the market.…
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A free rental property pro forma template (+ How to use it)
A rental property pro forma is a comprehensive document that projects the income and expenses of a particular property. It typically offers the prospective buyer a crystal-clear picture of their…
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Low housing supply to keep prices elevated into 2025
Jeff Cox of CNBC reports on U.S. GDP growth, highlighting that in Q1 2024 it increased at a 1.6% annualized pace when adjusted for inflation, according to the preliminary read…
Homeowner preferences are changing
A new report from ATTOM Data Solutions shows a steady increase in commercial foreclosures, from 141 in May 2020 to 625 in March 2024. California had 187 commercial foreclosures in…
How to depreciate improvements to your rental property
Improvements to a rental property benefit you in multiple ways. In addition to increasing value, they offer several tax benefits you may not have considered previously. However, an improvement is…
13 best sites & strategies to advertise a rental property
Filling a vacant rental property can sometimes feel like a race against the clock. With each passing day, an empty unit means lost revenue. Quickly finding a quality tenant requires…
Single-family home construction rises in spring 2024
Robby Brumberg and Michael Dempster of Consumer Affairs report on new housing construction, noting that in February 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that 126,417 building permits were issued for…
Deducting lawn care for rental property: Tax rules explained
Can you shave dollars off your tax bill by deducting the cost of keeping your rental property’s lawn pristine? The short answer is yes; however, there are a few conditions.…