What can landlords look for when screening tenants for a rental?
An ineffective screening process can fail to block a potential threat to an investment property, experts told Inman. Here's a few more screening tips landlords might want to consider
by Taylor Anderson May 9
Rent should stop driving inflation soon, Zillow says
Zillow reported rent grew by just 0.6% in April as an ongoing slowdown in rent growth continued after peaking last year
by Taylor Anderson May 5
Vrbo parent Expedia Group posts Q1 revenue gains as losses widen
Despite reporting its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, Vrbo parent Expedia Group reported losing $145M in the first 3 months of the year, according to an earnings call on Thursday afternoon
by Taylor Anderson May 4
Market slowdown is 'chipping away' at homeowner wealth: Attom
The share of homes that were worth at least 50% more than their mortgage fell for the second straight quarter. Still, a few homes are facing foreclosure, according to the latest report
by Taylor Anderson May 4
Tenants rage as board votes to hike rent on millions of New Yorkers
Following an emotional hearing disrupted by protestors, a preliminary vote Tuesday by the Rent Guidelines Board set the stage for increases of up to 5% for 1-year leases, and 7% for 2-year leases
by Ben Verde May 3
What’s the worst part about being a landlord? Zillow found out
More people are becoming landlords. From making repairs to finding reliable tenants, here's what they had to say about maintaining a rental
by Taylor Anderson May 2
How to use real estate tax credits to boost your investment returns
Real estate tax credits are incentives provided by governments and municipalities to encourage investment in certain types of real estate projects. Here's how to take advantage
by Luke Babich May 2
What should landlords do — or not do — when tenants are late on rent?
Should investment property owners be lenient with overdue rent payments? When should landlords start the eviction process? Experts share tips on how to deal with delinquent tenants
by Taylor Anderson May 2
The market where rents rise faster than even New York
As uncomfortable as New York City's rent hikes feel to many tenants now, they don't compare to the soaring prices of Singapore's prime rental market, The Wall Street Journal reported
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
CEOs of the nation’s largest MLSs converge to shore up rental market
Formed by RentSpree, the 'Rental Industry Leadership Board' includes heads of the California Regional MLS, Bright, Beaches and more amid a continued push for Realtors to focus on rentals
by Taylor Anderson Apr 27
Multifamily sales slowed to a crawl last year. Trends to watch in 2023
Today’s renters are moving the multifamily housing market away from standardization and toward their personalized needs
by Michael Zaransky Apr 25
These are the highest-grossing short-term rental markets of 2023
Using Airbnb's search categories and data around average daily rates, AirDNA has compiled a report showing the highest potential earning markets for short-term rental investors
by Taylor Anderson Apr 25
How does a good return on real estate compare with other assets?
SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis offers his guidance on real estate investing, compared to riskier investments in stocks, bonds and crypto: Do it right and you can earn enormous returns
by G. Brian Davis Apr 25
Pacaso launches luxury home fund for accredited real estate investors
The co-ownership platform is now offering a 2-year, 10% annualized promissory note backed by luxury real estate with investors receiving quarterly interest payments, according to Pacaso
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25
Nearly 1 in 7 homes sold in March went for less than investors paid
Investor profits are falling, and the number of investors losing money reached the highest point since 2016, according to a new report from Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Apr 21
Multifamily proptech you'll want to watch for in 2023
Proptech will continue to transform real estate across the rental, operational and residential journey, particularly as we develop more creative ways to deploy it
by Michael Zaransky Apr 18