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How to Analyze Deals That Produce Consistent Cash...

Multifamily real estate investing continues to attract investors focused on building long-term wealth through income-producing assets. While many deals appear attractive at first glance, consistent cash flow is not achieved by accident. It is the result of disciplined underwriting, realistic assumptions, and a clear understanding of how the property will perform over time. From working with investors across different markets, one of the most common challenges is not finding deals, but accurately analyzing them. Deals that look strong on paper often fail to perform because the numbers were not evaluated with the level of detail required to support long-term cash flow. Start With Net... Read more

A new survey of renters shows speed and ease matter the most in the renting experience at the same time long-term renting is becoming a deliberate housing strategy for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time payments rose to 84.5% in April 2026, sixth monthly gain in seven months. Annual declines persist but are easing; on-time collections are 119 bps...

The above graphic shows eviction filings for sites we track, relative to their historical baseline. Arrows pointing up show sites with above baseline filings; arrows...

I’ve been around long enough to watch entire technology cycles play out. From the early days of automated rent setting, through the BI revolution, through...

The Battle Against Leaks

Keeping a building dry is both an interior and exterior challenge. All buildings, regardless of materials and construction, are at risk of water infiltration and moisture build-up in walls, ceilings, window wells and roof materials.  This can cause a wide range of problems, from structural deterioration that undermines the integrity of the building itself to health issues for residents who live there, says Russ Fernandes, senior VP and owner of Becht Engineering BT, Inc. based in Warren, New Jersey. “Preventing water infiltration into living spaces is vital to the protection of residents’ health and the protection of property. Water infiltration into habitable spaces can lead to the... Read more

Incomes are rising faster than rents nationwide, putting an extra $193 a month back in renters’ pockets The typical U.S. asking rent was $1,910 in March, up 1.8%...

For much of the past decade, success in multifamily real estate followed a simple formula: Buy a property with cheap debt. Raise rents. Sell. Rinse. Repeat. But that...

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...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Liability insurance premiums for landlords have surged, with some quadrupling since 2020. Rising litigation, larger jury awards, and nuclear verdicts are...