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Is Buying Rental Property a Good Investment?

Investors often ask, is rental property a good investment? The answer isn’t the same for everyone. Rental real estate has long been a popular way to build wealth, generate steady income, and diversify beyond the stock market. But like any investment, success depends on timing, location, and strategy. In this guide, we’ll break down the benefits, risks, and numbers you need to evaluate before deciding if buying rental property makes sense for you in 2025. Quick Answer: Is Rental Property a Good Investment for 2026? Rental property can be a smart investment, but whether it’s a good fit depends on your financial goals and the current market. In 2025, rental demand remains strong in... Read more

Property managers are no strangers to the challenges of turnover, tenant retention, and budget constraints. But one area that often slips under the radar is the...

I’m sure that you’ve heard the chatter: short-term rentals are “dead,” Airbnb is oversaturated and no one is making money on the platform. The truth is that...

The High Cost of Overlooking Construction Safety Renovations and capital projects can refresh an apartment community. New amenities, smarter layouts, and better curb...

The restoration of full 100% bonus depreciation in 2025 has supercharged the value proposition of 1031 exchanges, fundamentally reshaping the landscape for...

Mom-and-Pop Landlords Still Dominate the...

The overlooked power players in SFR: small landlords Despite all the chatter online about Wall Street landlords and institutional investors, the single-family rental market is still overwhelmingly dominated by everyday owners. According to a BatchData’s new analysis of every U.S. single-family home, 89.6% of single-family rentals are held by “mom-and-pop” landlords who own between 1 and 5 rental properties. Some small mom-and-pop landlords view single-family rentals as a supplement to a 401(k)—or even as an outright alternative to one. Some are accidental landlords who chose to keep their starter home as a rental rather than sell it, while others jumped in during the Airbnb... Read more

In an important win for NAHB members, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that effective Oct. 1, it is reducing the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance...

Rent Prices Dropping Across All Unit Sizes Median rent declined across units in all size categories examined by realtor.com. Studio rents dropped to $1,430 per month,...

Key Takeaways Miami tops the list of the nation’s most competitive rental markets again, with Chicago right behind it. Chicagoland demand is surging, while...

What Is a Value Add Opportunity? A value add opportunity in real estate is a strategy. Investors buy properties that are not doing well. They make improvements to...