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1031 Exchanges Face Unprecedented Pressures From...

The restoration of full 100% bonus depreciation in 2025 has supercharged the value proposition of 1031 exchanges, fundamentally reshaping the landscape for institutional investors seeking tax deferral and accelerated returns. Far from a technical tweak, this policy shift allows real estate buyers to pair like-kind exchanges with immediate, sizable write-offs on new acquisitions—a double-edged tax advantage that changes how deals are timed, underwritten and exited. This current regime has breathed new life into the 1031 exchange strategy, making deferral of capital gains even more lucrative when acquisition dates and cost segregation studies are aligned for maximum... Read more

The overlooked power players in SFR: small landlords Despite all the chatter online about Wall Street landlords and institutional investors, the single-family rental...

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...

Value Add Opportunity in Real Estate

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 increase income, value, and overall returns. Value-add deals target buildings that need work. These buildings often have outdated interiors, bad management, or low rental prices. Instead of purchasing stable assets that are already improved, investors look for these opportunities. These buildings can be updated for higher profits. The core objective is to increase net operating income (NOI). Property values in commercial and multifamily real estate depend on NOI and cap rates. Even small improvements can lead to significant... Read more

The cost of renting a home in the U.S. has soared over the past 20 years, especially in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, as inventory tightened despite an...

TransUnion finds renters increasingly turning to third-party tools to boost credit profiles A growing number of renters are taking credit-building into their own...

Personal outreach is crucial as a survey of 1,100 multifamily communities found six out of seven properties don’t combine call, text, and email in their prospect...

Half of American adults have a subprime credit score or no credit score at all. Without a good credit score, applying for a car loan, opening a credit card or getting a...