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Four Ways That You Are Paid With Multifamily...

One of the benefits to investing in both multifamily and real estate in general is that you receive returns in several different manners. This helps to diversify risk even across one asset and allows you as the investor to choose investments whose return profile matches your goals. Today we will review the four ways that multifamily generates returns for its investors. Cash Flow While we talk about real estate as an investment, it is also a running business. Therefore, as with any business, it will have monthly income, expenses and a profit equal to the first minus the later. This excess cash is the first type of profit investors consider when investing in a multifamily property and is... Read more

As the deadline for filing your taxes approaches, it’s crucial to ensure that you are well-prepared and organized. Here are four important actions to take before...

Have you filed your taxes yet? If not, read on — April has a tendency to sneak up on even the savviest of taxpayers, and there are several important dates you should...

With today’s technologies, paying rent, for many landlords and tenants, has become either an automatic process or a simple matter for pressing a few buttons on their...

Construction of low-density housing like duplexes hovers near record lows, as states pass zoning reform to tackle the affordable housing crisis. More small multifamily...

Multifamily Rents Inch Up Ahead of Spring

Multifamily rents are creeping up as spring approaches, and many locations saw rents rise slightly in February, according to Yardi Matrix. Metros in the Northeast and Midwest saw gains to counteract the rent declines in areas that saw strong new apartment inventory coming online. Yardi Matrix says some of the Sun Belt metros have investors worried about the impact of new apartment unit deliveries. Highlights of the Yardi Matrix February report Multifamily rents rose slightly in February, their first increase in seven months, in a sign that the market is stable. The average U.S. asking rent rose $1 during the month to $1,713, while year-over-year growth was unchanged at 0.6%. The... Read more

Yes, a landlord can raise the rent if a girlfriend moves in. However, it is important to review the terms of the rental agreement to see if there are any restrictions...

Real estate investment options are diverse, with multifamily and single-family properties representing two distinct avenues. Each type offers unique advantages and...

As a housing provider, do you really know the changing priorities of renters a new survey study asks. The new report from the National Multifamily Housing Council...

Investors purchasing apartment complexes have used the same formula for renovation for years. They put in new countertops and flooring, painted the property’s...