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As Rents and Evictions Rise Across the Country,...

As rents and eviction rates rise across the country, more cities and states are debating rent control policies, which housing advocates say are needed to keep more people in their homes. Affordable housing experts say rents in booming housing markets and in commuter towns have been rising too much and too quickly, putting the most pressure on the poorest residents and fueling the country's homelessness crisis. "The difference between housing and food is you can eat less, but with housing, at some point you'll be homeless," said Gary Blasi, a public interest lawyer and housing rights expert in Los Angeles. "The market says you can have all the housing you can... Read more

In the world of apartment leasing, the art of communication is paramount. One of the most effective tools in our arsenal? Open-ended questions. Why are they so...

89% of renters said they require a tour before signing a lease. Some Rent. clients with tour capabilities see up to 5x higher quality leads. Renters wanted...

  Rents are falling and down year-over-year in most parts of the country but many suburban communities, which experienced dramatic rent inflation in 2021 and 2022,...

Understanding Multifamily Property Valuation  Before diving into the various methods to calculate a property’s value, it’s essential to understand the concept of...

7 Reasons to Walk Away From a Multifamily Real...

In over 40 years of experience in this business, I’ve seen pretty much everything. As a result, I’ve developed what you might call an intuition for evaluating deals. Don’t get me wrong; that doesn’t leave my “gut” in charge of which multifamily properties I do and don’t buy. But it does help me to know a bad deal when I see one. You may not have that intuition yet. Don’t worry; you will. For now, here are 7 strong reasons to walk away from a deal or, at the very least, to proceed very cautiously: Drop-in Drama Don’t just rely on your initial walk through the property. It’s one thing to check out a property with a seller or his broker. It’s quite another to... Read more

Foundation Supporters Include 100 Organizations Representing Over 3.7 Million Apartment Homes Nationwide The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) launched the...

Mold inspections are a must for landlords! They help spot and tackle any potential moldy issues in rental properties, keeping tenants healthy and safe. To ensure...

In the multifamily industry, the marketing playbook has evolved beyond the traditional five P's. Today, it's about reaching residents where they are,...

If you’ve ever considered how real estate investors can purchase huge multifamily deals, this topic is for you. Though there are people who can afford to buy a $3...