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Single-Family Renters Not Seeking a Traditional...

As more multifamily operators venture into the single-family rental market and build-to-rent arena, they’re moving not only into a new real estate sector but a new renter demographic, as well.  Prospective renter preferences and expectations vary significantly, as do renter profiles, between the multifamily and single-family space. Operators must market and manage accordingly for optimal property performance, so it is essential to define and distinguish the demographics for each group.  Prospective Renter Profiles Recent research data from MetLife shows the SFR housing market is driven by millennials looking to start a family, remote workers desiring more space, and aging boomers. In... Read more

Homeowners can become wealthy investors by creating business plans that project profit and earning strategies around their current (or future) homes.  Gone are the...

Picking the right location to start your landlord business is essential. Find out how. Key Points If where you live isn’t conducive to being a landlord,...

A significant part of renting out a property to reliable tenants is the pre-screening process. Tenants who do not fulfill their rental obligations by failing to pay the...

Real estate is an alternative asset worth investing in, and these expert tips will make sure that investment earns enough to support your retirement. Stock market...

Fire Pits, Tenants And Rental Property – Some...

Fire pits and rental property is the maintenance tip this week from Keepe which looks at some of the do’s and don’t for fire pits. Fire pits are very popular, and no doubt your tenants have thought about gathering around one into the crisp evenings of fall. However, some freestanding fire pits – especially in a common area – could be unsafe and present major hazards to both tenants and property landowners. So correct setup and handling of fire pits is important. If you’ve decided to allow a fire pit on your property, there are things you can do to protect both your real estate investment and your tenants. The pit should be placed far enough away from any residences and in a... Read more

Tips For Finding Who Owns a Specific Property Are you in the process of looking for a home in a tight real estate market? You are not alone, as the inventory of homes...

Here are 3 best practices for communicating with residents to make them feel safe and secure in your rental properties. In every relationship, effective communication...

Trusting your design team and envisioning the use of your kitchen space are surefire ways to ensure a successful renovation Backsplashes, cabinets, new appliances!...

Tenant personalities and some of the types of people you may encounter as a property manager when you work to rent your property and how they fit with your management...