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Peter Avitabile sat in his pickup truck outside his Rockland townhouse — a place he hadn’t set foot in for two years — fuming about the tenant who refused to pay rent and refused to leave. “God forbid someone pay to live in their property,” Avitabile said, staring at the front door of the apartment he first rented to the tenant in November of 2020. “I paid for this woman to live there for two years now, on my own dime, and I’m probably never going to see that money again.” With sky-high rents and a lack of affordable housing, it can be hard to have sympathy for landlords. Massachusetts has instituted strong protections against unscrupulous property owners, but it... Read more
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to increase apartment inspections and withhold rent payments from negligent landlords, a vote that...
Given the escalating demand of renters and the pressing issues of low occupancy rates, multifamily property managers face a constant task of guaranteeing an exceptional...
Real estate investing can be an extremely lucrative business if done right. One of the most important skills for a successful real estate investor is the ability to...
The use of proptech is a factor that is sure to come up regularly in conversations among executive teams, regional vice presidents and local property teams, simply...
When peak leasing season hits, property teams bring their A-game to fill vacancies fast and connect with an influx of leads. This calls for efficiency, high-quality lead generation, and cost-effective marketing strategies. Refine your digital presence before crunch time to make your leasing season as smooth as possible. Here are 5 strategies to get ahead of peak leasing season: 1. Build a stellar reputation. During a renter’s search process, online reputation is king. Address all reviews, both negative and positive, with prompt and professional responses. Objective responses that provide solutions also show potential renters you value feedback and strive for constant... Read more
Occupancy rates are ideal and residents are content, but there is still one problem – a number of residents perpetually fall behind on their rent payments each month....
“Fair chance” ordinance could fine landlords for discrimination based on a tenant’s record The Los Angeles City Council will consider whether to bar landlords from...
The real estate world is changing fast, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading the charge, especially for those of us looking into passive investing. Gone are the...
Atlanta attorney David Metzger recently got a call from a client in a tricky situation: She’d gotten engaged, moved in with her fiancé, and decided to rent out her...
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