Property Management News

Social media sparked a rise in the popularity of “house hacking,” a fancy new term for the age-old concept of being a landlord that has been repackaged for a new generation of real-estate investors.  Late last year, Kelly Clark was flush with cash from a divorce settlement and eager to embark on a new career. It was finally time, she decided, to become a landlord.  Clark, who worked in computer sales and interior design before leaving the workforce to raise her children, had come across the term “house hacking” while scrolling through BiggerPockets, a real-estate-investing website. In forums and webinars, investors sang the praises of buying up a house or small... Read more

Keen real estate investors keep an eye on industry trends to help ensure the best possible return on their chosen assets, and mixed-use properties are proving to be an attractive option for both individual investors and REITs. By combining commercial and residential use in one investment, these types of properties create a sort of instant diversification, but there’s more to know about this type of real estate. In today’s real estate market, mixed-use properties can be a particularly interesting choice. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this trend so popular. Mixed-Use Real Estate Defined A mixed-use real estate development typically consists of a building or buildings with both... Read more