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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord

In recent years, tiny homes have become a popular alternative to the traditionally large American-style home and a viable way to provide shelter within a small space. The structures have been used by those trying to downsize and as short-term rentals, disaster relief housing and homeless relief housing. Some tiny homes are actually found in trees. Although many people consider a house up to 600 square feet to be a tiny home, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix AQ, stated that tiny houses are dwelling units measuring 400 square feet (37 m2) or less in floor area, excluding lofts. Small homes = big profits Leasing tiny homes is one of the latest trends in the rental... Read more

In its first report for 2025, RentCafe highlights the top metros where renters and real estate professionals should focus their attention this year. The list was...

Renters need to earn $63,680 to afford the median asking rent for a U.S. apartment—the lowest income required since early 2022.  Texas metros Austin, Houston and...

For various reasons, millions of Americans each year choose to move out of their current home and move on to pastures new. But only just over one in three is making the...

In 2024, the industry stabilized as elevated resident experiences, a focus on community, and eco-friendly practices shaped the multifamily landscape. In the new year,...

The Constantly Evolving Landscape of Resident...

In the not-too-distant past, multifamily resident communications were largely transactional. “They focused on the application, move-in details, when rent was due, when your service request was taken care of, lease renewal, and moving out,” says Marcella Eppsteiner of Mission Rock Residential, a Denver-based third-party management company that manages 34,000-plus units in 18 states. As Mission Rock’s chief experience officer, Eppsteiner views resident communications more holistically. “If you’re only communicating with your customer at those transactions, you’re missing something. Living in a home is an emotional experience. Your life changes there. Some residents are becoming... Read more

In 2023, multifamily investment volume sank from the weight of 11 interest rate increases between March of 2022 and July of 2023. Now it seems that a vibrant market is...

In today’s financial landscape, a good credit score is more important than ever. It can influence everything from loan approvals to interest rates and even job...

You may think improving your apartment building’s exterior is a daunting task. However, with a few simple and cost-effective strategies, you can make a big difference...

National REITs like Avalon Bay Communities and local investor-operators have completed many ADU projects, are pleased with the results, and plan to keep building...