Airbnb Guest Accused of Peeing on Furniture Causing $5k+ in damage
By Brad Beckett on April 1, 2026
According to a report from Mobile Alabama’s WKRG TV 5 (and various news outlets) a Pensacola woman was recently arrested and charged for allegedly peeing on and damaging furniture items causing over $5k in damages in two Airbnb properties. Click here to read more.
Read moreHome Equity Decreases Nationally at the End of 2025
By Brad Beckett on March 31, 2026
According to the latest Cotality Homeowner Equity Report (HER), homeowner equity in the U.S. declined modestly in Q4 2025, reflecting slower home price growth. Click here to read more.
Read moreAccidental Landlords Rise to Three-Year High
By Brad Beckett on March 26, 2026
A recent report from Zillow says unsold listings are making up a growing share of the rental market — the second-largest on record and trending upward. They say 2.3% of homes listed for rent on Zillow were recently listed for sale. Click here to read more.
Read moreMarkets with the Most Office Space Under Construction
By Brad Beckett on March 26, 2026
A recent Chart of the Week from CNBC shows us the real estate markets with the most office space under construction. While New York City leads Dallas is hot on their heels. Click here to read more.
Read moreFinding Hidden Value through Hyper-Local Investing
By Brad Beckett on March 25, 2026
On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Dr. Jordan Romano, an Ivy League–trained physician who has built a strong real estate portfolio not by chasing headlines or spreadsheets but by going extremely hyper-local, staying curious, and learning to see what others overlook. Click here to read more.
Read moreFederal Court Strikes Down FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule
By Brad Beckett on March 23, 2026
The American Land Title Association is reporting that a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling vacating the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule in its entirety. ALTA says the ruling found that FinCEN exceeded its statutory authority under the Bank Secrecy Act and ordered the rule be set aside. Click here to read more.
Read moreSpring Fertilization Tips
By Brad Beckett on March 20, 2026
Infographic: March 20th is the first day of Spring! That means now is a good time to start thinking about your property’s landscaping. Whether it’s a rental or a new flip, a good-looking lawn will always add value and improve curb appeal! Click here to read more.
Read moreHUD Wants to Implement Work Requirements & Time Limits in Subsidized Housing
By Brad Beckett on March 19, 2026
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced a new proposed rule to provide all public housing authorities (PHAs) and Section 8 project-based rental assistance (PBRA) owners flexibility to implement work requirements and time limits for non-elderly, non-disabled work-capable adults in HUD-funded housing. Click here to read more.
Read moreThe State of Pets in Rental Housing – 2026
By Brad Beckett on March 19, 2026
PetScreening recently released their 2026 State of Pets in Rental Housing Report, examining pet-related trends in the rental housing industry. They say while 71% of U.S. households own a pet, only 43% of renters report having one, highlighting a gap the report seeks to explain. Click here to read more.
Read moreYardi Says Multifamily Continues to Jog in Place
By Brad Beckett on March 18, 2026
According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents remained flat in February, 2026 with the average U.S. advertised coming in at $1,740 and year-over-year rent growth came in at 0.1%. Click here to read more.
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