By George Skidis on March 18, 2026

George Skidis says before you know it, April 15th will rear its ugly head. You and your income tax preparer need to determine whether you qualify as a “real estate professional”, an “active participant”, or a “passive real estate investor.” Knowing the difference can save you thousands of dollars on your income tax return. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on March 16, 2026

In mid-March, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a vote of 89-10. The bill contains more than three dozen provisions aimed at spurring new home and apartment construction by easing zoning, increasing the supply of modular and manufactured homes and banning institutional investors. In addition, the bill regulates corporate investors and expands how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on March 12, 2026
According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for March, 2026, national median rent increased 0.2% in February to $1,357 – the first monthly increase since July 2025. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on March 12, 2026

In their latest Self Storage National Report, Yardi says national advertised rates slipped 0.2% year-over-year in January as slowing migration, softer demand and ongoing development weigh on performance. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on March 11, 2026

On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron and Scot Aubrey remind us that fraud is everywhere — but this time, it hit home. In this episode, David Pickron shares a personal (and humbling) story of being scammed after posting a rental listing on Zillow. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on March 6, 2026

Infographic: Today’s graphic form Statista might not shock you, given today’s political environment of acrimony and legislative skullduggery. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on March 5, 2026

The U. S. government is reporting that total construction spending in December, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,168.8 billion, up 0.3% from November’s revised number. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on March 5, 2026

The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.3% annual increase for December, 2025. Click here to read more.

By Jason K. Powers on March 4, 2026

Jason K. Powers says real estate investors are no strangers to innovation. From creative financing to BRRRR strategies and syndications, this industry has always attracted those who think outside the box. But not all innovation is beneficial. In late 2025, talk of a proposed 50-year mortgage began making the rounds in housing policy circles. At first glance, it sounds appealing. Lower monthly payments, more “affordability,” and a path to homeownership for younger buyers priced out of the market. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on March 4, 2026

As we’re still catching up with the lost data from the government shutdown, here’s the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; Personal income increased $86.2 billion (0.3% at a monthly rate) in December. Click here to read more.