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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.