Four Steps to Safely Show a Property
By Brad Beckett on August 14, 2024
On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron says with the rise of criminal activity across the country and in our industry, it’s critical to protect your personal safety when showing one of your rental properties. Click here to read more.
Read morePacific Legal Foundation Asks Michigan’s Supreme Court to Review Unconstitutional Tax Foreclosure Scheme
By Brad Beckett on August 13, 2024
The Pacific Legal Foundation recently announced that a Michigan mom has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to affirm her constitutional right to just compensation after Manistee County foreclosed on the home that she and her boys lived in, sold it, and unconstitutionally kept $102,636 more than she owed. Click here to read more.
Read moreYardi Matrix Says Multifamily Rent Growth is Weak
By Brad Beckett on August 12, 2024
According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,753 (up $4) in July, 2024. Year-over-year growth was unchanged at 0.8%. Click here to read more.
Read moreCities with the Highest Rent in 2024
By Brad Beckett on August 9, 2024
Infographic: The Visual Capitalist says rental prices have surged in several American cities in recent years. Citing data form Zumper, they say such factors such as inflation, limited housing inventory, and barriers to homeownership have all contributed to the increase in rent costs. Click here to read more.
Read moreRealtor.com’s Top Markets for Renters 2024
By Brad Beckett on August 7, 2024
What are the top markets for renters in 2024? Realtor.com says we’re now in the second half of the peak rental season, so with that in mind, they produced a new report with top rental markets with cities offering a great combination of affordable rental options and job opportunities. Click here to read more.
Read moreFrom Fractional Banking to Freedom: How the Infinite Banking Concept Counters Conventional Banking Flaws
By Jason K. Powers on August 7, 2024
Jason K. Powers says to understand the unique approach of the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC), it’s essential to first delve into the foundational practices of the modern U.S. banking system – particularly, fractional reserve banking. This system, where banks are required to keep only a fraction of their total deposits in reserve and are free to lend out the remainder, is a cornerstone of contemporary finance. Click here to read more.
Read moreKamala Harris Says She’s Ready To Take On Landlords
By Brad Beckett on August 1, 2024
At a recent speech in Atlanta, GA, Vice President Kamala Harris made it clear that she’s interested in continuing many of the Biden Administration’s policies regarding big business. However, perhaps of most concern to real estate investors were her remarks about housing. Click here to read more.
Read moreInvesting in Resident Assisted Living
By Brad Beckett on July 31, 2024
A couple weeks ago we learned about a looming senior housing faces shortfall. With that in mind, on a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, Marcus Maloney & Michael Del Prete talk with Isabelle Guarino about the niche of residential assisted living. Click here to read more.
Read moreMost Used Principal Exterior Wall Materials by Region
By Brad Beckett on July 31, 2024
A new report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing found that stucco was the most common principal siding material for new single-family homes started in 2023 at 26.8%. Click here to read more.
Read moreOffice Vacancy Rate Rises Above 20%
By Brad Beckett on July 26, 2024
Infographic: Are you investing in the commercial space? Data recently analyzed by Statista says the increasing acceptance of hybrid or fully remote work in a variety of industries coupled with many companies applying cost-cutting measures after pandemic growth spurts has led to a jump in vacant office space in the U.S. Click here to read more.
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