The Hidden Market of Distressed Properties in Your Own Backyard
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Wouldn't it be nice to know how to find properties for sale that aren't listed anywhere and there's virtually no competition? On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, host Brian Hamrick talks with Tony Youngs, an expert at finding distressed properties, who tells listeners how to find hidden gems in your own backyard. Click here to read more.
Read moreGeneration Z Enters the Housing Market
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Generation Z might be sneaking up on us but mark our words, they will not be ignored. We have had a few posts about this rising cohort and now we're starting to see them enter the housing market. Click here to read more.
Read moreSurvey Reveals 84% Believe Renting is More Affordable than Owning
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 18, 2020
This might be good news if you're a landlord: A recent survey from FreddieMac reveals that affordability issues remain a top concern for those looking to rent or purchase a home. However, the survey found that 84% of renters (which they call unprecedented) say renting is more affordable than owning AND a majority of renters (62%) say they are satisfied with their current rental experience. Click here to read more.
Read moreOakland Bans Criminal Background Checks for Screening Tenants
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Late last month, the city of Oakland, California passed an ordinance prohibiting landlords from asking about a potential tenant's criminal history or even rejecting them for having a criminal record. As reported by the LA Times, Oakland's ordinance is "the strictest of its kind in the state, covering both public and private housing." Click here to read more.
Read moreLarge Cities See Rise in One-Person Households
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 11, 2020
According to recent census data, the share of single-person households has been significantly rising in America's largest cities. A recent report from Yardi's Point2Homes says that residents from established urban areas are increasingly living on their own. Click here to read more.
Read more2020 Rent Control Threats
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Recently, the National Multifamily Housing Council issued an analysis of 2019's housing market as well as looking forward into 2020. They rightly say that rent-control is an "existential threat to the industry" that needs to be a top priority. Click here to read more.
Read moreRemodeling Magazine's 2020 Cost vs Value Report
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Remodeling Magazine recently released their 33rd annual Cost vs. Value Report comparing 22 remodeling projects & upgrades with the value they retain when the property is sold in 101 U.S. housing markets. Click here to read more.
Read moreDevelopers Build More Luxury Apartments Than They Have in Decades
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 10, 2020
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the nation's builders are on track to finish more new apartments in 2020 than in any year since the 1980s, however data from RealPage shows these new units are trending toward the higher end. Click here to read more.
Read moreIdaho Is America's Top Moving Destination
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 5, 2020
We recently posted moving data from Atlas Van Lines, now it's United Van Lines' turn. According to their 2020 National Movers study, Idaho had the highest percentage of inbound migration, which marks their first time leading the list in over 25 years. Click here to read more.
Read moreExpand Your Portfolio by Investing in Short-Term Rentals
BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 4, 2020
In a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast, David Pickron talks about the increase of short-term rentals and how property owners are finding new and creative ways to be landlords. Click here to read more.
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