Apartment Application vs. House Rental Application: What Landlords Need to Know
The Big Picture On House Rentals Vs. Apartment Applications: Effective tenant screening through comprehensive rental applications is crucial for landlords to safeguard their investment and income. Recognizing variances between apartment…
Is Rental Income Active Or Passive Income? How Much Labor Landlords Should Expect
TL;DR on Is Rental Income Passive Or Active For tax purposes rental income can be defined as passive income so long as you do not qualify as a real estate…
How to Retire at 40 With Real Estate Investments & Stocks
The Big Picture for How To Retire At 40: Retiring at 40 is not easy—but it is possible. The best way to retire at 40 is to combine many income…
Multifamily Rents Inch Up Ahead of Spring
Multifamily rents are creeping up as spring approaches, and many locations saw rents rise slightly in February, according to Yardi Matrix. Metros in the Northeast and Midwest saw gains to…
Salt Lake City Rents Up Slightly In February
The median rent in Salt Lake City rose by 0.3% over the course of February, according to the March report from Apartment List. Currently, the overall median rent in the…
Stay Ahead of the Game: Avoiding Multifamily Hurdles Before They Occur
While challenges in the multifamily industry are inevitable, owners and operators can implement strategies to stay ahead of the game and overcome their effects. By Gregory Lozinak Anyone involved in…
Green Retrofits for Cost Savings and Resiliency
Ryan Kristoff The landscape for green technology is changing. Awareness of highly efficient electric heat pumps has been growing, and heat pump systems have now outsold gas furnaces for two…
California Bill Would Block Landlords from Banning Pets In Rentals
The bill, AB 2216, would prohibit banning pets in rentals and allow landlords to ask about pet ownership only after a tenant’s application has been approved, according to reports. According…
8 Reasons to Manage Maintenance Requests with Property Management Software
Here are 8 reasons to use property management software for managing rental maintenance requests to improve communication between landlords and tenants. By Eli Secor One of the most stressful parts…
SMI Property Management Merges with JPM Real Estate Services Willamette
The valley-based SMI Property Management firm has expanded services to the Greater Portland area, according to a release. Portland-based JPM Real Estate Services has joined Willamette Valley-based, SMI Property Management.…