Building Code Changes Affecting Rental Housing Affordability
Building code changes over the past 10 years have been the single biggest driver in increasing rental housing affordability, according to a release from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC).…
Back to Basics: What Today’s Residents Want
In the current multifamily marketplace, operators should concentrate on basics and functionality that today’s residents want. So with that in mind, here is a look at the four upgrade measures…
Can Landlords Charge Tenants to Replace the Carpets?
The Big Picture On Can Landlords Charge Tenants to Replace the Carpets: Carpets are subject to normal wear and tear, and landlords need to consider this as an eventual expense.…
Buying a Property with Tenants: Pros, Cons, and Rules for Landlords
The Big Picture On Buying A Property With Tenants: Buying a property with tenants provides immediate cash flow, as there is no vacancy period while seeking renters. However, it also…
Underworld: How to Spot Professional Tenants Before They Bite
The Big Picture On How To Spot Professional Tenants: Professional tenants are people who game the system in order to illegally stay on a rental property without paying rent. Landlords…
The role of mapping technologies in self-service leasing
The role of mapping technologies in self-service leasing and how interactive technologies have optimized many facets of leasing. By Andrew Rhuland “Show and tell” has taken on a whole new…
What Are Promissory Notes and Deeds of Reconveyance in Real Estate?
Promissory Notes And Deeds Of Reconveyance Financing is one of the largest hurdles real estate investors face when buying properties. When it comes to securing a mortgage, lenders are clear…
Rent Prices Continue To Climb For Third Month
Rent prices continued to climb for the third month in a row, and while rent increases were modest and sluggish, further increases could stall, Apartment List says in its May…
Landlord To Pay $600,000 In Sexual Harassment Consent Order
A Georgia landlord who owns and manages more than 45 properties has agreed to pay $600,000 in a consent order to settle a sexual harassment charge with the U.S. Department…
Using A Code Word Helps You Get the Right Tenant
A veteran landlord shares one of the best methods for helping you find the perfect tenant for your property using a code word. By Scot Aubrey With summer just around…