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12 Tactics for Better Tenant Retention and Maximized ROI
The Big Picture on Tactics For Better Tenant Retention And Maximized ROI: Regularly compare your rental units to competitors in terms of pricing and amenities. Conduct market research and exit…
What Bills Help Build Your Credit?
The Big Picture On What Bills Help Build Your Credit: Not all bills impact your credit score; only those reported to credit bureaus do. Commonly reported bills include car payments,…
NAA Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners
The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced the winners of the 2024 NAA Excellence Awards, an annual program that recognizes excellence and leadership across the rental housing industry. This year’s…
Where Are the Most Competitive Rental Markets?
As the summer moving and leasing season heats up, RentCafe took a look to find out where the most competitive rental markets in the United States are located. “Overall, the…
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Home Improvements with the Best ROI: Which Renovations Add the Most Value?
The Big Picture On Home Improvements With The Best ROI: Improvements like garage door replacements, manufactured stone veneer, and new front doors offer high returns on investment due to their…
12 Lessons About Money from Game of Thrones and HoTD
The Big Picture On Money And Real-Estate Lessons From Game of Thrones and House of The Dragon: Just like in the series, leveraging resources and forming strategic alliances can significantly…
Super-Commuting Grows As Bosses Pull Back On Remote Work
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a growing number of Americans are spending at least 90 minutes each way traveling to and from work, a practice known as…
Entrata Acquires Colleen AI to Usher in New Era of Autonomous Property Management
Entrata’s acquisition of Colleen AI enables operators to automate workflows end-to-end through a new AI product suite, ELI+ Entrata®, a leading AI-enabled multifamily Operating System (OS), has announced its acquisition…
Getting Your Property Ready to Rent
You have purchased and closed on your rental property, maybe it’s turnkey or maybe it needs rehab. You have also determined you have the time, skills, and willingness to take…
The Role of Dividends in Financial Independence/Retiring Early
The Role Of Dividends In Financial Independence: Dividend stocks, particularly Dividend Kings with over 50 years of increasing dividends, are ideal for generating passive income. Investing in stocks with high…