Portland Apartment Market Stabilizing Or Improving
Here is a Portland apartment market mid-year summary for 2024 that shows the Portland apartment market stabilizing or improving. By Patrick Barry There was a general sense of optimism that…
Landlord Needs 3-Bedroom Unit to Keep Maintenance On-Site
A landlord needs one of her currently occupied 3-bedroom apartments to keep maintenance on-site in her apartment complex. That is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank…
Short-Term Rental Operator Sentenced for Defrauding Landlords
A short-term rental operator who called himself the “wolf of Airbnb” was sentenced to 51 months for defrauding landlords of more than $1 million in rent, according to a release.…
Broad Coalition of Housing Providers Oppose Rent Cap
A broad coalition of housing providers and lenders released a letter to President Biden opposing the recent proposal to cap rents nationwide, according to a release from the National Multifamily…
11 Ways Tech Is Disrupting Real Estate Investing
The Big Picture On Ways Tech Disrupting Real Estate Investing Platforms like Fundrise and Groundfloor democratize real estate investing, allowing individuals to pool funds for property ventures. Tech-enabled investment clubs…
The Landlord’s Guide to State And Federal Rental Application Laws
The Big Picture On State And Federal Rental Application Laws: Landlords must avoid discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Federal law requires landlords…
11 Clever Ways to Earn Extra Money from Your Rentals
The Big Picture on Earning Extra Money from Your Rentals: Leasing furnished or semi-furnished properties allows landlords to charge higher rents and justify larger security deposits. Offering services such as…
7 Common Landlord Repairs All Property Owners Should Know How to Fix
The Big Picture On Common Landlord Repairs: Landlord repairs can save you a lot of money—if you can do them properly. Most common repairs include re-caulking, fixing leaky pipes and…
5 Steps to Become a Millionaire from Real Estate in 5 Years
The Big Picture on Becoming a Real Estate Millionaire Within 5 Years: Decide if you want to actively manage properties or invest passively through platforms like real estate crowdfunding and…
The Use Of Marijuana – A Fair Housing Challenge
Marijuana use in rental housing presents a fair housing challenge for property managers who need to navigate the legal complexities in federal and state laws. By The Fair Housing Institute…