San Francisco has become the first city in the nation to adopt an ordinance to ban the use of artificial intelligence software to set rental rates, according to reports. The…

The Big Picture On Becoming a Property Manager Property managers handle leasing, tenant communication, maintenance, and finances. Meet requirements (age, education, residency, licensing), develop skills (organization, communication), and consider certifications…

The Big Picture On Deciding to Whether to Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House: Carefully evaluate the return on investment of purchasing a home versus paying off existing…

Multifamily online reputation management is crucial to protecting multifamily reviews and distinguishing a rental property in the competitive space. By Kendall Pretzer Reputation management has emerged as a crucial aspect…

The Big Picture On The Common and Costly Mistakes Landlords Make With Security Deposits Protect yourself from tenant disputes by meticulously documenting the property’s condition during move-in and move-out inspections.…

There are more young adults living with parents than at any point since the 1940s, says a new report from Apartment List economists. Housing affordability is forcing young adults between…

In our previous episodes, we talked about choosing a rental and getting it set up. In this installment of our Landlording A-Z series, we’ll discuss advertising and filling vacancies, showing…

The Big Picture On the Rule of 72 in Investing: The Rule of 72 is a simple formula to estimate how long it takes an investment to double: Years to…

The Big Picture On Bonds vs Real Estate Investment for Retirement Low Treasury bond returns make them less suitable for retirement income. Real estate offers stable income and low risk,…

The Big Picture on How To Handle Bad Tenants: Identifying excuse-makers, nitpickers, and slobs early through thorough tenant screening, including credit and eviction history, as well as observing their behavior…