Technology is the 'great equalizer' for accidental landlords
With new and evolving software solutions, multifamily expert Andy Larson writes, landlords thrive in the rental market by letting automation, big data and smart spaces do much of the heavy lifting
by Andy Larson Mar 19
Jail ahead for ‘worst landlord on this planet’ over squalid rentals
The sheriff has been ordered to arrest a landlord twice named worst in New York City and bring him to Rikers Island for up to 60 days over hundreds of building violations
by Taylor Anderson Mar 13
Landlord accounting tips for a smoother tax season
There are ways to simplify the tax preparation process and stay organized throughout the year, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, so that when tax time rolls around, it’s smooth
by Ryan Barone Feb 20
Virginia landlord arrested for racial discrimination, rampant fraud
David Merryman is facing fraud and civil rights abuse charges. He is accused by federal prosecutors of subjecting his Black tenants to violence and racist slurs
by Ben Verde Jan 22
Technology is key to helping landlords attract college students
RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes that from smart home enhancements to mobile-friendly tech services, technology is the key to helping college-town landlords thrive in today's market
by Ryan Barone Nov 21
New Western trends report has all the answers for savvy investors
Opinion
Real estate expert and trainer Bernice Ross sits down with New Western's President and co-founder Kurt Carlton to discuss the key takeways and valuable insights
by Bernice Ross Sep 22
Meet the millennials preaching real estate wealth to a new generation
Candice Milano and Malessa Rambarran, the millennial co-leaders of The Milano Rambarran Team at Brown Harris Stevens, are launching their new podcast, The Build Up, to reach a wider audience
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
7 questions to ask yourself before becoming a landlord in 2023
Investing in rental properties is one of the most dependable methods of building wealth. You give yourself the best chance of success when you know exactly what you’re getting into
by Luke Babich Mar 14
Woman allegedly kills ex-landlord after forging $40,000 of his checks
Prosecutors say Xiu Fang Ke beat Leonard Garber with a hammer and wrapped his body in a curtain after he confronted her about forging his checks
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3
The ultimate guide to tenant screening for DIY landlords
Opinion
Finding and onboarding the right tenant is critical to a landlord’s ability to generate steady, reliable, long term income
by Logan Ransley Jun 7
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Dubbed 'Rent Payment,' the new tool is free for landlords and managers and is meant to be easier and more secure than conventional payment methods
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 3
September rent is due. How will renters and landlords deal?
The start of the month means that over 100 million Americans living in rentals will have to pay rent without the supplemental aid they previously received as part of the pandemic stimulus package
Zumper announces rent guarantee for small landlords
The company believes the new service will be particularly useful during the coronavirus pandemic, when numerous Americans have missed their housing payments
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 27
Brown Harris Stevens CEO: 'We have to apply a little bit of humanity'
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman called for compromise in the face of an impending wave of evictions as CARES Act benefits are set to expire at the end of July
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 21
Some landlords got aid money. Many others were excluded
Smaller landlords form the 'backbone' of the residential rental industry. But they have been largely excluded from the Paycheck Protection Program during the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1