An entrepreneur's guide to multifamily housing investment
Investors need to develop local insight, patience, persistence and operational excellence
by Michael Zaransky May 28
How global events are impacting multifamily investment (and where the market is headed)
Despite global shocks, multifamily remains a sound commercial real estate investment
by Michael Zaransky Apr 21
Trends and opportunities in multifamily housing for 2026
Headwinds aside, multifamily real estate remains on a firm footing
by Michael Zaransky Mar 19
multifamily investing in Knoxville
Knoxville’s appeal to employers and job-hunters also makes it attractive to real estate investors
by Michael Zaransky Mar 3
A picture of a multi-unit building to symbolize multifamily real estate market
Real estate investing expert Michael Zaransky explains how the multifamily real estate market is recalibrating, driven by investor confidence, capital behavior and macroeconomic trends
by Michael Zaransky Nov 13
A picture of a multi-unit building to symbolize multifamily real estate market
Oversupply and undersupply cycles in multifamily housing reveal one undeniable truth: Rent growth and occupancy are driven by supply and demand, not just flashy market narratives
by Michael Zaransky Oct 8
single family rental investing
Growth in the single family rental asset class, Michael Zaransky writes, reflects demographic shifts, housing affordability constraints and evolving cultural preferences
by Michael Zaransky Sep 3
Investors seeing a 'generational opportunity' in multifamily
The price reset in multifamily assets has created an environment where acquisition economics align more attractively than they have in over a decade, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jul 29
Supply constraints are reshaping the multifamily market’s trajectory
Multifamily investing expert Michael Zaransky reflects on the structural divergence between housing demand and the system’s ability to deliver new units under current economic conditions
by Michael Zaransky May 20
How rent control policies are reshaping multifamily investments
Even in the face of regulatory headwinds, investment analyst Michael Zaransky writes, there are always opportunities in the multifamily investment sector
by Michael Zaransky Apr 7
Reimagine common space, foster community in multifamily design
Thoughtfully designed common spaces in multifamily communities, Michael Zaransky writes, strengthen resident engagement, deepen the sense of belonging and enhance retention
by Michael Zaransky Mar 12
The expanding role of micro-units in property renting
Despite challenges, municipalities are increasingly open to micro-unit developments as they seek innovative solutions to the affordability crisis, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jan 28
AI’s evolving role in real estate and property rental
By freeing resources, improving responsiveness and creating new opportunities, Michael Zaransky writes, AI elevates the tenant experience in ways that go beyond operational efficiency
by Michael Zaransky Jan 10
How to identify the top new amenities in multifamily housing
Multifamily operators must know that trends are fickle and vogue fades, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Build a community around your amenities, not vice versa
by Michael Zaransky Dec 9
Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?
Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, office conversions rarely solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new
by Michael Zaransky Nov 26