Real estate investing in 2023: The roller coaster continues
Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next?
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
House Hacking spiked amid COVID. In 2024, it will be a household name
Last month, Fannie Mae lowered its down payment minimum for some properties, clearing a path for investors like Alejandro and Jessicas Cuevas, who bought in Chicago with hacking in mind
by Taylor Anderson Dec 26
WeWork asks bankruptcy court to hide 600K tenant names from rivals
Once valued at $47B, WeWork attorneys argue that releasing the names of its 600,000 clients would allow competing office landlords to poach customers
by Taylor Anderson Dec 19
The investor on a quest to buy 250 rentals near the US's top schools
Sean O’Dowd and his partners are betting they can generate healthy returns by buying single-family homes in the best school districts. They're buying hundreds of homes in just 21 ZIP codes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 12
How landlords are driving innovation in the proptech space
Ryan Barone, CEO of RentRedi, discusses the ways that landlords are embracing innovative property management solutions and driving development in the proptech sector
by Ryan Barone Dec 5
Americans support zoning changes to allow more housing, survey finds
From backyard cottages to duplexes and more mixed-use buildings, a survey of over 5,000 people found broad support for widespread zoning changes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 1
New data shows much of the US has entered the ‘renter’s market’
The Sun Belt leads the ongoing drop in rent declines, and the price of rent is now lower than a year ago in 50 of the top 100 markets Zumper tracks
by Taylor Anderson Nov 28
How to win the multifamily lease-up challenge as a property manager
Multifamily expert and brand-new Inman contributor Andy Larson offers insights and strategies for the all-important lease-up period
by Andy Larson Nov 27
Canadian officials looking for ways to decrease the number of Airbnbs
Under pressure to add more housing supply, officials say they're looking at ways to decrease the number of short-term rentals in the country
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
Curbio accused of targeting elderly homeowners in new fraud suit
Curbio 'strongly' denied claims on Monday by Washington, DC's attorney general that the pre-sale renovation startup violated consumer protection laws through 'deception, intimidation and fraud'
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
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
Seattle landlord stuck in van while tenant rents his home on Airbnb
Jason Roth told Insider that after he rented out his home to Kareem Hunter, the tenant allegedly only paid part of the first month before illegally renting out other rooms in the house on Airbnb
by Ben Verde Nov 14
Airbnb rolls out new features in battle for hotel share
In its war to grab market share from the hotel industry, Airbnb rolls out features that seek to take out the surprises that can come at check-in
by Taylor Anderson Nov 9
Get ready to play landlord with the latest version of The Sims
Players can experience what it's like to manage rentals in a real city, with tenants who harass each other, miss rent and commit crime
by Taylor Anderson Nov 7
Here's how property managers can fight the effects of inflation
How can forward-thinking property managers mitigate the effects of inflation? It requires informed strategies and creative thinking. Here’s our approach.
by Michael Zaransky Oct 30