How 1 real estate investor beats the banks amid rising interest rates
Brad Smotherman bought 28 homes last month without traditional financing. He plans to double his business by the end of 2024. The Tennessee real estate investor told Inman how he does it
by Taylor Anderson Jun 6
Bridge loans for investment properties: What you need to know
Bridge loans offer investors a quick and flexible way to finance an investment property, but they come with some disadvantages, writes Luke Babich, chief sales officer at Clever Real Estate
by Luke Babich Jun 6
Keller Williams, eXp Realty, others sued over alleged discrimination
The new lawsuit claims that a host of big-name real estate companies, as well as various landlords, refused to accept Section 8 vouchers for lower-income renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Investment activity tallies record fall as purchases tumble 49% in Q1
Overall home purchases dropped 41%, suggesting investors have pulled back from the market more than consumers during a period of high rates and volatile home prices, according to Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Jun 1
Should real estate investors bank on self-storage amid uncertainty?
Should you jump on the bandwagon or leave self-storage to institutional investors? Here's what to consider before investing in a storage facility, according to SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis
by G. Brian Davis May 30
Iconic Flatiron Building auctioned after original high bidder vanished
New York developer Jeffrey Gural won the right to buy the iconic Manhattan office building months after the original high bidder failed to come up with the deposit for the building
by Taylor Anderson May 24
Rent peaked where it matters most. Here's what happens next
Federal inflation data showed rent inflation dropped in April, about a year after rent growth rapidly slowed. Three economists explain why it took so long for that to happen and what it all means
by Taylor Anderson May 23
Minimize vacancies and maximize revenue: 5 tips to boost your rental
Manual tasks can take up a landlord's time. But automating jobs and handling maintenance well can help keep renters in place and maximize a property's revenue stream, experts told Inman
by Taylor Anderson May 23
5 tips for what landlords should include in a rental lease agreement
Landlords will want to make sure to cover their bases when it comes to rent payments, security deposits and liability. Here are some tips for what to include in a rental lease agreement
by Taylor Anderson May 16
Offices are in trouble. Can turning them into housing save downtown?
Office-to-residential conversions are on the upswing as remote work destabilizes commercial real estate nationwide. 'Everything is on the table,' affordable housing advocate Janan New told Inman
by Taylor Anderson May 16
9 pros and cons: Are mobile home parks a smart investment in 2023?
Opinion
Is investing in a mobile home park — a designated lot for communities of mobile or manufactured homes — truly lucrative? Clever Real Estate's Luke Babich looks at the benefits and disadvantages
by Luke Babich May 16
Airbnb posts first profitable Q1 as revenue climbs to $1.8B
The short-term rental platform has doubled in size since the start of the pandemic as the number of rentable homes increased by 18% from last year, according to earnings data released Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson May 9
What can landlords look for when screening tenants for a rental?
An ineffective screening process can fail to block a potential threat to an investment property, experts told Inman. Here's a few more screening tips landlords might want to consider
by Taylor Anderson May 9
Rent should stop driving inflation soon, Zillow says
Zillow reported rent grew by just 0.6% in April as an ongoing slowdown in rent growth continued after peaking last year
by Taylor Anderson May 5
What’s the worst part about being a landlord? Zillow found out
More people are becoming landlords. From making repairs to finding reliable tenants, here's what they had to say about maintaining a rental
by Taylor Anderson May 2