Rental investment app Doorvest acquires competitor Getaway
Both companies help investors find, lease-up and simplify the acquisition of rental property. Getaway's conduits to financing options will help Doorvest launch its mortgage product
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
Why onsite management will remain essential to multifamily
Good property managers build relationships and communities, and that's something no app can do, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Sep 4
'Fix-and-flip' loans are going mainstream with investors
Kiavi has packaged up more than $5.1B in 'residential transition loans' for sale to investors. The latest deal — the first to be evaluated by a credit rating agency — was bumped up to $400M
by Matt Carter Aug 13
Waltz provides foreign investors a foot into US real estate
The new company promises to use its software-enabled workflow to reduce administrative hurdles non-citizens face when looking to invest in the U.S., with a timeline of fewer than 30 days
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 17
The easiest, least expensive way to become a real estate investor
Thanks to new technology and startup platforms with the right education, trainer Bernice Ross writes, even novices with small budgets can jump into the investing game with ease
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
Convergence and divergence: The future of residential property
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Understanding technology adoption and service integration, Brandon Dobell of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company writes, will, in turn, unlock operational efficiencies and value creation
by Brandon Dobell Jun 4
How to embrace multifamily housing as a long-term investment
Despite short-term challenges in the space, multifamily real estate investment expert Michael Zaransky is still bullish on the long-term potential of the sector
by Michael Zaransky May 28
10 cities where these experienced property investors won't buy
Investors Christian Gore and Itay Simchi shared 10 US cities where they would never choose to invest in real estate
by Ben Verde May 20
Sun Belt cities see fastest rent deflation amid building boom
Nine of the 10 cities with the steepest drops in rent in April were in the Sun Belt, according to a new report by Redfin
by Ben Verde May 17
Investing app Backflip sticks landing, secures $15M Series A
Backflip was reviewed by Inman in July 2023, earning high marks for its marriage of acute market analysis and strategic direction with its onboard mechanism for accessible financing
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 29
Investor or agent? 5 moneymakers share why agents should be both
Five investor-agents, each of whom has achieved success on both sides of the equation, shared their actionable insights and winning formulas for nailing a pivotal but tricky professional shift
by Ben Verde Apr 9
Zillow economist identifies 11 cities primed for real estate investors
Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen said these markets are ideal cities for real estate investors to purchase properties in the coming years
by Ben Verde Mar 12
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