Single-family rental management firm Poplar Homes lands $53M
The company said 90% of the nation's SFR stock is owned by individuals and that more than seven million individual SFR landlords 'have historically been do-it-yourself landlords'
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 28
Rent guarantor Nomad sets sight on 10 new markets after $20M round
The Denver-based company, which offers owner-operated rental companies and single-family landlords guaranteed rent for up to 3 years, is eyeing Raleigh, NC as its next market
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 17
Roofstock's new tool lets investors purchase shares in rental homes
Now through December, investors will have access to a limited time offer of investing in Roofstock One shares for $1K. After that, the minimum investment will start at $5K
Rental proptech Lessen secures $35M in Series A
Lessen is a web-based platform for connecting rental property owners and their management services teams with professionals to assist in an array of business-critical operations
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 24
'IBuyer of rentals' Nomad announces $2M seed round
The Dever-based company provides landlords with services such as 2 years of guaranteed rent and 24/7 property management to help them achieve 'set it and forget it' mode on rental properties
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
How this investor built a single-family rental empire virtually
California-based investor Katy Klesitz shares how she and her husband, Frank, have grown their out-of-state rental portfolio during the pandemic
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
Family-oriented rentals are next area of growth, opportunity
In a report released Monday, the Urban Land Institute highlighted the need for more two and three-bedroom rentals to meet the growing demand of families
by Marian McPherson Jun 22
NYC poised to experience influx of out-of-state renters post virus
Apartment List's latest migration report reveals renters are still interested in moving to New York City and other coronavirus hotspots once the pandemic ends
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
Rental returns decreased in 59% of counties over the last year
The average annual gross rental yield thus far for 2020 is also down to 8.4% from an average yield of 8.6% in 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
How the single-family rental investment landscape has evolved in the past decade
Institutional investors are turning to construction and iBuyers to provide single-family home rentals
by Steve Cook Jan 9
Is investing in single-family rentals a bad idea?
Wealth manager's scathing critique of the asset class comes after Blackstone liquidated its position in the market
by Teke Wiggin Dec 20
The Real Word: Is NAR spending too much on building software?
Opinion
Former RPR contractor Len Komar is suing NAR. He alleges RPR is ‘very fragile.’ Is NAR overreaching?
by Byron Lazine Aug 9
Rental platform Zumper raises $46M to build out its product, hire employees
The Series C funding round will help the San Francisco startup with its in-progress online service for connecting renters to landlords
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 18
What regions are cashing in on single-family home investments?
Georgia, Maryland and Michigan offer the best return on investment for small and mid-tier investors
by Marian McPherson Mar 22
Zillow: Lack of for-sale inventory due in part by increased single-family rentals
Zillow chief economist says for-sale housing construction needs a major boost
by Marian McPherson Jun 22