In This Article Key Takeaways Software company, RealPage, is being accused and investigated by the Department of Justice of price-fixing in conjunction with large landlords to drive up rents. Opponents suggest that RealPage's pricing algorithm purposely creates a "house always...
In This Article Most people drift along life’s current. They work 9-5 jobs, live within 30 miles of where they grew up, and don’t change careers often, if ever. There’s nothing inherently wrong with any of that—if you’ve considered all...
In This Article Key Takeaways California Assembly Bill 1033 makes it possible for homeowners to sell ADUs as separate homes, specifically as condos.San Jose is the first city in the state to embrace the law, with the official start date...
In This Article Key Takeaways If you’re not strategic about managing property taxes, your potential income gains will significantly erode.Investors can take advantage of strategies like property assessment appeals, tax-deferred exchanges, and abatements or exemptions to reduce the tax burden...
In This Article Can you start investing in real estate with just $15,000? Yep, and mobile home investing is how you do it. We know what you’re thinking, “I don’t want to own trailers! I want to invest in “real”...
Downward pressure on rent prices is causing a “cascade” effect across all unit types. Whether you live in a luxury apartment or budget-friendly multifamily building on a busy street, you’ve probably seen asking rents lowering around you with apartment concession...
You DON’T need a ton of money to find and fund real estate deals. Despite earning just $15,000 per year, today’s guest found the perfect property for him and scrounged the money to close. If you’re willing to learn, network,...
In This Article Key Takeaways Lease violations vary in severity, requiring tailored responses from landlords to maintain fairness and property integrity.A structured, documented approach to addressing violations protects landlords legally and financially.Proactive measures like thorough screening and clear communication significantly...
In This Article Key Takeaways Amid a historic affordability crisis, new legislation in New York City might force landlords to pay the hefty broker's fees that tenants have traditionally paid to real estate companies. If passed, the bill would effectively destroy...
In This Article When you’re competing for ranking on VRBO or Airbnb, playing by the rules of the algorithm is everything. Take too long to get back to a tenant question, and watch your placement slide. But how important is...
