Bidding wars erupt for renters as the economy recovers in a hot housing market
They are usually reserved for homebuyers, but bidding wars are becoming more common in the rental home market. Demand for apartment and single-family rentals [...]
Landlords Sue U.S. for Rent Unpaid Under Eviction Moratorium
A landlords’ lobbyist said it sued the U.S. government to recover damages the organization claims its members suffered as a result of a federal [...]
Seven Qualities of a Great Tenant
Great tenants are what keep you in this business. They pay rent on time, get along with neighbors, and take care of your property. [...]
Despite national protection expiring, some states will continue banning evictions
Although the national ban on evictions is now over, a number of states have issued their own protections for renters that will last for [...]
If You Build It – They Will Come: The Housing Shortage
Key Takeaways: The shortage of housing inventory for sale is persuading some agents and brokers to get into real estate development. Finding a mentor [...]
Financial Viability of Renting vs. Selling
There is a new tool out that allows rental property owners to calculate the financial viability of renting vs. selling their investment that I [...]
As “Rent Spreads” Shrink, Exodus Ends? Rents in San Francisco & Silicon Valley at Multiyear Lows, but Soar in Sacramento, Fresno, Lake Tahoe Area
At what point does the shrinking difference no longer justify the move? But wait… the Exodus for the Sierra Nevada isn’t driven by savings. [...]
What is the best landscaping for rental properties?
Running a successful rental property operation usually means balancing a multitude of factors, challenges and expenses. This means landscaping becoming somewhat of an afterthought [...]
Happy Thanksgiving
It is the understatement of the year to say that this has been a difficult year. A contentious election cycle, pandemic, unemployment, wildfire, and [...]