Should your brokerage open a property management division?

Property management can be labor intensive, a legal minefield and seem like more trouble than it is worth. But with proper staffing and systems in place, property management can add another stream of income to your business — and set you apart from you… Continue reading

Find the best tenant and maximize the ROI of your rental

You have a pool of tenants. They all meet the same criteria: good credit, stable income, and no criminal history. How do you narrow down your choice? After all, the best way to maximize the ROI on a rental property is to find a great tenant and keep th… Continue reading

When brokers become property managers

With their fingers on the pulse of the local residential real estate market, it’s no surprise that more and more brokers add to their acumen as property managers. According to U.S. Census estimates, the number of single-family rentals in the U.S. grew … Continue reading

Vacasa now offers short-term apartment rentals in cities

In an announcement today, the company unveiled a new service called Vacasa Multifamily that will provide short-term rental management in cities. Property managers and developers using the service will be able to turn their urban units over to the compa… Continue reading

Surprising rental market trends to watch in 2019

A series of major shifts are reinventing the rental industry as we know it. People are renting later in life than ever before—a result of the affordable housing shortage and a number of other socioeconomic factors. Continue reading

Need to make more cash in real estate? Try these tips

What should you do when you can’t pay your bills on your real estate income alone? How do you keep your businesses afloat? Think about these options. Continue reading