Vacation rental giant Vacasa makes its stock market debut

The vacation rental management firm is the latest to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading

How to help clients ‘Airbnb’ their home

Agents can play a valuable role ensuring their clients are set up for rental success by identifying homes that might be great rentals, suggesting improvements and updates, and informing owners of local rules. Here’s what to know. Continue reading

How helping mom-and-pop investors can grow your business

One of the best ways to serve your clients is to be a solution to their problems. Helping tenants and landlords work together to keep people in their homes will earn you more referrals and positive press than almost anything else you can do to promote … Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus. What advice should her broker g… Continue reading

Vacasa teams up with Marriott International

Travelers will now be able to book more than 10,000 properties that Vacasa manages through Marriott’s Homes & Villas by Marriott International platform. Continue reading

Keep a lid on spending! 7 cash flow tips for your multifamily business

Some expenses, when left unchecked, can end up costing you. That’s why keeping an eye on the money flowing out of your business can be a good way to improve your profitability. Here are a few tips for optimizing your cash flow. Continue reading

Increase your rental’s property value! 7 home improvement ideas

Increasing your rental’s value takes lots of time, effort and even monetary investments — but it’s well worth it in the end. Here are a few inexpensive and easy home improvement ideas that will help you see the best return on your rental property. Continue reading

How can you prepare for a post-COVID-19 market?

When the quarantines lift and the crisis subsides, what potential market shifts will we see? Here’s how you can best position yourself to serve some of the likely outcomes. Continue reading

Leasing startup Landing scores $30M in cash and debt

The company launched last fall and allows people to easily move between properties it operates in nine cities in the United States. Continue reading

What to Know Before Renting Out Your Home on Airbnb

You may be tempted to rent out part, or all, of your home on Airbnb to bring in extra income or to enjoy the company of guests. I’ve done it since April 2019, after buying a one-bedroom homesteader cabin I named “Heaven House” on five acres near Joshua… Continue reading