US residential rent growth cools to slowest pace in more than a year

Median monthly rent in the largest metropolitan areas of the United States dropped for a second-straight month in September to $1,759, according to a report released Thursday by Realtor.com. Continue reading

RentSpree, SentriLock link up on software services for renters

RentSpree wants to expand through partnerships, relying on a number of already established industry partners bettering the way people rent and the agents that deliver those processes. Continue reading

7 pros and cons of having a real estate investing partner

Investing in real estate with a partner can be extremely appealing and comes with many advantages. However, there are also some potential pitfalls. Here are seven pros and cons to consider before taking on a real estate investing partner.  Continue reading

How to recruit the best property managers for your multifamily investments

Finding the right talent to manage your properties is a multifaceted process. Multifamily expert Michael Zaransky shares his best practices for matching the perfect personality to each property project. Continue reading

Weakest Q3 for US apartment leasing in 3 decades

RealPage reports the third quarter saw the biggest slowdown in leasing traffic in 30 years of tracking. Paired with a slowdown in rent, it’s the latest sign of turbulence in the housing market. Continue reading

The 9 US housing markets where tenants are most behind on rent

One in every four renters in some U.S. markets is behind on monthly rent payments after a historic run-up in prices, according to data released Monday by real estate portal MyEListing.com. Continue reading

5 Airbnb options that are cheaper than this $143 a night storage unit

Short-term rental owners were surprised to find a container without windows and 3 bunk beds brought in that much rent. “Jesus Christ,” wrote one short-term rental investor, “someone has done it.” Here are five Airbnb options that are cheaper than that. Continue reading

Woman allegedly kills ex-landlord after forging $40,000 of his checks

Prosecutors say Xiu Fang Ke beat Leonard Garber with a hammer and wrapped his body in a curtain after he confronted her about forging his checks. Continue reading

Sundae rolls out set price buying tool for investors

The online property marketplace, geared toward buyers selling properties as-is, launches Purchase Direct, which lets investors see the set price of a home and move straight to making an offer. Continue reading