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Property management startup Guesty nabs $35M funding round

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Software startup Guesty announced Thursday it has raised $35 million in Series C funding, bringing its total funding to $60 million. Continue reading →

Find the best tenant and maximize the ROI of your rental

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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 →

The number of older renters in the US is skyrocketing

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The research, unveiled this week by apartment search website RentCafé, shows that between 2007 and 2017, the number of renter households aged 60 and older jumped from 6.5 million to 9.4 million, or an increase of 43 percent. Continue reading →

Airbnb acquires Hotel Tonight, last-minute booking app

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The rental-by-owner company announced the acquisition Thursday, saying in a statement that Hotel Tonight will help further Airbnb’s mission to “create a world where anyone can belong anywhere.” Continue reading →

Universal rent control is here: Will it backfire?

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Oregon is officially the first state in the U.S. to pass universal rent control for all tenants. Housing economists who spoke with Inman think the legislation, as written, will have either little or adverse impact on tenants and affordability. Continue reading →

5 red flags to watch for when screening renters

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James Wise runs The Holton-Wise Property Group, one of the largest brokerages in Cleveland. Over the years, he’s helped place hundreds of renters for clients, and he knows exactly what to avoid when it comes to problem tenants. Here are his top signs t… Continue reading →

NYC Council aims to limit rental broker fees, security deposits

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Members of the New York City Council took aim at the fees associated with renting an apartment in New York City, which sometimes requires prospective tenants to spend thousands of dollars in deposits and charges to obtain. Continue reading →

Want to start buying investment properties? Than get creative

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Want to be a property owner? Think way outside the box, a panel of real estate investors told attendees Wednesday at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading →