Inventory boost expected to slow rent growth to 1.5%

The rental market is entering the new year with a major boost in inventory and cooling rental growth — two factors that are expected to yield a mixed bag of results for landlords and tenants alike.  Continue reading

WATCH: Why institutional money is saving grace for the rental market

Even though investors have slowed spending, single-family rentals are in a stable position and they’re likely to help keep it that way, Doug Brien of rental platform Mynd said at Inman Connect. Continue reading

REX pivots to single-family rental market as its Hail Mary

Nearly two weeks after mass agent layoffs and the closure of two offices, controversial discount brokerage REX has yet to throw in the towel. Continue reading

From NFTs to IPOs: The top real estate investment stories of 2021

Proptech’s banner year, a couple long-awaited IPOs, surging rent growth and more — here’s all the hot Property Portfolio news that hit the press in 2021. Continue reading

Don’t punt on real estate investing: San Francisco 49er’s placekicker

Ex-NFL placekicker Doug Brien, now of Mynd, and Gary Beasley of Roofstock told Inman Connect Las Vegas guests they should feel confident investing in single-family rentals. Continue reading

Roofstock acquires property management platform Great Jones

With the acquisition of Great Jones, Roofstock will now be able to support the full lifecycle of single-family property investment for owners. Continue reading

Commercial property giant Jones Lang LaSalle takes on rental market

JLL has forged an agreement with rental property management company Roofstock, which stands to give the startup significant stature in the rental home investment market. Continue reading