Under-the-radar lead generation ideas for agents stuck in a rut

Sometimes using the latest, cutting-edge tech tools is the way to go, but at other times, the old-school analog methods just can’t be beat when it comes to drumming up leads. Continue reading

7 ways to find dependable renters now that moratoriums are ending

After a rocky year-and-a-half due to local and federal eviction moratoriums, most landlords and property managers are finding ways to ensure they pick solid tenants this time around. 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

What real estate investors can do for renters whose homes were hit by Ida

The clean up and repair work that remains in Hurricane Ida’s aftermath is overwhelming for many, and investors who have rental properties that have been impacted will want to ensure their renters are treated with care. Continue reading

4 apartment problem areas landlords should keep an eye on

RentCheck co-founder Lydia Winkler suggested that property managers be proactive about maintenance to keep tenants happy with a fully returned deposit and avoid headaches in between leases. Continue reading

The eviction ban returned, but many renters are still at risk

Renters continue to be impacted in very unequal ways by the economic fallout of the pandemic, and one big reason for that is where they live and how their local municipalities are handling the crisis. Continue reading

Supreme Court partially blocks New York’s eviction ban

The court argued that by allowing tenants to self-certify that they’re facing economic hardship as a result of the pandemic, New York’s COVID eviction ban was unconstitutional. Continue reading

Automated property inspection startup RentCheck raises $2.6M

The startup, which helps property managers conduct remote, automated property inspections, also earned $1 million in pre-seed funding, and grew exponentially during the pandemic. Continue reading

Eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expire

Several economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the overall economy when the CDC’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends on July 31. Continue reading

Zumper launches in-app messaging experience

The new feature will allow renters to communicate directly with Zumper’s leasing partners and submit application materials or rental documents within the app. Continue reading