Lessen hits unicorn status with $170M Series B

The new funding round of $170 million, for a total of $214 million raised, pushes Lessen into “unicorn” status, meaning its valuation has topped $1 billion. It’s the second industry player in November to earn the title. Continue reading

Rental property startup Doorvest unveils selling arm and $39M round

The funding round will help the rental homeownership startup add hires, expand into new Sun Belt markets and invest in its product and technology, according to an announcement. Continue reading

Rental lead converter Zuma emerges from beta, raises $6.7M

Zuma’s software flattens traditional lead qualification and follow-up processes using on-demand engagement methods to qualify prospects as leads, arrange appointments and determine best practices for ongoing lead nurture. 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

Staffing and recruitment among top challenges for property managers in 2021

74 percent of respondents to a National Apartment Association survey said HR, staffing and recruitment issues were among their top three challenges in 2021. Continue reading

4 features every property management platform should have

Choosing the right property management platform can make all the difference in putting you ahead of the competition while helping you foster more meaningful relationships with your clients. Here are a few features you should plan to integrate. Continue reading

3 ways to dominate a neighborhood

Owning a neighborhood takes time and commitment, and you need to find one that works for you. Once you do find the right “spot,” don’t hesitate to go all in, be creative and make it your own. Here’s how. Continue reading

6 reasons teams should get into property management

Property management expands your network, your database and ultimately, your business. Teams of the future will offer more services — and you can be sure property management will be one of them. Continue reading

Institutional investors are coming for the short-term rental market

Experts say the transition for institutions is “inevitable” and that hopefully it will ultimately bring a few perks, like lower pricing and more inventory, to short-term rental guests. Continue reading

‘It’s creating a nightmare’: Agents, landlords bristle at new eviction ban

Industry professionals argued that the latest eviction moratorium hurts small time landlords and leads to renters piling up debt. Continue reading