Bridge loans for investment properties: What you need to know

Bridge loans offer investors a quick and flexible way to finance an investment property, but they come with some disadvantages, writes Luke Babich, chief sales officer at Clever Real Estate. Continue reading

Does this financial analyst have an economic crystal ball?

Could an obscure chart provide a roadmap for investment? Bernice Ross talks with money mentor Chris Naugle about this little-known pattern of economic highs and lows dating all the way back to the 19th century. Continue reading

Airbnb sues New York City over ‘de facto ban’ on short-term rentals

Readers who prioritize second homes and investment properties turn to Inman’s weekly Property Portfolio email newsletter, whether they’re agents who work with this special class of clients or investors themselves. This month, we’ll go deeper on e… Continue reading

KW, Coldwell Banker and others sued over alleged discrimination

The new lawsuit claims that a host of big-name real estate companies, as well as various landlords, refused to accept Section 8 vouchers for lower-income renters. Continue reading

Investment activity tallies record fall as purchases tumble 49% in Q1

Overall home purchases dropped 41%, suggesting investors have pulled back from the market more than consumers during a period of high rates and volatile home prices, according to Redfin. Continue reading

Heading into summer, Airbnb is going head-to-head with the hotels

It grew from a way to earn a little extra money renting out a room to a $67B behemoth. Now, heading into a busy travel season, Airbnb looks to return to its roots. Continue reading

Real estate investing: 3 tips to get started from a seasoned investor

Find a niche, start small and think local, writes Inman contributor Michael Zaransky, the founder and managing principal of MZ Capital Partners. Continue reading

Should real estate investors bank on self-storage amid uncertainty?

Should you jump on the bandwagon or leave self-storage to institutional investors? Here’s what to consider before investing in a storage facility, according to SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis. Continue reading

Iconic Flatiron Building auctioned after original high-bidder vanished

New York developer Jeffrey Gural won the right to buy the iconic Manhattan office building months after the original high-bidder failed to come up with the deposit for the building. Continue reading

Rent peaked where it matters most. Here’s what happens next

Federal inflation data showed rent inflation dropped in April, about a year after rent growth rapidly slowed. Three economists explain why it took so long for that to happen and what that means for the future of the rental market. Continue reading