Landlords more likely to respond to renters with white-sounding names

Property managers’ lack of response to applicants of color contributes to housing segregation by race, according to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Continue reading

AI property management startup MeetElise raises $23.5M in Series B

MeetElise reported that the new funds will go toward hiring, product expansion and the company’s movement into adjacent verticals. In total, MeetElise has raised $32 million in funding. Continue reading

Rental lead engagement features drive value, potential of Zuma: Tech Review

Zuma also works in unison with many of the apartment industry’s lead generation platforms, such as Apartment List, Zillow and Apartments.com. Continue reading

Mobile homes see values surge faster than single-family homes

For all the rapid price growth single-family homes have seen in the last year, an unexpected segment of the housing market has actually seen even faster price growth in recent years, according to a new LendingTree report. Continue reading

RentSpree debuts new tenant payment tool Rent Payment

Dubbed “Rent Payment,” the new tool is free for landlords and managers and is meant to be easier and more secure than conventional payment methods. Continue reading

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

Key moves real estate investors should make before the end of 2021

Whatever your goals as an investor, now’s the time to take stock and determine the best way to close out 2021 in order to position yourself for success in 2022. Here are some things to keep in mind. Continue reading

Communication is half the battle: 4 ways to ensure team cohesion

Team cohesion, as much as it mattered before, matters more now. Team members want to be engaged and in the loop. It falls upon management to ensure that happens. Here’s how to foster better connections and keep everyone on the same page. Continue reading

How to build a solid agent network as an investor

Having a strong and expansive network might be the most essential component of an investing business, and understanding how to build that network is paramount. It’s a skill that every highly successful investor has mastered, and one that can make the d… Continue reading

Co-investing startup Fractional raises $5.5M in seed funding

The San Francisco-based company’s platform helps pair would-be real estate investors with friends or strangers who want to co-own property. Continue reading