Tenant experience apps: Who they’re for and what they do

Property managers say they want to add new tenant features to their web portals and mobile apps. These services want their business. Continue reading

15 tips for first-time real estate investors, straight from the pros

Inman spoke with industry pros to learn their top tips for first-time real estate investors, and they had plenty of knowledge to share with newbies in need of a little bit of confidence. Continue reading

What property managers need to know about deposit insurance

Deposit insurance is an emerging type of security deposit. For a growing number of renters, the indemnity paid in monthly installments has become a much more desirable alternative to upfront deposits. Continue reading

4 states lift eviction ban; renters left with weaker federal protections

State-level protections for tenants behind on rent expired in four more states this week as the clock ticks on the federal eviction ban. Continue reading

Short-term rental firms hone in on safety rules after alleged rape

Vrbo and Tripadvisor are reviewing how hosts transfer keys after a Bloomberg investigation into violent crimes at Airbnb listings. Continue reading

After year of lower rent, landlords steer back to pre-pandemic prices

Rents nationwide have recovered fully from their pandemic-induced declines, according to a new report from Apartment List. Continue reading

Property management startup Home365 secures $16.3M round

Based in the Bay Area, Home365, a full-service management startup for property owners, boasts offices in 14 major U.S. metros. Continue reading

Travelers rush to book thin rental inventory in hot US vacation spots

Demand for vacation rental homes has outpaced supply in the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Midwest, Vrbo’s president said in a recent interview. Continue reading

Second-home startup Pacaso to add markets in North America, Europe

The company, which offers co-ownership of second homes in 20 U.S. markets, announced plans to expand into Europe, Mexico and Canada. Continue reading

Blackstone shells out $6B to re-enter rental market

Blackstone Group Inc. has reached a deal to acquire single-family rental home company Home Partners of America Inc. after a competitive bidding process. Continue reading