Landlords are ditching their rental properties and cashing out

Rising home prices are causing landlords to choose between equity or cash flow. For those deciding to list, earnings are substantial, investment property owners told Inman. Continue reading

RentSpree scores $8M in new funding

The company plans to use the funds to expand and improve its tech platform, which handles things such as rental applications and tenant screenings. Continue reading

Summer is the season for rental scams, Better Business Bureau says

Renters face the greatest financial losses due to scams during summer months, as peak moving season arrives and the rental scammers emerge. Continue reading

StreetEasy arms renters to fight housing voucher discrimination

New pop-up informs renters that it’s illegal to discriminate by legal source of income in New York and New Jersey. Continue reading

More vacation home consumers willing to buy sight unseen

A new report from Vacasa suggests that agents working with vacation home investors should also pay attention to newer and younger buyers. Continue reading

Mortgage boom for second homes takes hit amid new lending rules

New lending rules and a return to the office may have dented the prolific rise in demand for second-home loans, according to new data. Continue reading

Flush with cash: Bathroom revamp startup raises $23M for expansion

Made Renovation, a bathroom renovation startup, is planning to expand into Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle after securing new funding. Continue reading

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