The 9 US housing markets where tenants are most behind on rent

One in every four renters in some U.S. markets is behind on monthly rent payments after a historic run-up in prices, according to data released Monday by real estate portal MyEListing.com. Continue reading

5 Airbnb options that are cheaper than this $143 a night storage unit

Short-term rental owners were surprised to find a container without windows and 3 bunk beds brought in that much rent. “Jesus Christ,” wrote one short-term rental investor, “someone has done it.” Here are five Airbnb options that are cheaper than that. Continue reading

Woman allegedly kills ex-landlord after forging $40,000 of his checks

Prosecutors say Xiu Fang Ke beat Leonard Garber with a hammer and wrapped his body in a curtain after he confronted her about forging his checks. Continue reading

Sundae rolls out set price buying tool for investors

The online property marketplace, geared toward buyers selling properties as-is, launches Purchase Direct, which lets investors see the set price of a home and move straight to making an offer. Continue reading

Chime rings in United Kingdom with Rentancy acquisition

Real estate marketing software company Chime acquired UK firm Rentancy to expand into the rental and property management market. Continue reading

With rent high and sales slow, more owners are becoming landlords

The slowdown in home sales, paired with the meteoric rise in rent, has more homeowners looking to become landlords rather than sell their homes in this market. Continue reading

Investor rush into short-term rentals is outpacing demand

Average daily rates, nights booked and revenue are all up, according to new data. And investors are bringing short-term rentals online faster than guests can book them. Continue reading

RentSpree, Florida Realtors ink Form Simplicity software deal

Form Simplicity is a product owned and operated by Florida Realtors, and it will now work with RentSpree to “expedite the still often fragmented leasing process.” Continue reading