‘Wolf of Airbnb’ pleads guilty to earning $1M while stiffing landlords

Konrad Bicher pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud after collecting $1.2 million renting out his apartments on Airbnb while not paying his New York City landlords, according to a statement. Continue reading

CoStar execs talk top new features coming to Apartments.com

“We can make the leasing agent’s job easier,” an Apartments.com executive said as the company pushes the rental industry to modernize the lease-up experience. Continue reading

The pros and cons of representing renter clients

Though renting may come with smaller commissions than selling, working with prospective tenants can still be a profitable part of your real estate business, Philadelphia Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Continue reading

How to reduce your income taxes legally using real estate investing

Tax strategist David A. Perez helps real estate investors plan ahead to minimize their tax burden. Here he shares his insights with author Bernice Ross. Continue reading

Nearly 1 out of every 10 homes sold in Q1 was flipped: Report

Home-flipping activity remained high during the first three months of the year after a sharp drop. Profits also rose slightly, according to property data firm Attom. Continue reading

Ready to start investing? Here are the ins and outs to get you started

Bernice Ross talks with Brian Davis and Denis Supplee of SparkRental to bring your the investor fundamentals you need to get started. Continue reading

The Netherlands let cities ban landlords. Here’s what happened

Home prices stayed roughly the same, but rents climbed higher. Researchers say the Dutch experiment undercut supply, though it’s unclear exactly how it would play out in the U.S. Continue reading

See inside Walt Disney’s former home that rents for $40K a month

The home Disney built in the early 1930s and lived in for nearly two decades, while releasing some of his company’s most iconic films, is available for rent in Los Angeles’ Los Feliz neighborhood. Continue reading

Why self-storage and real estate leap-frog traditional investments

Self-storage and real estate investments provide returns and benefits that traditional investments may not offer, making them an attractive option for investors looking to diversify their portfolio and generate steady income. Continue reading

Women are masters of the financial universe. They just don’t know it

Within the next five to eight years, women will control an astounding $32 trillion of the country’s wealth. Sadly, many are totally unprepared to handle what’s ahead. Continue reading