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Households including at least one person with a high school diploma or GED can afford the typical mortgage payment in most large metro areas across the U.S., according to a new analysis by Zillow. But soaring home values that have...Continue Reading →
When it comes to alternative investments, single family rentals are tough to beat. Compared with stocks, bonds, and cash, rental properties have generated an impressive and consistent amount of wealth for stakeholders over time.Continue Reading →
Real estate investors love Dallas, and it’s easy to see why. It’s got something for everyone: millennials flock here for the jobs and big-city excitement, families put down roots in its quaint suburbs, and retirees love the warm climate and...Continue Reading →
If you’re seeking to diversify your investment portfolio away from the volatility of the financial markets, single-family rental real estate is worth a close look. Here are seven compelling reasons to invest now:Continue Reading →
Last month, President Donald Trump signed a bill into law that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to back loans that exceed the conforming loan limit, enabling VA homebuyers to borrow above the $484,350 limit set for most counties, without...Continue Reading →
Construction subcontractors are raising prices in advance, even if the tariffs have not yet made an impact on materials prices.Continue Reading →
Welcome to Chatter! We’re happy to be your source for multifamily news, research and insight. Bookmark us and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on top of all things financing and investment for the multifamily...Continue Reading →
As a rental property owner, you want to have control over your investment. While you’re free to buy property anywhere in the U.S., each state has its own set of landlord-tenant laws. While these laws generally favor tenants in many...Continue Reading →
Which states are seeing the most inbound population movement? A report put together by long-distance moving service provider Stevens Worldwide looks at the data.Continue Reading →
Money managers are finally having some success enticing clients to invest in Opportunity Zone funds.Continue Reading →
The South takes the lead in Roofstock's latest report, which ranks the 10 highest-growth real estate markets of 2018. Orlando, Raleigh, N.C., and Austin round out the top three spots. Continue Reading →
If you’re like me, you’ve come to the conclusion that owning real estate is the ticket to long-term financial freedom.Continue Reading →
Smart building technology is set play a bigger role in all property management phases for SFR and multifamily assets.Continue Reading →
Here are six of the newest housing trends, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting. #3 Will blow your mind! Keep reading to learn more about these life-changing housing trends in Florida. Go to SFRhub.com to find investment portfolios in...Continue Reading →
Should you invest in single-family rental properties or multifamily rental properties? When it comes to residential real estate, this is the debate among new and seasoned investors alike.Continue Reading →
How do SFR properties stack up against other commercial real estate assets?Continue Reading →
As the SFR industry becomes more transparent, institutional players up their acquisition and disposition activity.Continue Reading →
As competition for existing SFR assets intensifies, investors increasingly look at development.Continue Reading →
The 6th Annual Single-Family Rental Investment Forum (East) took place last week in Miami, and team Roofstock returned with fresh industry insights (and maybe a sunburn or two).Continue Reading →
Welcome to Chatter! We’re happy to be your source for multifamily news, research and insight. Bookmark us and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on top of all things financing and investment for the multifamily...Continue Reading →
Low vacancy and prohibitive house prices give SFR tenants incentives to accept rent increases.Continue Reading →
Both American Homes 4 Rent and Invitation Homes have faced tenant lawsuits recently.Continue Reading →
A new survey of housing investors claims they’re looking to ramp up their investments in the senior housing sector over the next 12 months. The CBRE U.S. Seniors Housing & Care Investor Survey, results of which were published by Real...Continue Reading →
In the past, individual investors owned more than 80 percent of single-family rentals. Since then, the number has fallen significantly.Continue Reading →
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has paid more than $1 billion towards 21,949 flood insurance claims by policyholders whose properties were flooded during the historic storm since Hurricane Irma in Florida, Wink News reports. Florida has more NFIP policies...Continue Reading →
Roofstock is launching a platform to buy SFR properties and allow investors to purchase stakes in them for as little as $5,000.Continue Reading →
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have approved a bill that would reduce the cost of upfront mortgage insurance fees on Federal Housing Administration-sponsored loans for first-time buyers. The bill comes with a caveat however, as first-time buyers would...Continue Reading →
GREENVILLE, SC - Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, recently financed a 108-unit, 216 bed, student living portfolio in Tallahassee, Fla. This large-scale investment was underwritten and funded within 16 days and further establishes the company’s...Continue Reading →
Welcome to Chatter! We’re happy to be your source for multifamily news, research and insight. Bookmark us and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on top of all things financing and investment for the multifamily...Continue Reading →
Using leverage to finance your investment property can be a great way to maximize returns and achieve your investment goals. But if you’re a first-time investor, it can be hard to know where to begin. To distill it all down,...Continue Reading →
The 7th Annual Single-Family Rental Forum (East) took place this week in Hollywood, FL and team Roofstock returned with some new industry insights. Here's what you need to know:Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson released a statement applauding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to encourage Main Street capital investment in Opportunity Zones. “Opportunity Zones provide a community-specific incentive for long-term...Continue Reading →
More Americans are renting now than at any other time in the last 50 years, according to a recent Pew Research analysis of Census Bureau housing data. That same report also found 36.6% of all households were renters in the...Continue Reading →
Good tenants are the first line of defense when it comes to caring for your property, and they also keep those ever-important rent checks coming in — which makes them expensive and time-consuming to lose. Continue Reading →
Big data has become ubiquitous, and it's informing decisions across almost every industry. That doesn't mean using it is easier. In commercial property development, like many other spheres, business leaders are coming to the same realization: Collecting big data is...Continue Reading →
With all the buzz surrounding Texas real estate markets like Dallas and San Antonio, you might overlook Houston. If so, you might want to look again: The “Bayou City” offers real estate investors outstanding value and accessibility to a major...Continue Reading →
U.S. home prices rose by 0.1% in May month over month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) latest seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI). Year over year, home prices rose 5% in May, according to data calculated...Continue Reading →
You don’t need to be an expert in every aspect of real estate to be a rock star investor, but you do need to build a strong team of expert partners. Whether you’re a full-time investor or someone who’s just...Continue Reading →
Americans between the ages of 18 and 23 are starting to save to buy their first homes, according to a Bank of America survey.Continue Reading →
There’s no time like right now to diversify your investment portfolio by adding real estate. If you’re currently vetting alternatives, it’s worth taking a look at single-family rentals—an asset class that comprises more than one-third of all U.S. rental properties....Continue Reading →
For investors seeking to diversify portfolios, build equity or secure a steady source of investment income, the real estate sector presents a myriad of options and opportunities. The increased interest I've observed in the single-family rental sector can be attributed...Continue Reading →
Over the last five years, private property buyers have consistently taken market share away from REITs in the retail sector.Continue Reading →
BONITA SPRINGS, FL - Discovery Village At Naples has announced that the first pre-leasing opportunities for its state-of-the-art Active Independent Living community are now available. Early lessees will be named "Charter Members," and will take advantage of specially discounted pricing, first-choice...Continue Reading →
The construction and property management industries are growing in popularity and market value with each passing year, as the ever-increasing demand for more commercial and residential properties is attracting affluent…Continue Reading →
Build-to-rent explodes as investors look for new inventory from CNBC. Originally posted by CNBC. During the foreclosure crisis nearly a decade ago, investors plowed into the housing market, buying millions of distressed homes and turning some of them into lucrative rentals. They...Continue Reading →
Welcome to Chatter! We’re happy to be your source for multifamily news, research and insight. Bookmark us and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on top of all things financing and investment for the multifamily...Continue Reading →
Build-to-rent won’t be a silver bullet solution for Australia’s housing affordability stress, but it does potential.Continue Reading →
Southeast cities including Nashville, Tenn., Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C. are seeing rising demand for apartments.Continue Reading →
New Jersey is looking to preserve affordable housing through new foreclosure law, NJ Spotlight reports. Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a law which would require mortgage holders to notify the municipality where the home is located when foreclosure proceedings on...Continue Reading →
When learning about buying rental property, real estate investors are always told to invest in the best rental markets. But what exactly classifies as the “best rental markets”? More or less, there are eight characteristics an investment location would need...Continue Reading →
Construction subcontractors are raising prices in advance, even if the tariffs have not yet made an impact on materials prices.Continue Reading →
GREENVILLE, SC - Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, recently financed a 108-unit, 216 bed, student living portfolio in Tallahassee, Fla. This large-scale investment was underwritten and funded within 16 days and further establishes the company’s...Continue Reading →
Big data has become ubiquitous, and it's informing decisions across almost every industry. That doesn't mean using it is easier. In commercial property development, like many other spheres, business leaders are coming to the same realization: Collecting big data is...Continue Reading →
BONITA SPRINGS, FL - Discovery Village At Naples has announced that the first pre-leasing opportunities for its state-of-the-art Active Independent Living community are now available. Early lessees will be named "Charter Members," and will take advantage of specially discounted pricing, first-choice...Continue Reading →
Southeast cities including Nashville, Tenn., Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C. are seeing rising demand for apartments.Continue Reading →
NEW ORLEANS, LA - 365 Connect, a leading provider of award-winning marketing, leasing and resident technology platforms for the multifamily housing industry, announced its platform-wide ADA Accessibility Certification today at the National Apartment Association Apartmentalize Conference in Denver, Colorado. This industry-first certification demonstrates 365 Connect's dedication in meeting...Continue Reading →
Here are six of the newest housing trends, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting. #3 Will blow your mind! Keep reading to learn more about these life-changing housing trends in Florida. Go to SFRhub.com to find investment portfolios in...Continue Reading →
Build-to-rent explodes as investors look for new inventory from CNBC. Originally posted by CNBC. During the foreclosure crisis nearly a decade ago, investors plowed into the housing market, buying millions of distressed homes and turning some of them into lucrative rentals. They...Continue Reading →
Households including at least one person with a high school diploma or GED can afford the typical mortgage payment in most large metro areas across the U.S., according to a new analysis by Zillow. But soaring home values that have...Continue Reading →
When it comes to alternative investments, single family rentals are tough to beat. Compared with stocks, bonds, and cash, rental properties have generated an impressive and consistent amount of wealth for stakeholders over time.Continue Reading →
Real estate investors love Dallas, and it’s easy to see why. It’s got something for everyone: millennials flock here for the jobs and big-city excitement, families put down roots in its quaint suburbs, and retirees love the warm climate and...Continue Reading →
If you’re seeking to diversify your investment portfolio away from the volatility of the financial markets, single-family rental real estate is worth a close look. Here are seven compelling reasons to invest now:Continue Reading →
Last month, President Donald Trump signed a bill into law that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to back loans that exceed the conforming loan limit, enabling VA homebuyers to borrow above the $484,350 limit set for most counties, without...Continue Reading →
As a rental property owner, you want to have control over your investment. While you’re free to buy property anywhere in the U.S., each state has its own set of landlord-tenant laws. While these laws generally favor tenants in many...Continue Reading →
Money managers are finally having some success enticing clients to invest in Opportunity Zone funds.Continue Reading →
The South takes the lead in Roofstock's latest report, which ranks the 10 highest-growth real estate markets of 2018. Orlando, Raleigh, N.C., and Austin round out the top three spots. Continue Reading →
If you’re like me, you’ve come to the conclusion that owning real estate is the ticket to long-term financial freedom.Continue Reading →
Should you invest in single-family rental properties or multifamily rental properties? When it comes to residential real estate, this is the debate among new and seasoned investors alike.Continue Reading →
The 6th Annual Single-Family Rental Investment Forum (East) took place last week in Miami, and team Roofstock returned with fresh industry insights (and maybe a sunburn or two).Continue Reading →
A new survey of housing investors claims they’re looking to ramp up their investments in the senior housing sector over the next 12 months. The CBRE U.S. Seniors Housing & Care Investor Survey, results of which were published by Real...Continue Reading →
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has paid more than $1 billion towards 21,949 flood insurance claims by policyholders whose properties were flooded during the historic storm since Hurricane Irma in Florida, Wink News reports. Florida has more NFIP policies...Continue Reading →
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have approved a bill that would reduce the cost of upfront mortgage insurance fees on Federal Housing Administration-sponsored loans for first-time buyers. The bill comes with a caveat however, as first-time buyers would...Continue Reading →
Using leverage to finance your investment property can be a great way to maximize returns and achieve your investment goals. But if you’re a first-time investor, it can be hard to know where to begin. To distill it all down,...Continue Reading →
The 7th Annual Single-Family Rental Forum (East) took place this week in Hollywood, FL and team Roofstock returned with some new industry insights. Here's what you need to know:Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson released a statement applauding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to encourage Main Street capital investment in Opportunity Zones. “Opportunity Zones provide a community-specific incentive for long-term...Continue Reading →
More Americans are renting now than at any other time in the last 50 years, according to a recent Pew Research analysis of Census Bureau housing data. That same report also found 36.6% of all households were renters in the...Continue Reading →
Good tenants are the first line of defense when it comes to caring for your property, and they also keep those ever-important rent checks coming in — which makes them expensive and time-consuming to lose. Continue Reading →
With all the buzz surrounding Texas real estate markets like Dallas and San Antonio, you might overlook Houston. If so, you might want to look again: The “Bayou City” offers real estate investors outstanding value and accessibility to a major...Continue Reading →
U.S. home prices rose by 0.1% in May month over month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) latest seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI). Year over year, home prices rose 5% in May, according to data calculated...Continue Reading →
You don’t need to be an expert in every aspect of real estate to be a rock star investor, but you do need to build a strong team of expert partners. Whether you’re a full-time investor or someone who’s just...Continue Reading →
There’s no time like right now to diversify your investment portfolio by adding real estate. If you’re currently vetting alternatives, it’s worth taking a look at single-family rentals—an asset class that comprises more than one-third of all U.S. rental properties....Continue Reading →
For investors seeking to diversify portfolios, build equity or secure a steady source of investment income, the real estate sector presents a myriad of options and opportunities. The increased interest I've observed in the single-family rental sector can be attributed...Continue Reading →
Over the last five years, private property buyers have consistently taken market share away from REITs in the retail sector.Continue Reading →
The construction and property management industries are growing in popularity and market value with each passing year, as the ever-increasing demand for more commercial and residential properties is attracting affluent…Continue Reading →
Build-to-rent won’t be a silver bullet solution for Australia’s housing affordability stress, but it does potential.Continue Reading →
New Jersey is looking to preserve affordable housing through new foreclosure law, NJ Spotlight reports. Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a law which would require mortgage holders to notify the municipality where the home is located when foreclosure proceedings on...Continue Reading →
When learning about buying rental property, real estate investors are always told to invest in the best rental markets. But what exactly classifies as the “best rental markets”? More or less, there are eight characteristics an investment location would need...Continue Reading →
With rising mortgage rates, turbulent markets, trade war talk and mounting geopolitical tension, investors need to understand the potential impact of the next economic downturn — especially those concerned about volatility.Continue Reading →
No matter the housing market you choose for real estate investment, you always need to keep up with its trends so you know all the right moves to make. The…Continue Reading →
Stocks. Bonds. Mortgage Notes. Crypto. Oil. The list of investment options in this world could go on for another 98 pages. But, I’ll stop right there and focus on my favorite investment strategy of them all: Residential Real Estate Investing.Continue Reading →
From natural disasters to tenant negligence, a lot can go wrong for real estate investors. Once a house has been damaged, the bill for getting your money-making assets back in…Continue Reading →
Single-family rentals (SFRs) have been attractive to me from the outset of my real estate investing journey. Continue Reading →
Whether you are selling or buying an investment property or home, you need to consider what the property is really worth. So what are the factors that affect property value?…Continue Reading →
Welcome to Chatter! We’re happy to be your source for multifamily news, research and insight. Bookmark us and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on top of all things financing and investment for the multifamily...Continue Reading →
Which states are seeing the most inbound population movement? A report put together by long-distance moving service provider Stevens Worldwide looks at the data.Continue Reading →
Smart building technology is set play a bigger role in all property management phases for SFR and multifamily assets.Continue Reading →
How do SFR properties stack up against other commercial real estate assets?Continue Reading →
As the SFR industry becomes more transparent, institutional players up their acquisition and disposition activity.Continue Reading →
As competition for existing SFR assets intensifies, investors increasingly look at development.Continue Reading →
Welcome to Chatter! We’re happy to be your source for multifamily news, research and insight. Bookmark us and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on top of all things financing and investment for the multifamily...Continue Reading →
Low vacancy and prohibitive house prices give SFR tenants incentives to accept rent increases.Continue Reading →
Both American Homes 4 Rent and Invitation Homes have faced tenant lawsuits recently.Continue Reading →
In the past, individual investors owned more than 80 percent of single-family rentals. Since then, the number has fallen significantly.Continue Reading →
Roofstock is launching a platform to buy SFR properties and allow investors to purchase stakes in them for as little as $5,000.Continue Reading →
Welcome to Chatter! We’re happy to be your source for multifamily news, research and insight. Bookmark us and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on top of all things financing and investment for the multifamily...Continue Reading →
Americans between the ages of 18 and 23 are starting to save to buy their first homes, according to a Bank of America survey.Continue Reading →
Welcome to Chatter! We’re happy to be your source for multifamily news, research and insight. Bookmark us and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on top of all things financing and investment for the multifamily...Continue Reading →
