NAR’s Yun hints at cooling off in commercial rental market



NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun has revealed data hinting at a cooling off of the red hot office rental market thanks to a boom in new constructions.

Negotiating Lease Options



Rent to own homes or lease options are a fantastic method to buy and sell properties without investing your own money. While there are too many variations to lease options to discuss in detail, we will cover the key areas to consider for negotiation. When structuring your rent to own home contract with the seller, […]

Matrix Monthly Reports Cooling Apartment Rents in October



U.S. multifamily rents in October were $1,166, virtually the same figure as September, according to the newly released edition of Matrix Monthly, a survey of the 111 markets covered by Yardi Matrix

Lease Option Purchase a Multifamily Property



An overlooked investment strategy is seeking out lease option purchase agreements for multifamily properties. This can be a very good way to grow your investment portfolio for a small cash investment. Why a Landlord Wants to Lease Option a Multifamily Property These are small three to four unit properties that are still considered residential properties […]

Most renters are eying homeownership



Most renters are keen to own a home at the earliest available opportunity, according to a new study laid out by Realtor.com.

Rental Rates Seriously Outpace Wage Increases



The U.S. inflation rate from August 2014 to August 2015 has been a mere 0.2 percent. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an annual average wage increase of 2.0 percent for the same period. That would indicate an increase in spending power. But not so fast. Property mangers expect to raise rents an average […]

Positive Cash Flow Without the Hassles of Landlording



Even as things change, two reliable ways of making money in residential real estate remain. Flipping houses and renting houses. You need to know how to do both and which one is best for today’s marketplace. But there is a flipping strategy that very few investors consider that works best. While foreclosures are greatly reduced, […]

Meet Oliver, the iOS app that connects the landlords with the renters, cuts brokers



Sometimes you need a real estate professional’s help. You need him to give you some options by showing you a number of properties you might buy or rent; you need him to give you some extra info; you may even count on his or hers advice. But in other occasions, you know exactly what you […]

Is Your Residential Lease Ironclad?



If you’ve been a residential landlord for much time at all, you probably know your lease inside out. But often, it’s not what’s in the lease that later causes you headaches, it’s what you didn’t put in the lease that causes problems. In most every state, the tenant/landlord laws are strict. Before you start making […]

Three ways to add value to your property



A great investment in the property market doesn’t always have to be costly.