We posted an article last week that looked at how and why rental demand is increasing among Americans ages 55 and above. This is a trend that is expected to continue as Baby Boomers age. So, the question becomes: How will you capture a share of the 55+ renter market? It’s important for landlords, property […]
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Most people tend to think of renters as young professionals who are just getting started. For many years, that may have been the case–but the demographic of renters has drastically changed since the Great Recession. Today, demand for rental housing is on the rise among people of all ages, incomes, and demographics. There’s one group […]
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Landlords have always enjoyed tremendous benefits from owning rental property. Nearly all of their expenses–such as mortgage interest–can be deducted, because owning investment property is treated the same as owning a more traditional business. As we head into prime time tax season, it’s important for landlords to understand the various tax write-offs available to them. […]
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Every time I visit my parents’ house, I threaten to bring a commercial-grade dumpster with me the next time around. They just have TOO. MUCH. STUFF. It feels like the walls are caving in on me! You might feel the same way about a resident living at your property. Unfortunately, you can’t just show up […]
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If you’re in the business of renting today, you should definitely be targeting younger renters. The Millennial generation–born roughly between the early 1980s and mid-1990s–are prime candidates for the rental market for a few reasons. The first reason why Millennials are robust renters is that they’re currently at an age where people tend to rent, […]
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True story: At a real estate event last week, one of the panelists (a real estate developer) said, “When I was in my thirties, everyone was getting married and having babies. Today, Millennials are getting pets!” It’s true–and it’s not just Millennials who have pets: An estimated 65% of American households have at least one […]
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So, you’ve decided to pull the trigger: 2018 is the year that you’re going to hire a property manager. Congrats–you’ve made a wise decision! It’s important to realize, though, that not all property management companies are created equally. Levels of experience can vary widely, as can the rates that property managers charge. Some may leverage […]
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Winter is officially here, and if you live in a northern state, you’re gearing up for a few more months of cold and possibly snowy weather. One of the worst parts of winter weather is the power outages that can sometimes occur as the result of snow or power overload. A generator ensures that your […]
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