Boston Real Estate Investors Association

Charles Tassell has been appointed to a position within the USDA in the Trump Administration.

Charles Tassell Joins U.S. Department of Agriculture The headline says it all;  National REIA’s Charles Tassell is heading to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The USDA announced this week their latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency […]

Ep. 106 Avoid These Tenant Backgrounds at All Cost

You know it’s a good idea to require background checks on your potential tenants, but there are some types of backgrounds you must avoid at all costs. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares two decades of experience when it comes to how you run background checks on your rental applicants. If you are ready, sign […]

Ep. 48 Having a Detailed Rental Criteria Protects You

Every landlord should prepare and lean on a solid criteria in order to protect their investment. Host David Pickron explains how a detailed criteria can help you in selecting the right tenant as well as be the “bad guy” when a tenant doesn’t qualify. Check out out sample criteria here! https://www.rentperfect.com/downloadables/sample_rental_criteria.pdf

In March, rental prices in San Francisco increased by 2.9% compared to the previous year.

Rent Growth Trends “Single-family rent growth picked up for the third consecutive month in March, appearing to have bottomed out in December of last year…National trends are firming. Markets with large numbers of new rental units coming online showed softness in single-family rents, as these new units give renters some bargaining power. This can be […]

Sharing Criteria: 3 Ways to Protect You

While we always advocate for having a solid, unique,and legally reviewed criteria for each of your properties, it’s of no use if you don’t share it. Rent Perfect President David Pickron explains the “why”and “how” of using and sharing your criteria with prospective tenants, and how it can save you time and money throughout the […]

Top 10 Rental Cities for the First Quarter of 2025, According to RentCafe

RentCafe’s Quarterly Rental Engagement Tracker Highlights Top 10 Rental Cities for Q1 2025 RentCafe says that with spring in full bloom and summer getting closer, it’ll soon be time for the busiest moving season, when renters are searching for apartments. With that in mind, their new quarterly Rental Engagement Tracker for Q1 2025 has identified […]

Who are the real owners of the different power tool brands?

Tool Brands Ownership Chart Today’s graphic from Pro Tool Reviews lays bare the answer about which companies own which tool brands. They say that if you’ve ever wondered who owns Craftsman Tools, Milwaukee Tool, Mac Tools, Skil, or any other major tool manufacturing brand, this interesting chart might answer most of your questions.  Indeed… Stay […]

ROE & Pyramiding Real Estate with Gualter Amarelo@ Next Boston REIA Meeting

You worked hard for your equity — whether it came from your home, your business, or a lucky market move. But if it’s just sitting there doing nothing, you’re missing out. At Boston REIA, we’re bringing in Multimillionaire Investor & Author Gualter Amarelo to show you exactly how to unlock double-digit returns from your equity […]

More Taxes For HomeOwners Coming Soon!

Boston homeowners are bracing for a significant jump in their property tax bills as the city’s commercial real estate market continues to falter. A recent study by the Boston Policy Institute highlights that more than $1 billion of the city’s tax burden will likely shift onto residential parcels over the next five years, a direct […]

FHA Reverses Foreclosure Rule Implemented During Biden Administration

Kathy Fettke Discusses HUD and FHA Policy Rollback on Foreclosures On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses how HUD and the FHA are walking back a Biden-era policy on foreclosures that gave nonprofits and government agencies first access to buy distressed properties. She breaks down what this rollback means […]

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