New Fed Chair, Same Inflation Fight: What “Higher for Longer” Really Means for Small Landlords
In This Article Real estate investors hoping new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh would wave a magic wand and cut interest rates have been in for a rude awakening. With the Iran war still not concluded and inflation high, Warsh’s demands for rate cuts while his predecessor, Jerome Powell, was in office have come head-to-head […]
Entry-Level Rentals Are Disappearing—Here’s How Landlords Can Fill the Gap
In This Article Amid the glut of shiny new amenity-filled rental communities, one type of home is disappearing from the investment landscape: the starter rental. However, savvy small investors are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the shortfall and bring them back, boosting their cash flow in the process. Modest one-to-three-bedroom ranch houses, SROs, studio apartments, […]
The Best Property Management Software for Small Landlords (Rookie Reply)
Thinking about self-managing your rental property? Then, you’ll need property management software to help with things like processing applications, collecting rent, and managing maintenance requests. In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite tools so you can pick the right one for your portfolio! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! There are dozens of property management […]
The 3 Insurance Mistakes That Cost Landlords the Most (According to a Guy Who's Seen Thousands of Claims)
In This Article A conversation with Darren Nix, founder and CEO of Steadily Most real estate investors think about insurance exactly twice: when they close on a property and when something breaks. The first time, they shop for the cheapest policy that closes the deal. The second time, they find out what their policy actually […]
It’s a Family Affair: Multigenerational Living Rental Can Help Landlords Boost Income While Offering Tenants Affordability
In This Article Most young adults can’t wait to fly the coop. However, more are moving back in with their parents and, in some cases, even grandparents, due to the affordability crisis sweeping the U.S. For landlords, offering enough space for multiple generations of a family to live together and contribute to housing costs while […]
35% of Homeowners Won’t Sell at Any Price—And That’s Creating a Gold Mine for Small Landlords
In This Article Millions of homeowners are clinging to their pandemic-era mortgage rates like castaways clutching driftwood. That stubbornness is resetting the rulebook for investors. A new survey of 1,000 mortgage holders by Best Interest Financial and Clever Real Estate found that 35% of homeowners with a mortgage rate under 6% would not give it […]
18% of Landlords Are Not Raising Rent—But Should You?
In This Article Many landlords are playing the long game. That’s the conclusion drawn from a survey by rental property management platform Avail (Part of Realtor.com), a partner of BiggerPockets, in their 2026 Independent Landlord Survey. The report found that 1 in 5 landlords had a standing policy of not raising rents for tenants despite […]
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Allow Rent and Utility Payments to Influence Credit Scores, Making Rent-to-Own Deals for Tenants More Feasible for Landlords
In This Article The rent-to-own strategy has proven to be a trusted way for investors to sell their properties to tenants at a profit. What’s not usually so trusted in these scenarios is the assurance that your tenants will improve their credit scores enough to qualify for a mortgage and actually be able to buy […]
Corporate Landlords Found a Loophole in Their Real Estate Ban, Putting Them in Direct Competition With Flippers and BRRRR Investors
In This Article You know the saying, “If it’s too good to be true…” That comes to mind when you discover that big investors still have a loophole that allows them to buy single-family homes, despite President Donald Trump’s proposed ban, putting them in direct competition with the small investors the ban was supposed to […]
Accidental Landlords Rise to Three-Year High – Real Estate Investing Today
A recent report from Zillow says unsold listings are making up a growing share of the rental market — the second-largest on record and trending upward. They say 2.3% of homes listed for rent on Zillow were recently listed for sale – the last time the share of “accidental landlords” was higher was in November […]