Housing Providers’ Brain Games
Brain Games for Housing Providers: Sharpen Your Skills and Succeed Unlock your potential with brain games tailored specifically for housing providers. These activities not only challenge your mind but also improve your cognitive skills, keeping you sharp and focused. By embracing this engaging approach, you can enhance your decision-making, better serve your residents, and effectively […]
Ep. 1 Uncomplicating the Landlord Experience w/ David Pickron and Heather Johnson
The experience of being a landlord has never been more complicated… or more rewarding. Making sure that things go right with your investment is perfectly possible, giving you more money, additional time and less headaches when you learn from seasoned investors and industry professionals. Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with ease from the initial […]
The Most Rat-Infested Cities in America – 2024
Orkin’s Top Rattiest Cities List Revealed for 2024 The pest control & rodent removers over at Orkin have released their annual Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for 2024. For the 10th consecutive year, Chicago has secured the number one spot, with Los Angeles and New York following closely in second and third place. Orkin determines […]
Attaining financial independence through real estate investments and efficient systems
Idaho Real Estate Investor Show: Achieving Time and Money Freedom Through Real Estate Investing & Great Systems In a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Paul & Tanice Myers share their stories and insights on transitioning from W2 jobs, the importance of leads, education, and funding in real estate, and their experiences […]
A Powerful Lease is a Landlord’s Best Friend w/ Mark Zinman
Rather than view the lease as a “throw away” part of being a landlord, Real Estate Attorney Mark Zinman teaches us why this is the most important part of any rental transaction. Discover legal ways to let the lease documents be the “bad guy,” give you the power, and let you enjoy the fruits of […]
The homeownership and rental vacancy rates in the United States for the third quarter of 2024 have been reported.
U.S. Government Reports National Housing Vacancy Rates for Q3, 2024 The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q3, 2024 were 6.9% for rental housing and 1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q3 2024 was 65.6%. In addition, approximately 89.9% of the housing units in the United States in […]
10 States With the Most Affordable Cost of Living
Top 10 States with the Lowest Cost of Living We’ve had a lot of posts related to the cost of living and how it affects real estate and quality of life. With that in mind, a recent report from Realtor.com reveals their list of the top 10 states with the lowest cost of living. The […]
Argentina has decided to remove its rent control policies, leading to a flourishing rental market.
The Impact of Argentina’s New President on Rental Laws A recent story in the Wall Street Journal highlights how Argentina’s new President, Javier Milei, an economist, has made significant changes to the country’s rental laws and government price controls in an effort to revive the economy. Argentina had one of the strictest rent-control laws in […]
Demand for mortgages for second homes has dropped to its lowest level in eight years.
The Decline in Mortgage Demand for Second Homes We recently posted about how there are around 6.5 million second homes in America. With that in mind, a recent report form Redfin says mortgage demand for second homes has fallen to an 8-year low. Specifically, they say mortgage-rate locks for second homes fell 13.1% year over […]
Inflation has increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year.
Consumer Price Index Increases by 0.2% in August, 2024 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in August, 2024 (same as July). The all items index was up 2.5% for the 12 months ending in August. The index for shelter rose 0.5% […]