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Should you buy or rent in 2025?

Is it Better to Buy or Rent in 2025? Is it better to buy or rent? That’s an age-old question that really depends on a lot of variables – especially an individual’s station in life. According to their 2025 Rental Affordability Report, ATTOM says both owning & renting remain difficult for average U.S. workers, commonly […]

Ep. 49 3 Key Questions to Ask When Showing a Property

When you have the opportunity to show your property to a potential tenant, find a way to naturally weave the three informative questions from this episode into the conversation. Their answers will help determine whether they are a good fit for your property. Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with ease from the initial background […]

Should Partners be 50/50?

Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses the benefits of partnerships in business and why someone always needs to have the last say. 🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful “lazy” landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn how to streamline […]

Groups Most Affected by Rising Prices

Hardest Hit Sectors in an Inflationary Environment Industries and Individuals Facing the Brunt of Inflation Vulnerable Populations Impacted by Inflationary Pressures Economic Segments Experiencing the Greatest Inflationary Impact The Impact of Inflation on Consumer Prices in the United States If you’re a regular reader of this site you know that we cover inflation pretty extensively. […]

Yardi reports decline in multifamily rental prices

Yardi Says Multifamily Remains Robust Despite Challenges

Latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,748 in October, 2024. Year-over-year growth was 0.9%. Yardi says demand remains strong enough to balance the increase in deliveries in most markets. “Through September 2024, 329,000 apartment units have been absorbed, putting the market in […]

Easy as 1,2,3… It’s Simple to Become a Landlord

Ready to get into the housing provider game but not sure where to start? Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses the 3 critical steps to identifying your first property with first-time landlord and Rent Perfect Video Expert Kent Shelley. 🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful “lazy” landlords by managing efficiently with ease, […]

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 […]

Market Impact of the Institutional Investor

The influx of the institutional investor groups that are backed by billions of dollars are having a negative effect on the everyday investors ability to purchase properties. Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses some strategies to consider when the market is unpredictable or pricing out the average investor.

Ep. 110 Always Include These in Your Lease

When you create a new lease, your new tenants may ask if you’ll include items like washer/dryer and other appliances in your property. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares why you should always include strong language in your lease regarding any items left in the home that aren’t nailed down. 🏠 The Rent Perfect system […]

Which sectors have been most affected by rising prices?

Tracking the Impact of Inflation on the Economy At Real Estate Investing Today, we closely monitor inflation as it is a crucial indicator that affects the entire economy. A recent chart from Statista highlights the Consumer Price Index (CPI) categories that have been most impacted by inflation in recent years. The data reveals a significant […]

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