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Technology’s role in rental property investment market

Housing Wire

rental sector has benefitted most landlords in this country, from larger multifamily investors to smaller mom-and-pop owners. Real estate investments have long been a key pathway to wealth in the U.S. Individual investors own about 70% of rental properties in the U.S., The strength of the U.S. according to U.S.

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The impact of COVID-19 on small landlords: How to lower the risks

Housing Wire

Several times a month, the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) releases data from its Rent Payment Tracker, a measure of the number of tenants who have paid rent that month. The percentage of tenants paying rent declined 2.1 But it’s these landlords that are the most vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19.

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Congressional report finds Invitation Homes downplayed evictions to Fannie Mae

Housing Wire

That’s what a congressional subcommittee said happened between Fannie Mae and Invitation Homes , the single-family rental landlord that in 2017 got a $1 billion interest-only 10-year loan from the government-sponsored enterprise. There is little data to track the prevalence of such strategies.

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Need to sell your house fast? Here are 7 great options

Housing Wire

COVID changed the real estate industry in a big way since it provided many people with an opportunity to work remotely and live almost anywhere. Investment homes often take longer to sell because your audience is other investors. Like anything in real estate, many factors affect how long it takes to sell your house.

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Trade groups oppose rent control on GSE-backed multifamily properties 

Housing Wire

The letter was in response to a request for input issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in May regarding protections for tenants in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -backed multifamily properties. It followed a Biden administration initiative launched in January urging housing providers and local governments to combat soaring rents.

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14 Best Commercial Real Estate Investment Blogs, Books & Podcasts

The Robert Weiler Company

Every year, new commercial real estate investment blogs and podcasts are started and books published. Whether you are a seasoned commercial real estate investor or just entering the game, it’s important to have “go-to” resources to support – or strengthen – your growth in the industry. CREtech Blog.

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6 things landlords need to know before breaking a lease

Inman

Here are some common scenarios to watch for as a landlord or a real estate investor. A signed lease is a binding legal agreement that can’t be broken — except in the few exceptions when it can.

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