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March 15, 2025March 16, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders

CMBS Special Servicing Rate Hits 5-Year High: Office and Retail Risks

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The commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market continues to face mounting pressure as distressed assets flood special servicing. The special servicing rate reached […]

March 14, 2025April 2, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

How to Record Prepaid Rent: A Guide for Savvy Landlords

A landlord standing in front of the door to a rental apartment accepting money from two young female college students he is renting an apartment to.

Managing rental income effectively requires understanding prepaid rent scenarios. When tenants pay their rent ahead of schedule, you as a landlord need […]

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Tenants

Why Your Move-In Inspection Checklist Could Make or Break You

A rental property manager with a clipboard with a checklist and a set of keys, meeting her tenant to perform a move-in inspection.

Moving new tenants into your rental property requires careful documentation to protect your investment. A comprehensive move-in inspection checklist serves as your […]

March 14, 2025April 24, 2025Investors, Landlords

Strategically Navigating the Most At-Risk Housing Markets

A row of houses with varying conditions, from well-maintained to dilapidated, set against a backdrop of a stable and bustling market

Recent market analysis reveals significant vulnerability across several major U.S. housing markets, with concentrated risk in California, Illinois, and the New York […]

March 13, 2025April 5, 2025Investors, Lenders

Hard Money Loans for Real Estate: Breaking Down the Basics

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Hard money loans are an alternative to reverse mortgages and provide real estate investors with quick access to capital for property acquisitions […]

March 13, 2025March 20, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

Real Estate LLC Tax Return Basics Every Investor Needs Now

A man and woman sunbathing by the pool. The man is working on his laptop filing the LLC tax return for a rental property that they own.

Filing taxes for a real estate LLC doesn’t have to be complicated. When you own rental properties through an LLC, you benefit […]

March 13, 2025March 12, 2025Investors

Real Estate Investment Strategies Amid Historic Market Slowdown

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Real estate investing continues to evolve in 2025, with traditional strategies requiring adaptation to new market realities. Professional investors who diversify their […]

March 12, 2025April 12, 2025Investors, Lenders

How Real Estate Bridge Loans Work: Investor’s Quick Guide

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Bridge loans for real estate investors provide quick access to capital when timing and speed are crucial for property acquisitions. These specialized […]

March 12, 2025March 18, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management

Security Deposit Accounting: Best Practices for Landlords

A tenant handing her landlord a security deposit in cash for her rental property deposit

Security deposits play a vital role in protecting rental property investments. As a landlord, proper accounting of these funds ensures both legal […]

March 12, 2025March 14, 2025Investors, Landlords

Midwest Rental Market for Investors: The New Opportunity Zone

Two female real estate investors standing in front of a house in suburban Chicago discussing purchasing the home as a rental investment.

The Midwest rental market stands out as a compelling investment opportunity, with several regions outperforming national multifamily trends. While coastal markets face […]

March 11, 2025March 14, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Lenders, Residential Property Management

How to Calculate Debt Service Coverage Ratio Like a Pro

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The debt service coverage ratio serves as a critical metric for real estate investors evaluating potential property investments. The DSCR compares a […]

March 11, 2025March 21, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management