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September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management

Single Family Rental Investment: Strategies and Opportunities

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Single family rental investment offers real estate professionals a practical path to building wealth, combining passive income with property appreciation. Compared to […]

September 3, 2025August 29, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Lenders

What Is Debt Service in Investment Real Estate?

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Debt service is the cash you need to cover both principal and interest payments on your investment property loans over a set […]

August 18, 2025August 16, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management

Cap Rate Calculation: Essential Guide for Real Estate Investors

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Real estate investors use cap rate calculation to evaluate rental property investments and compare opportunities across different markets. The cap rate calculation […]

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025Investors, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management

How to Analyze Condo Selling Prices Like a Pro

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The condo market is facing turbulence, with median condo prices falling 2.2% year-over-year to $354,100 in May 2025—the second-largest price drop since […]

August 8, 2025August 15, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

Avoid Risks with a Contingency Fund in Real Estate Investing

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Real estate investing offers many opportunities for building wealth, but unexpected expenses can quickly disrupt even the best investment plans. Market downturns, […]

August 5, 2025August 4, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Lenders

What’s Driving the Current CMBS Delinquency Rate Surge?

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Commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rates have climbed to levels not seen in over four years, causing significant concern among investors and market […]

August 4, 2025August 15, 2025Accounting, Investors

The Ultimate Guide to CAGR in Real Estate Investing

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Real estate investing success depends on your ability to measure investment performance accurately over time. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is […]

August 1, 2025July 30, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Tenants, Vacation rental management

What Drives Real Estate Appreciation? Key Investor Insights

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Real estate appreciation means a property’s value goes up over time, serving as one of the main drivers of investment returns in […]

July 30, 2025July 28, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Tenants

Office Vacancy Rates: Trends, Causes, and Future Outlook

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The U.S. office vacancy rate reached 19.4% in June 2025, marking a 130 basis point increase year-over-year and representing one of the […]

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025Investors

What Does Time on Market Really Mean for Investors?

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When you evaluate investment properties, one metric consistently appears across every listing: time on market. This number shows how long a property […]

July 22, 2025July 24, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

Zillow Rent Trends: How to Stay Ahead in a Shifting Market

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Staying ahead in today’s rental market means having timely data and a clear sense of where rent trends are headed. Zillow rent […]

July 17, 2025July 16, 2025Accounting, Investors

How Owner Equity in Real Estate Fuels Portfolio Growth

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Owner equity in real estate is the portion of a property’s value that you truly own, calculated as the asset’s market value […]

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Software, Vacation rental management

Rental Portfolio Tracking Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Managing multiple rental properties can be overwhelming, especially as your portfolio grows. Keeping track of income, expenses, maintenance needs, and market trends […]