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Property management software: Why more Americans firing their property managers

Housing Wire

Hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day operations may seem like the best way to alleviate the stress. Traditional property managers are expensive, and with high interest rates and expenses, potential profit margins for rental property owners can be slim to none. billion by 2032.

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Rethinking resident experience: Why consumer tech trends matter now more than ever 

Housing Wire

Industries like retail, banking, transportation and food service have undergone massive digital transformation in recent years by leveraging new technologies to enhance consumer experience. As a result, today’s consumers now expect the same seamless digital experiences in all areas of their lives, including rental management.

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How AI and a changing rental market will shape property management in 2024

Housing Wire

Two complex factors are set to transform the rental market in 2024, creating new challenges and opportunities for property managers. The second is a more competitive rental market, driven by record-high construction of multifamily rental properties. At the same time, the data suggests several benefits for early adopters.

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A new source of affordable housing inventory: Private seller auctions

Housing Wire

Tony Richards recently purchased four properties in his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama. He bought it from an outside landlord who didnt have the local market knowledge or presence needed for property management. All four of the properties are in underserved neighborhoods as defined by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

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14 lucrative jobs in real estate with high earning potential

Housing Wire

Mortgage loan originator (MLO) or mortgage broker License or education required: Yes Average national salary: ~$60,000 to ~87,000 Job description: A loan originator, or loan officer, plays an essential role in the process of purchasing property. Appraisers can be self-employed or employed by banks, government agencies or appraisal companies.

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Waltz launches streamlined financing option for international homebuyers

Housing Wire

” Waltz aims to support international buyers with a “comprehensive” solution that covers the compliance, legal, banking and regulatory processes to close the purchase process within 30 days. bank account is also created to help the investor manage the property remotely, including through fast currency exchange capabilities.

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Property managers dodged bullet after Signature failure — for now

Inman

A short-term fix by the federal government helped thousands of property managers keep the lights on after the collapse of Signature and Silicon Valley Bank. But lending will be tougher now, experts told Inman.