AAOA

APRIL 7, 2025

Developers are projected to deliver another half a million new apartments this year, down slightly from 2024, which should force property managers to focus on keeping their buildings full instead of jacking up rents. “As more supply delivers, you have to draw more traffic to your property, and that comes with these incentives.”

Construction

Lighter Side of Real Estate

JULY 29, 2025

More and more homeowners across the country are finding themselves in the same boat, and as Yahoo Finance recently reported , there’s even a name for it: accidental landlords. These aren’t seasoned investors or aspiring property moguls. Getting it wrong, even by accident, can land you in hot water. There will be work involved.

Property Management

AAOA

JUNE 9, 2025

They’re usually run by “mom‑and‑pop” owners, so rents sit below market, maintenance is behind, and seller financing is common. Steps to Your First Multifamily Property 1. Audit Your Finances Spend a weekend gathering bank statements, credit scores, and tax returns. Send a friendly, hand‑addressed note three times over 90 days.

FHA loan

AAOA

JUNE 9, 2025

Cons of Buying a Duplex: Managing a duplex comes with added responsibilities, such as handling tenant disputes, increased maintenance costs, and financing complexities that may differ from single-family homes. In other words, you save on land costs while still having two homes in one structure. What Is a Duplex?

Property Management

AAOA

JULY 24, 2025

Example: An investor purchases a $1,000,000 multifamily property in 2025. Whether you’re a passive investor or an active sponsor, the return of 100% bonus depreciation is a moment to capitalize on.

Investor

Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

80%), one of the major banks will finance the project and give the go-ahead to begin construction. Property management will always require the signed lease and completed Resident Information Form. A condominium is a corporation. Or at least, it becomes a condominium at the very end of the development’s journey.

Development

The Close

JUNE 9, 2025

Many first-timers start house hacking because it’s a beginner-friendly way to learn property management, build wealth, and slash living costs all at once. Landlord responsibilities: Since you own the property, you’re on call for repairs, lease enforcement, and other late-night emergencies. It’s perfect for first-time landlords.

VA loan

AAOA

APRIL 28, 2025

It is important to note that unlike personal residences, replacement properties must be held forinvestment purposesor used in a trade or business to meet the IRS requirements. Common options for replacement properties include vacant land, rental properties, commercial buildings, and multifamily units.

Purchase and sale agreement

AAOA

JANUARY 22, 2025

No matter if youre an independent landlord renting out a single-family home, a multifamily property owner managing multiple units, or a realtor expanding in property management, launching a real estate business is typically accompanied by unique legal challenges.

Property Management

AAOA

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On the other hand, tiny houses and ADUs (accessory dwelling units) that are situated on a property that also has a traditional dwelling may see a greater increase in value. Financing for your tiny home may be more difficult than if you were constructing a traditional home, but in some cases, you may be able to secure an FHA loan.

Due diligence

The Living Room

JULY 4, 2025

Limited Financing Options : Few lenders offer loans for houseboats, and the associated fees can be higher. Ongoing Fees : Expect to pay higher fees, including HOA or mooring fees, since you don’t own the water or land beneath your houseboat. Maintenance : Houseboats often require more maintenance and upkeep.

Finance

AAOA

JUNE 9, 2025

” They’re cheap in part because the selling price rarely includes land; most buyers pay only for the structure. And unlike stick-built houses, mobile homes are classified as personal property, like cars, which results in lower property taxes and home insurance costs. Investors use that to their advantage.

Investor

Redfin

JULY 10, 2025

Waterfront land leases You may own the house, but it could be on leased land owned by the government or other agency. Buying a house on a lake means taking over whatever lease the land owner has put in place. On the bright side, you don’t have to pay property taxes in addition to a land lease fee if one exists.

Land lease

AAOA

MARCH 6, 2025

Consulting with atax professionalwho specializes in property management and real estate can provide invaluable guidance tailored to individual circumstances. What Is the Depreciation Life for Multifamily Property? The depreciation life for multifamily properties is 27.5 years, excluding land value.

Investor

Inman

JULY 22, 2025

Mortgage broker Elliman Capital, a "strategic alliance" with Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc., will offer traditional and specialty loan products "from multiple national and regional lenders."

Brokerage

Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2024

Labor costs for property management have increased nearly 50% in some markets, and security needs and costs have risen, too. At many affordable housing properties, expenses exceed revenues and owners are now forced to feed budgets to cover costs. A seemingly easy solution would be to sell properties.

Land

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2022

Not everyone can afford to invest in rental property in the area they live in. Whether cash buyers outbid you or you can’t get financing to cover the high costs, it puts a damper on your goal to add real estate investments to your portfolio. If you invest outside your state, you may want to hire a property manager.

Property Management

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Managing Director and Global Head of Mortgage Services. Precedent Management. Housing Finance Strategies. PURE Property Management. Finance of America Mortgage. Finance of America Reverse. Head of Neighborhood and Community Lending. Bank of America. AJ Franchi. President and Chief Operating Officer.

Lending

Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

The risky operating environment has been marked by volatile, high interest rates (with 30-year fixed rates now hovering around 7%), high financing costs and moderating rental rates as an influx of multifamily rental properties continues to come online across the country. That’s up 25.7%

Investor

C4D Crew

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Colorado hoa management companies have a lot of knowledge around properly running commercial property management. Commercial real estate (CRE) is land only used for business-related activities or to offer a workspace, as opposed to being utilized as a residence, which would fall under the residential real estate category.

Property Management

Realty Biz

JANUARY 10, 2022

In short, property developers make their money by maximizing the value of the land they are working with. You’ve stated that your goal is doing this by developing residential houses, so I assume you know that the property is zoned for this. Your equity in the land will be your primary source of profits from the project.

Development

The Close

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This budget-friendly option is perfect for real estate investors looking for alternative properties, as they often provide higher rental yields than traditional homes. Remember the distinct mortgage and land regulations that apply to mobile homes. Depending on size and condition, prices typically range from $10,000 to over $100,000.

Land

RIS Media

AUGUST 14, 2021

The Urban Land Institute, in partnership with Goodwin, recently released a report— Proptech: Changing the Way Real Estate Is Done —to help the industry understand how companies are integrating this technology and how it will impact business functions. – Companies are looking to improve accessibility to data across all business units.

Technology

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 17, 2020

Zillow Home Loans, Zillow’s affiliated lender, provides mortgage pre-approval and financing. The site's free and premium content includes advice on creative financing and how to be a landlord. You can use their rent calculator to figure out how much you could spend on rent while keeping your finances in check.

Purchase and sale agreement

Realtor.com

JANUARY 20, 2021

Obviously, finances have a lot to do with the decision whether to rent vs. buy. As a renter, you’re used to putting in a service request to your property manager or calling the maintenance supervisor to come fix the dishwasher when it breaks down. You’re ready for home maintenance and upkeep.

Property Management

Realty Biz

MAY 4, 2021

Just like investing, real estate development typically specializes in either residential or commercial properties. Most residential development projects are further specialized into apartment buildings or tracts of land for single-family homes. Many developers continue as property managers until all of the houses are sold.

Development

Marco Santarelli

MARCH 8, 2021

People are not being dispatched to different locations because you have different properties in different locations around a market. Property management may be completely localized. You may have an onsite property manager. And above is when you start to have resident managers.

Finance

Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You can find crowdfunding opportunities through online platforms such as Fundrise , which connect investors who are looking to finance projects with real estate developers. Many real estate funds invest in commercial properties such as apartment complexes, office buildings, retail establishments, and land.

Property Management

HomeLight

MARCH 4, 2021

Raw land (undeveloped property). You’ll need to have the cash or credit worthiness to secure financing to buy the home, then you’ll need funds to make the necessary repairs and upgrades. Property managers find and vet tenants, handle home maintenance and repair issues, and generally allow you to remain hands-off.

Investor

Marco Santarelli

JULY 26, 2020

Lords and nobles fought over titles that let them collect rent from those living, farming, and otherwise working the land. A few entrepreneurial types drained swamps and built businesses so that they could make more from the land than they would if they merely leased it out to farmers and ranchers. Some ETFs invest in REITs, as well.

Loans

Realty Biz

JANUARY 8, 2023

House price estimation tools, predictive modeling for rental growth, and methods for estimating home buyer debt levels for financing property purchases are just a few ways that AI is set to revolutionize the markets in 2023 and beyond. Maintain Client Development Through AI Chatbots. Smart Home Connectivity Becomes Faster Than Ever.

Technology

HomeLight

JUNE 4, 2021

With a condo, an owner only owns the inside of the residence itself — not the land or the building’s exterior. In a townhouse, the owner will usually own the inside, outside, and the plot of land it sits on. Flexible financing options — you may still qualify for a conventional, FHA, or VA loan for a small multifamily home.

Residential

The Close

MARCH 18, 2022

Certified Property Manager ® (CPM ® ). As a licensed real estate agent, you’re legally allowed to act as a property manager for rental properties. Property management can be a lucrative field, especially in major metropolitan areas. Accredited Land Consultant (ALC).

Design

The Close

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you are doing fix and flips and have a lot of free time to manage contractors, then you may be the best person to manage the project. However, if you are buying a cash-flow property in another state, it is nice to have a property manager in the area to find tenants, handle emergencies, and collect rents.

Investor

Marco Santarelli

JUNE 4, 2021

” We associate a property with wealth so much that the term “real estate” means real property, and an estate originally referred to the land/property held by someone. Physical possessions like furniture and money were secondary to productive farmland and rental property someone owned. Buy the property.

Renovation

The Close

JUNE 10, 2024

Programs such as the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), and the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) offer specialized training in various aspects of commercial real estate. Property Management Commercial property managers oversee the day-to-day operations of commercial properties.

Commercial

HomeLight

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Jim Gilliland , a top real estate agent in Florida , says that the first step for anyone wanting to take the plunge is to assess their finances and visit a mortgage broker or bank to see what kind of loan they can qualify for. With real estate — land and real property — your investment will always be worth something.

Equity