Insights for Landlords
Market trends, practical guides, and expert takes for landlords and property management companies.
How to Screen Tenants When Rent Prices Aren’t the Whole Story
A federal settlement over rental pricing points to a practical screening lesson: applicants need the same clear cost picture and the same documented standards before they apply.
Myth: A Fire-Safety Fix Is Just Another Repair Line Item
Landlords often treat fire-safety work as a repair expense to minimize. The Grenfell Tower disaster is a brutal reminder that the cheapest quote can carry a cost no spreadsheet can absorb.
Multifamily Starts Up 24% While Vacancy Hits 7.6%: The Supply Wave Landlords Need to Price Around Now
Rental vacancy climbed to 7.6% nationally while multifamily starts jumped 23.76% year-over-year. That combination does not signal a crisis, but it does mean the supply pressure landlords have been warned about is no longer theoretical. Pricing and lease timing decisions made in the next 90 days will determine how well your portfolio absorbs the next wave.
Buying Costs Are Pushing People to Rent. Landlords Shouldn’t Confuse That With Pricing Power
When buying costs rise faster than rents, more households stay renters. That is a demand signal, not a blank check for rent increases. Landlords who price for the tenant they actually serve will outperform those who price against a homeownership fantasy.
Property Manager Phone System: Turn Buyer Lock-In Into Better Retention
A Nationwide survey says high home prices are keeping many homeowners in place. For rental operators, the signal is not a wave of new tenants, but a need to make service and renewal decisions count.
Would-Be Buyers Are Renting Longer. Treat That as a Retention Signal
When buying a home gets further out of reach, renters may stay in the market longer. For operators, that can support retention, but only if service and pricing keep pace with tenant expectations.