Property Investment Strategies To Consider In 2021
As 2021 kicks off, there are still various unknowns going on in the world. You might be wondering what rental investing, and specifically your rental investing strategy, is going to look like this year. Since last year took many unexpected turns, it can be frustrating to reflect on all of the things you were unable […]
Building a Multifamily Brand From the Ground Up
Sometimes, it’s an afterthought. You’ve dedicated so many resources to assembling a portfolio of properties in strategic markets, developing brand-new communities, conducting market research, and streamlining operations that it’s easy to overlook. A brand, whether portfoliowide, regional, or individual to each community, might seem secondary to operational efficiencies and amenity packages. But make no mistake: […]
Ways to Prevent Staff Discipline and Termination in Self-Storage and What to Do When You Can’t
Staff discipline can be unpleasant but necessary. Handled correctly, it’s an opportunity for team improvement. Learn ways to prevent the need for corrective action in your self-storage operation and how to proceed when it becomes inevitable. The most unfortunate part of being a self-storage supervisor is having to occasionally discipline or even terminate employees. The […]
Top 5 Midwestern Markets for Multifamily Development
Construction projects in five metros account for more than 60 percent of the region’s units underway, according to Yardi Matrix data. As the COVID-19 pandemic presents larger challenges for all real estate asset types, development in the Midwest’s multifamily sector continues to move forward. Although fewer new projects are breaking ground and construction timelines are being […]
Americans on the Move: How We Relocated in 2020
Each year, United Van Lines surveys its customers on how its trucks and vans are used for relocation. In 2020, trends regarding Americans on the move mirrored recent years with a clear uptick in relocation from city life associated with COVID-19. The company’s 44th Annual National Migration Study, reveals in 2020 that Americans continued to move […]
What type of real-estate investment is right for you?
5 strategies to consider Investing in real estate could be a smart financial decision with proper planning and budgeting. Real estate tends to appreciate in value over time, can act as a hedge against stock market volatility, offers great tax advantages and can provide a stable monthly income. All things considered, buying property represents one […]
How COVID-19 Will Alter the Evolution of Student Housing
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold globally, shifting the way we conduct business and go about our day-to-day lives. Across all sectors of commercial real estate, we’ve seen a lot of change, from sanitation measures to limited in-person interactions and occupancy.
Bottom-Line Benefits: How to Know if a Self-Storage Preservation Project Adds Facility Value
Every self-storage facility needs maintenance and repairs. Aesthetics are often a primary focus, but what about the impact on expenses, revenue and property value? Learn how upkeep and improvements affect facility worth, and how to determine when a project makes sense.
A landlord who owns 10 properties says there are 2 types of people who should invest in real estate
People tend to think that real estate investing is passive. But that couldn’t be further from the truth, according to landlord Becky Nova. In her experience, being a landlord is best suited for certain types of people. “I think it’s important for people to always invest in things that they understand. If you are going to invest in real […]
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