Monthly Archives: January 2016
Renter Households to Reach More Than 50 Million By 2030
Urban Institute: By John Beacham, Chief Investment Officer, B2R Finance A recent report from the Urban Institute titled “Headship and Homeownership: What does the future hold?” highlighted the expected surge in renter households, from 40.7 million in 2010 to 47.9 million in 2020 and 53.7 million in 2030. The study examined household formation and attainment […]
How Much Should I Charge for Rent? — Expert Advice
How Much Should I Charge for Rent? — Expert Advice July 8, 2015 by Holly Dolezalek Filling Vacancies There’s a wealth of rent information you can find online, but the numbers you find usually vary. For example, $959 for a 1-bedroom house on 14th Avenue in south Minneapolis is reasonable, according to Rentometer.com. But Zillow.com’s […]
HELP PREVENT SCAMS OF YOUR PROPERTY
HELP PREVENT SCAMS OF YOUR PROPERTY The following story was shared by a landlord about prospective tenants being scammed by “pretend landlords”. This sample story continues to become more and more prevalent throughout the country. “Listed a property on Postlets this week. Received two calls from prospective tenants saying they found my ad on […]
Rental Property Investment ‘Continues to be a Brilliant Strategy’
By Brianna Bobola, Marketing Writer, B2R Finance Average rental rates on 3-bedroom properties increased 3 percent from a year ago across 285 counties analyzed by real estate data firm RealtyTrac, while average sales prices on 3-bedroom properties increased 4 percent across those same counties.Single-family rental investors should find more predictable, steady returns going forward as […]