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Cabinet and Countertop Solutions for Apartment Renovations or Builds

American Apartment Owners Association

In today’s market, the kitchen and bathroom design, look, and feel are major contributors and factors in renting and buying decisions. This lowers the labor cost and decreases the time a unit is unavailable to rent. This means that there is serious competition between rental properties to attract and maintain occupants.

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5 Ways Property Managers Can Maintain Margins

Rental Housing Journal

Set Your Asking Price Right the First Time First, the good news: Average rents continue to climb. As of April, median rents nationwide were as high as they’ve ever been (right around $1,650). Housing supply still hasn’t recovered from the 2008 downturn, and the limited number of units on the market is helping keep prices elevated.

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Recession-proof real estate investing: Strategies for a resilient portfolio

MRI Software

Short-term leases in certain property types let you quickly adjust rents to match market conditions. For example, self-storage facilities consistently performed well during the 2008 Great Recession. Long-term stability often comes from owning properties in essential sectors.

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Top 50 vacation rental management companies in 2025 (worldwide)

Rentals United

Onefinestays unique approach to short- and medium-term renting appeals to a diverse range of guests, from families to celebrities. Number of vacation rentals: 3,182 Locations: Multi-country Market: Multi-market Property type: Leisure rentals Service: Full-service property management HQ: Nashville, Tennessee, USA Founding year: 2008 22.

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Why Renting Might Be the Smarter Financial Choice Over Homeownership

SparkRental

The Big Picture on Why Renting Might Be A Better Financial Choice: Renting eliminates the headaches of home repairs and maintenance, which can be expensive and time-consuming for homeowners. Renters benefit from a fixed monthly rent, making budgeting easier without the surprise costs of repairs or property taxes.

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Are REITs a Good Investment: Pros and Cons

Bay Property Management Group

If youve ever worked with a property management company in Northern Virginia , you know how valuable it is to have someone handle the hard stuff for youlike finding tenants, collecting rent, and taking care of repairs. They make revenue primarily through rent. They earn rent from properties and interest from loans.

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Multifamily New Supply To Decrease In 2025-2026

Rental Housing Journal

However, in 2025 the still-large under-construction pipeline will deliver the second-highest amount of annual new supply since the 2008 financial crisis, trailing only 2024s record volume. indicates required Email Address * Rents Forecast to Rise in 2025 and 2026 Will Multifamily Have a Strong Year in 2025?