Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 31, 2025

March saw national rents rise slightly for the second month in a row, according to Apartment Lists April report. While the last two months have seen some rent increases, overall national year-over-year growth remains negative at -0.4 At the local level, 82 of the nations 100 largest cities saw rents rise in March.

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Buildium

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Property managers are engaged in a service business, which means theyre entitled to the full array of business-related tax deductions. Property management tax deductions can really add up. So what else can property managers deduct from their taxes? Weve rounded up ten of the most common property management tax deductions: 1.

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Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 28, 2025

Nationwide rents declined again in January for the sixth month in a row, according to the February report from Apartment List. Rents fell 0.2% in January a month that typically marks the bottom of the rental market each year, before rents start to rise in the spring. Year-over-year growth also remains negative at -0.5

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Buildium

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Which trends will 2025 hold for property management companies in the United States? We’ve done the research on the forces that will shape the property management industry and the rental market next year. Some of the rental market trends we uncovered represent an intensification of conditions that came to the forefront during 2024.

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Rent Manager

JANUARY 22, 2025

As we reflect on 2024, one thing is for sure, youve been busy! Last year, our team worked tirelessly to provide feature enhancements designed to grow your operation and simplify your Rent Manager experience. And so have we.

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Buildium

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Like many small property managers, you probably want to grow your business. That means staying on top of industry trends and knowing where the real opportunities lie—all covered in the 2025 Property Management Industry Report. For small property managers, finding new customers can be challenging in a competitive market.

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Yardi Breeze

MARCH 21, 2025

Or that they can afford to pay rent on time every month? Application fraud detection in property management is always a priority, but its an even bigger issue given that so many interactions occur now online. Pros : Property managers get instant results, zero friction and high confidence. But is that realistic?

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T&H Realty

JANUARY 20, 2025

Its common to see dips in rental rates and the number of homes rented, along with an increase in days on market (DOM). We expected two out of those three trendsbut rental rates actually increased in Q4 2024. Meanwhile, the number of homes rented? To put this in context, Q3 2024 saw 798 homes leasedmore than double Q4s total.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

There are many ways to assess the success of a rental property, but one of the most effective, tried-and-true ones is the rental yield. This tool helps investors determine how much income a property generates in relation to its cost. In turn, this offers a clear, succinct snapshot of a property’s profitability. as of 2024.

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Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

By offering flexible rent payment programs, property managers can help residents stay on track while ensuring steady cash flow and smoother operations. By Aaron Gries Vice President of Product Management at Zego Rent is the biggest expense for most residents, and many struggle to pay it on time.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Don’t miss our most popular webinars of 2024, now available on-demand! Learn from the experts on critical topics that every rental property owner and manager should know: #1. Learn how to leverage technology, automate tasks, and stay in control of your properties, no matter where you are. WATCH NOW #4. WATCH NOW #5.

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American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The AAOA Rental Housing Conference is just days away on October 16 , offering a powerhouse lineup of expert speakers ready to share vital knowledge for property owners and managers. Learn whats driving the rising costs and how you can protect your properties while mitigating premium hikes.

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BetterWho

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Are Rent Prices Going Down? Understanding the Rental Market Trends Rent prices are a hot topic for both property managers and renters. With economic fluctuations and market shifts, the question arises: Are rent prices going down ? What’s Driving Changes in Rent Prices? Learn more in this BetterWho blog post.**

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BetterWho

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

High turnover can drain your finances and disrupt your property management workflow. You’re not only looking at lost rent for every month your property is empty. The cost of finding a new tenant, additional maintenance, marketing the property, etc., The cost of turnover adds up.

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Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

After a so-so year in 2024, multifamily starts 2025 walking a tightrope, with heavy supply growth balanced by equally strong demand, Yardi Matrix writes in the December report. Overall, the market has been on a treadmill during 2024 with national year-over-year growth stuck between 0% and 1.0% million in 2024, 84% of total U.S.

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Buildium

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If youre new to property management taxes, there could be some big mistakes youre making that could cost you or your owners money. Check out these six property management tax mistakes to see if youre guilty of making themand how to remedy them moving forward. For 2024, the standard mileage rate is 67 cents per mile.

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Buildium

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Lets take a look at what bonus depreciation actually means for property managers, what qualifies for a deduction, and the easiest way to start saving. In the eyes of the IRS, many assets, including rental properties, depreciate over time due to wear and tear, along with other factors. How does this benefit you as a property manager?

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Don’t miss our most popular webinars of 2024, now available on-demand! Learn from the experts on critical topics that every rental property owner and manager should know: #1. Learn how to leverage technology, automate tasks, and stay in control of your properties, no matter where you are. WATCH NOW #4. WATCH NOW #5.

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SparkRental

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Big Picture On The Best Cities for Real Estate Investment By GRM: As of the start of Q4 2024, the national average GRM in the U.S. Cities with lower GRMs often present better investment opportunities, as they suggest higher rental income relative to property prices, enhancing potential returns. By the end of Q3 2024, U.S.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Vice President & Branch Owner at All Solutions Insurance As property insurance costs inch up with inflation and rising maintenance costs, landlords are finding comprehensive and affordable insurance coverage increasingly difficult to secure and retain. By Seeta Bhandari, Sr. How much dwelling coverage do you need?

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Rental Choice

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 America’s Rental Housing Report has several notable trends and key takeaways. However, rent growth for apartments with professional management fell during the third quarter (Q3) of 2023. Only 1% of the markets reported a rent growth of 10% in Q3 of 2023. The rental market rapidly increased during 2021 and 2022.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 18, 2025

Thinking about buying a property in 2025? Main Takeaways Mortgage rates have been steadily declining in early 2025, with 30-year rates reaching 6.52%, the lowest since mid-October 2024. the lowest level since mid-October 2024. With that said, we have some good news: mortgage rates have actually been trending lower. Lets dive in!

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

Multifamily rents were flat in February according to Yardi Matrix, but the company sees tests and challenges coming. multifamily rents continued in a holding pattern in February. advertised asking rent increased $1 nationally in February to $1,751, while year-over-year rent growth was unchanged at 1.2%. The average U.S.

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Buildium

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Over the past three years, our list of up-and-coming real estate markets has identified a burgeoning trend: High levels of apartment construction in high-growth metro areas have caused rent growth and occupancy rates to stall in regions that had previously been considered up-and-coming. Multifamily Cap Rate (Q2-’24): 7.4%

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Buildium

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As a large property management company, you know how important it is to establish standard processes and leverage technology. In our Industry Report , 36% of property management professionals said that’s how they plan to grow in the next two years. And that’s exactly where property management software can prove invaluable.

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PropertyMe

MARCH 10, 2025

The NSW rental landscape is evolving with the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024, bringing significant reforms that impact both renters and Property Managers. Passed on 24 October 2024, this legislation aims to improve rental security, affordability and transparency, heavily favouring renters.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 4, 2025

National rent growth flipped back to positive in February for the first time since July 2024, according to the March report from Apartment List. National rents fell 0.2% Year-over-year national rent growth also remains negative at -0.4 Year-over-year national rent growth also remains negative at -0.4

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Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 14, 2025

Zillow predicts in 2025 that rent concessions will decline and more rental properties will become pet-friendly. Apartment renters enjoyed a relatively friendly market in 2024, at least compared to the record rent growth seen in 2022, Zillow said in the report.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Rent costs have long weighed on lower-income households — now it’s coming for the middle class. Burdened by rents The percentage of middle-class renters burdened by costs has increased rapidly since 2019. A cost-burdened household is defined as one paying 30% or more of pretax income on rent and housing costs.

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Rental Housing Journal

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

CoStar Group forecasts that as the new apartment supply is absorbed, new data shows there will be an increase in rents in 2025 and 2026, ending the lower prices “many renters have had over the last couple of years as a result of the post-COVID multifamily supply glut,” the company says in a release. in Q3 2023.

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Buildium

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This influx of new residents fuels demand for rental properties; and as a result, tens of thousands of rental units have been built in cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston over the last several years. But due to this flood of new construction, rent growth and occupancy rates have recently floundered in these big-name cities.

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Yardi Breeze

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The following list applies to residential, commercial, self storage, HOA/association and manufactured housing property types. New York rent control (where applicable) : Updated for the New York Good Cause Eviction Law. The post Fall 2024 Yardi Breeze & Breeze Premier Enhancements appeared first on Yardi Breeze.

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nationwide & Long Beach, CA October 16, 2024 The American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA) is proud to host its first-ever hybrid Rental Housing Conference on October 16, bringing together thousands of attendees through both in-person and livestream options. Landlords that use smart access control can see an increase in ROI.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 27, 2025

It’s One of the Most Affordable Cities in the US As a prime property management Philadelphia company, we can tell you one of the very top benefits of owning a home in Philadelphia: according to Realtor.com , Philadelphia ranks as the third trendiest and most affordable city in the country.

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T&H Realty

APRIL 14, 2025

Q1 at a Glance Days on Market (DOM): 55 (Up from 41 in Q4 2024) Average Rental Rate: $1,686 (Up from $1,593 in Q4 2024) Number of Homes Rented: 353 (Slight increase from 348 in Q4 2024) Higher Rents, Longer Vacancies Historically, Q1 tends to see only slight increases in rental activity from Q4 as demand remains lower during the colder months.

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Rental Housing Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

National rents dipped again in November dropping 0.8% Nationwide rent fell $12 to $1,382, and “we’re likely to see that number dip one more time before the year ends,” the Apartment List research team says. Still, national rents are $200 a month higher than just a few years ago. Overall rents are down 0.6%

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Over the first three quarters of 2024, demand for rental apartments has already surpassed last years total by more than 100,000 units. ended the third quarter with the strongest annual asking rent growth of the top 50 markets nationwide, 3.5%. At the opposite end of the scale, average apartment rents fell by 4.7%

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