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Why Investment Property Owners Should Consider a Home Warranty

American Apartment Owners Association

Owning investment property can be both rewarding and challenging. From securing reliable tenants to ensuring consistent income, property owners must also contend with the inevitable wear and tear on appliances and systems. Amid these ongoing responsibilities, one tool that often gets overlooked is the home warranty. Though sometimes lumped into the category of optional coverage, a home warranty can offer strategic advantages to property investorswithout being merely a backup plan for emergencies

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5 Lessons From Successful Acquisitions And Expanding Markets

Forbes Business Council

Successful acquisitions arent just about closing deals; theyre about building sustainable, high-value businesses.

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Airbnb Smart Pricing and Its Alternatives

Hospitable

Airbnb Smart Pricing and Its Alternatives By The Hospitable Team OTAs An effective Airbnb pricing strategy is crucial for your success on the platform, whether you rent out an apartment in an urban area, a ski house rental in the mountains, or a treehouse surrounded by nature. However, finding the right, competitive nightly rates for your listings can be tricky.

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Beyond Phishing: Five AI-Powered Threats Senior Leaders Should Be Aware Of

Forbes Business Council

There are a wide range of concerns beyond phishing that should have your attentionand that you should be sharing with colleagues so they can help protect your company.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Back to Fundamentals: Key Insights from the 2025 Colliers L&T Supply Chain Conference

Colliers

The 2025 Colliers Logistics & Transportation (L&T) Supply Chain Conference gathered industry leaders for a timely discussion on how market changes and macroeconomic factors are reshaping industrial real estate. The clear consensus was that todays market requires a sharp return to fundamentals, supported by strategic long-term thinking.

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Airbnb experiences: everything you need to know (2025)

Rentals United

Airbnbs latest summer 2025 update marks a major shift from a pure travel-booking platform to a broader lifestyle ecosystem. In addition to redesigned Homes search and booking, Airbnb now offers In-Home Services (chefs, massages, hair & makeup, etc.) and a revamped Experiences platform with social features. As Rental Scale-Up analyst Thibault Masson notes, Airbnb is no longer just a travel brand laying the foundation to become a real-life platform.

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How Leaders Can Navigate The Fragility Crisis In The Healthcare Supply Chain

Forbes Business Council

Leaders must re-examine the healthcare supply network and shift the focus from cost savings to building resilienceall while keeping expenses in check. Here's how.

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How to Evaluate the ROI of Your Property’s Digital Advertising Campaigns

Multifamily Insiders

Digital advertising is an essential tool for multifamily properties looking to attract and convert qualified renters. But how do you know if your ads are actually working? Evaluating return on investment (ROI) goes beyond clicks and impressionsit's about measuring how effectively your ad spend translates into leases. 1. Define What Success L.

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The Hidden Cloud Cost Crisis: Three Steps To Take Control

Forbes Business Council

Cloud costs are quietly becoming a major threat to profitability.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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What does OTA growth mean for short-term rental property managers (2025)

Rentals United

Its official: the big OTAs are not just backtheyre thriving. In Q42024, Airbnb reported a 12% increase in booked nights, Expedia saw a 15% uplift, and Booking.com recorded an impressive 19% growth when compared to the previous year. Average daily rates (ADRs) also held steady or climbed slightly across key markets, relieving worries about postpandemic price softening.

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Lead With A Story: Why Real Connection Starts With You

Forbes Business Council

Trust isnt built with data. Its built with stories.

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Everything Hosts Need to Know About the Vrbo Cancellation Policy

Host Tools

Managing cancellations can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a Vrbo host. While cancellations are inevitable in the vacation rental business, understanding Vrbos cancellation policies can help you minimize their impact and provide your guests with better clarity. This guide dives into the specifics of the Vrbo cancellation policy and provides actionable steps to help you manage cancellations effectively.

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10 Popular Decision Myths That Can Hurt Your Leadership

Forbes Business Council

Decisions are shaped by social influences and cognitive bias. When you hold power, these factors can not only lead to costly mistakes but missed opportunities.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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BOMA Medical Real Estate Conference 2025: Top 5 Takeaways from Colliers

Colliers

On May 7, 2025, more than 1,400 people convened in Denver, CO, for the BOMA International Medical Real Estate Conference at the Sheraton Downtown Denver.

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From Bold Ambitions To Real World Impact: Applying Disruptive Technology

Forbes Business Council

Moving from innovation to application in any advanced manufacturing technology requires a strategic shift.

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Airbnb House Hacking: From Free Travel to an Empire of Airbnbs

SparkRental

The Big Picture on Airbnb House Hacking: Mike Cossette and his wife started by renting out their home during peak events to pay for travel a move that sparked a cycle of income and inspiration, eventually leading to a portfolio of five properties. After being rejected by multiple banks, they secured a creative loan to build a duplex living in one side and renting the other proving that Airbnb hosting can adapt to family life while generating income.

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Tariffs, Turbulence And Capital: How Startups Can Adapt In The New Investment Climate

Forbes Business Council

Tariffs may be out of your control, but product-market fit isnt.

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Quick Hits | Valuations Surge for Data Center REITs

Colliers

Data centers have dominated headlines for some time. From major development announcements reaching into the hundreds of millions (or even topping one billion dollars) to strong M&A activity, REIT privatizations, AI-driven technology advancements, and fundraising, this asset class is on investors minds. This momentum also holds in the public markets.

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How To Reposition Your Company In 90 Days

Forbes Business Council

A successful repositioning isnt just about the messageits about getting everyone on board and bringing it to market quickly. Heres the playbook we followed.

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Dunbar Chalet Style 5 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathroom House w/ Fireplace + Decks

Sunstar Realty

Address: 3937 W.37th Avenue, Vancouver Rent: $5500 Available: September 5, 2025 - long term unfurnished Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2.5 Finished area: 3,200sf Lot size: 66 x 130 Levels: 2.5 Fireplaces: 2; wood burning Flooring: engineered wood, tiles mixed Outdoor: deck, huge yards Parking: double attached garage Deposits: half a month security deposit. Lease term: minimum one year lease.

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The Future Of Legal Leadership: Why Mental Health Is Key To Success

Forbes Business Council

If we want to retain top talent and build sustainable practices, mental health cant be optional. It must be part of the DNA of our leadership.

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What AIM 2025 Taught Me About the Future of Multifamily (and What I’d Do Next)

Multifamily Insiders

One of the most impactful sessions at AIM this year was "Making Sense of the Market: Data & Insights that Matter for Multifamily Marketers," led by Zillow's Chief Economist alongside execs from Lefrak and Asset Living. It was a clear-eyed look at how economic shifts are reshaping renter behaviorand what that means for marketers and operators a.

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Breaking The ‘Boys’ Club’ Of Business: How Female Founders Can Carve Their Own Path

Forbes Business Council

As a female founder, youre often navigating a landscape that wasnt designed with you in mind. But you dont have to follow the same route to succeed.

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How Efficient is your Residential Rental Property?

Multifamily Insiders

No matter what size property you own or manage, the key to success is efficiency. In practical terms, that means keeping occupancy rates high and rents competitive while at the same time controlling and reducing expenses that affect your bottom line. Unfortunately, there isn't a magic button called "efficiency" that will automatically make your pro.

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How Legacy Brands Can Stay Relevant: Key Lessons For Leaders

Forbes Business Council

Legacy brands dont stay relevant by accident. They evolve and thrive with strong leadership.

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New 2025 & 2026 Rent Growth Prediction (A BIG Bounce Back?)

BiggerPockets

Rent growth has slowed significantly since the massive hikes of 2020-2023, but could we be close to another major rebound?

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Structuring Lead Generation Systems For Sustainable Growth

Forbes Business Council

Sustainable lead procurement requires a clear framework that defines the audience, lead quality standards and internal processes for optimizing performance.

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How to Forecast Rental Income: A Guide for Long-Term and Short-Term Rentals

Mashvisor

Knowing how to forecast rental income is essential for any real estate investor aiming to maximize returns and minimize risk.

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How Healthcare Companies Can Balance Rising Costs And Quality Care

Forbes Business Council

Before making any price changes, healthcare companies should carefully consider how they can maintain affordability for patients.

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98% of Housing Markets “Weaker” Than Last Year: Good News for Investors?

BiggerPockets

49 of the nations 50 largest metro area housing markets are showing weaker home price growth in 2025. For some, this signals a long-predicted crash/correction on the horizon.

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Prescription Agriculture: Building A Sustainable Future For Food And Health

Forbes Business Council

While precision agriculture is still a work in progress, the leap to prescription agriculture isn't far off.

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