Raising the rent can be a tricky proposition, but it’s one of the most important conversations that a property manager or self-managing landlord can have with a tenant. A landlord…
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Home sale volume hits record low mid-2023
Mortgage rates have exceeded the 7% point for the 30-year fixed-rate average to their highest levels in at least 21 years. Now, according to Logan Mohtashami of Housing Wire, they…
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Can You Deduct Mortgage Payments On Rental Property?
Tax time can be stressful for rental property owners, especially when trying to keep track of all your tax deductions. For landlords that have been in the game for a…
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Will we see a Fed pivot in 2024
According to Logan Mohtashami of Housing Wire, the inflation picture has charted a course for a potential rate drop as early as 2024. June CPI data shows that 90% of…
Is Rental Income Qualified Business Income?
A common question that many real estate investors have is whether rental income qualifies as business income for purposes of claiming the qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction. The short…
What is the rate lock effect?
Nicole Friedman of the Wall Street Journal opens us up this week, talking about how homebuilders are busier than ever trying to keep up with the growing demand for housing.…
How To Convert A Primary Residence To A Rental Property
Although many people choose to sell their home before buying another one, that isn’t necessarily the right choice for everyone. Converting a primary residence to a rental property takes time,…
Good news soft landing, bad news housing
Fannie Mae reported economic data last week suggesting we may be in for a soft landing. Adjusted for inflation, GDP growth increased by 2.4% in Q2 2023, an acceleration of…
What are rental housing junk fees?
Carl White of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis writes about distress in the commercial real estate market, highlighting that rising rates, high inflation, recession concerns, and work-from-home have…
