As a California rental property owner, the state tax code allows you to claim deductions for mortgage interest, property taxes, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and even depreciation. Taking advantage of all…
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Construction boom set for 2025
Samantha Delouya of CNN reports that President-elect Donald Trump will attempt to end Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s conservatorship. These government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) guarantee 70% of U.S. mortgages, raising concerns…
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REI Hub vs. QuickBooks: 2025 head-to-head comparison
REI Hub and QuickBooks are two popular solutions landlords use to track their income and expenses. In this guide, we compiled everything you need to know about each platform into…
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Investor home purchases flatline end of 2024
Brooklee Han of HousingWire reports that the $418M antitrust settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and plaintiffs in the commission lawsuit was granted final approval on November 27,…
Rent growth to flatline throughout 2025, experts
According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year average mortgage rate increased again this week, nearing 7%. As we approach the holidays, demand for home purchases will likely slow. Although available listings…
The Investor Sentiment Survey – Q4 2024
The Stessa community includes 250,000+ rental property owners, most of whom meet the classic definition of “mom and pop” investor. We surveyed 883 of these landlords from October 10-25, 2024…
Inflationary pressures set to continue into 2025
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a new report highlighting that in Q3 2024, U.S. household debt rose by $147 billion (0.8%) from the previous quarter, reaching $17.94…
How to write a notice of lease violation (free template)
You rented your property to a seemingly ideal tenant—only to find yourself repeatedly dealing with noise complaints, late rent, or unapproved pets. Despite several attempts to resolve these issues amicably,…
Should you hire a property manager? The pros & cons
If you’ve owned rental property for a while, odds are you’ve experienced a few frantic nights. Maybe you were up late handling tenant emergencies or stressing out over a seemingly…
