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What Rent Data From All 50 States Says Landlords Get Wrong

# Landlords' Blind Spots: What Nationwide Rent Data Reveals About Property Management Landlords across America operate on incomplete information. A p…

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Providence rent stabilization push springs back to post-primary life

# Providence Rent Stabilization Push Returns to Center Stage After Primary Providence's housing affordability crisis moves front and center in the ge…

2 days ago
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More seniors struggle to age in place as support gaps widen

# Seniors Face Growing Obstacles to Aging at Home as Support Networks Crumble Aging in place has become increasingly difficult for older Americans as…

3 days ago
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St. Louis Rents Are Going Down

St. Louis renters caught a break in July 2026. Median rent dropped to $1,284, marking a 1.9% decline from the same month last year. The city joins a b…

6 days ago
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Saying “Rental” Doesn’t Make It Short-Term Rental Insurance: The Fine Print Between Landlord and STR Insurance Policies

# Saying "Rental" Doesn't Make It Short-Term Rental Insurance: The Fine Print Between Landlord and STR Insurance Policies Insurance companies treat s…

Aug 31, 2026
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Hugh Jackman Wants To Pay Your Rent—Even as His Own $29 Million Apartment Lingers on the Market

Hugh Jackman has partnered with Bilt, a rent-reporting platform, to offer members one month of free rent through a promotional campaign. The collabora…

Aug 30, 2026
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Cortland Sells West Palm Rental at Discount for $208M

Cortland unloaded Portofino Place Apartments in West Palm Beach for $208 million, marking a notable retreat from earlier valuations in one of South Fl…

Aug 29, 2026
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Podcast: ROAD to Housing Act, Rental Tech & Screening, with Boom CEO Rob Whiting

# Boom CEO on Rental Tech, Screening Tools, and Housing Policy Rob Whiting, co-founder and CEO of proptech company Boom, addresses three critical gap…

Aug 29, 2026
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How Landlords Are Cutting Their Eviction Costs

# How Landlords Are Cutting Their Eviction Costs Contested evictions in New York City carry a crushing price tag. Landlords face bills of $15,000 to …

Aug 25, 2026
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Antitrust suit claims Compass pullback from StreetEasy raised NYC rents

A federal antitrust lawsuit alleges that Compass Real Estate's withdrawal from StreetEasy, a major New York City rental listing platform, artificially…

Aug 21, 2026
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How to Analyze a Rental Property Step-by-Step (15 Years of Experience)

# How to Analyze a Rental Property Step-by-Step in 2026 Rental property analysis demands discipline and clear metrics. BiggerPockets outlines a pract…

Aug 21, 2026
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A Little Rear Window, a Little Barton Fink

# NYC's Best Apartment Listings This Week Showcase Classic Film References in Décor Curbed New York highlights this week's standout apartment listing…

Aug 21, 2026
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The Landlord’s Roadmap to Successfully Scaling From One Rental to Multiple (Without Hiring)

Landlords scaling from a single rental property to a portfolio face operational complexity without proportional income growth initially. The transitio…

Aug 20, 2026
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The 7-Property Retirement Plan ($80,000/Year)

A rental portfolio strategy outlined by BiggerPockets proposes acquiring seven properties over ten years to generate $80,000 in annual passive income,…

Aug 20, 2026
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He’s Making Over $100K/Year Cash Flow with Small, Affordable Rental Properties

Nathan Nicholson abandoned his six-figure sales job to build a rental portfolio generating over $100,000 annually in cash flow. Despite earning top do…

Aug 20, 2026
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The Midyear Portfolio Review Every Rental Property Investor Should Perform

A veteran real estate investor warns that neglecting detailed financial tracking on rental properties and flips can destroy returns. The cautionary ta…

Aug 19, 2026
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This Couple Replaced Their Salaries with 9 Rental Properties (In Just 4 Years)

Chris and Ksenia Kim built a nine-property rental portfolio in four years, generating enough monthly income to replace both their salaries entirely. T…

Aug 19, 2026
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Heat, Smoke, and Snow Have Translated to a Lot More Eviction Delays

Extreme weather events across the United States have created a backlog of housing court postponements, directly delaying eviction cases and extending …

Aug 19, 2026
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BiggerPockets Selects Mynd as Its Preferred Full-Service Property Management Partner

BiggerPockets, the real estate investment platform, has named Mynd as its official full-service property management partner. The partnership offers Bi…

Aug 18, 2026
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Rentals Replaced My Income in 11 Years (Even After Making Every Mistake)

Aaron Murphy replaced his household income through rental properties in 11 years without a complicated playbook or sudden financial windfalls. The str…

Aug 18, 2026
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Inside Influencer Halley Kate’s ‘Tacky’ NYC Apartment—Complete With Disco Ball Vents and a Fiery Red Kitchen

TikTok influencer Halley Kate, 26, just moved into a New York City apartment and is giving followers an unfiltered tour of her deliberately over-the-t…

Aug 17, 2026
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How to Buy a Rental Property with 5% Down or Less (5 Ways)

# How to Buy a Rental Property with Minimal Down Payment The 20% down payment myth stops many investors cold. Rental property purchases don't require…

Aug 17, 2026
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10 “Hidden” Signs of a High-Upside Rental Property (Buy These in 2026)

# High-Upside Rental Properties in 2026: What Smart Investors Should Hunt For Savvy investors are learning to spot rental properties with outsized pr…

Aug 17, 2026
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Sunday Summary: The Rent is Too Damn Low!

Rents across major U.S. markets have compressed significantly, creating a paradox for landlords and tenants alike. What was once Jimmy McMillan's rall…

Aug 16, 2026
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16-Acre Ultimate ‘Glamping’ House Tucked Between the Berkshires and Catskills Lists for $4.6 Million

Red Rock House, a 16-acre luxury compound in East Chatham, New York, has hit the market for $4.6 million. The property sits between the Berkshires and…

Aug 16, 2026
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How to Rent Out Your House (Step-by-Step Guide)

Landlords converting a primary residence into a rental property face several operational hurdles before taking on tenants. The process demands prepara…

Aug 16, 2026
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Signs That Your Rents Will Slow (or Grow) in 2026/2027

National rent data masks a fractured market where regional divergence determines actual landlord returns. While year-over-year national rent prices de…

Aug 16, 2026
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Casement-Window Obsession and a Droolworthy Studio on West 106th

# A High-End Studio Hits the Market on the Upper West Side Casement windows are having a moment in New York City's luxury rental market. This week's …

Aug 16, 2026

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