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Rental Properties

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real-estate3 months ago

Investors Reach 5-Year High in Homebuying, Private Equity Owns 20% of Single-Family Homes

In Q2 2025, investors purchased one-third of all single-family homes, the highest share in five years, with small investors dominating the market. While overall home sales declined, investor activity provided liquidity and increased rental inventory, especially in populous states like Texas, California, and Florida. Institutional investors are now selling more homes than they buy, shifting focus to build-to-rent projects, which reduces competition for traditional buyers and boosts rental supply.

personal-finance2 years ago

Millennial's $2.3 Million Real Estate Empire: A Debt-Loving Success Story

Karun Vij, a 33-year-old engineer, built a real estate portfolio worth $2.3 million by investing in rental properties in southern Ontario. He started by purchasing a home near McMaster University and renting it out to college students. With his rental earnings and increased salary, Vij was able to buy more properties. He now owns four Canadian rental properties and plans to continue investing in real estate. Vij believes in using debt strategically and aims to generate cash flow from his assets to buy more properties. Despite not turning a profit yet, he is focused on long-term growth and building a life for his family.

personal-finance2 years ago

Dave Ramsey's Advice for Dealing with a 'Disconnected' Spouse

A Virginia woman sought advice from personal finance expert Dave Ramsey about her "disconnected" husband who is not on board with paying off their home or downsizing for retirement. Despite her efforts to manage their finances responsibly, her husband lacks retirement savings and shows no interest in helping with her rental properties. Ramsey suggests seeking marriage counseling, but acknowledges that her husband is unlikely to agree. The couple's financial disagreements highlight the importance of aligning financial goals in a marriage.

real-estate2 years ago

Exploring the Latest Home Design Trends at the Parade of Homes

The Parade of Homes in central Ohio is back, featuring 55 properties across 21 communities, including apartments for the first time. The event, hosted by the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio, aims to showcase a variety of homes at different price points and address the demand for rental properties in the area. The homes range from a 1,500-square-foot townhome priced at $290,000 to a 6,356-square-foot luxury home priced at $2.4 million. The Parade of Homes runs until October 8th.

lifestyle2 years ago

"NYC Vegan Landlord Sparks Debate with Meat Cooking Ban for Tenants"

A vegan landlord in Brooklyn has been banning tenants from cooking meat since 2007 due to the smell of flesh carrying throughout the smaller building, which has okay, but not "amazing" ventilation. Although an unusual requirement, it is not illegal in New York State. The apartments, going for $4,500 and $5,750 monthly, could still accommodate meat eaters — they just can't cook meat there. Some commenters questioned the concept, while others were on board.

real-estate2 years ago

Squatter Victims: From Landlords to Legal System Wronged

Property owners who have been victimized by squatters taking over their homes are reconsidering being landlords after feeling wronged by the legal system. Patti Peeples, who spent $5,000 in legal fees to remove squatters who occupied her home for 34 days, said investment properties were meant to subsidize her retirement, but after the incident, she is fed up. Peeples and her business partner, Dawn Tiura, have decided to sell their rental properties and will no longer invest in Florida real estate.