U.S. Rental Market Vacancy Rates Reach Record High in 2026

U.S. Rental Market Vacancy Rates Reach Record High in 2026

As of January 2026, my take is that the US rental market is definitely seeing more available apartments than we have in a few years, and it’s largely because a lot of... Read more »
Young couple decorate L.A. rental with thrifted secondhand home decor

Young couple decorate L.A. rental with thrifted secondhand home decor

After moving to Los Angeles from Palo Alto in 2023 with only a standing desk and a bed frame, Tess van Hulsen and Andrew Chait learned quickly how to furnish an empty... Read more »
The rental market is normalizing, but “normal” still depends on where you live

The rental market is normalizing, but “normal” still depends on where you live

After years of volatility, the U.S. rental market is settling into something closer to equilibrium. Nationally, rent growth has slowed to near zero, vacancy has risen, and the intense competition of the... Read more »
Best Lenders for Rental Property Investors in 2026

Best Lenders for Rental Property Investors in 2026

Picking the right lender can seriously make or break your rental property investment journey, and in 2026, I’ve found the top players are those offering flexible terms, fast closings, and a deep... Read more »
A Portrait of the Modern American Landlord: More Than Half of Rental Property Owners Are Small-Time Investors—and New to the Market

A Portrait of the Modern American Landlord: More Than Half of Rental Property Owners Are Small-Time Investors—and New to the Market

Just months before their wedding, Hilary Reiter Azzaretti and her then-fiance moved in together and inadvertently stumbled into a lucrative line of work as landlords in Utah’s most prestigious ski town. “We... Read more »
Related Offloads Four Midland Rental Communities

Related Offloads Four Midland Rental Communities

Related Cos. has sold a four-asset portfolio encompassing 277 multifamily and BTR units in Midland, Texas. The sales include Delmar Villas (92 units), Enclave (68 units), Brighton Court (60 units) and Signature... Read more »
Post-breakup, a doctor and his cats settle into a stunning rental

Post-breakup, a doctor and his cats settle into a stunning rental

Jeffrey Hamilton came to live in an empty condominium, as many do, after a painful breakup. “It was a stressful time even though it was an amicable breakup,” says the 38-year-old anesthesiologist.... Read more »
3 Hottest Real Estate Markets for Rental Property Investing in 2026

3 Hottest Real Estate Markets for Rental Property Investing in 2026

If you’re looking to make smart moves in rental property investing for 2026, my pick for top contenders are Jacksonville, Florida, Kansas City, Missouri, and Nashville, Tennessee. These cities are shining bright... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Drop Fueling a Surge in Rental Property Investment

Mortgage Rates Drop Fueling a Surge in Rental Property Investment

Here’s the good news for anyone looking to get into rental property investing or expand their existing portfolio: falling mortgage rates are making it significantly cheaper to buy rental properties, which directly boosts... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Drop Fueling a Surge in Rental Property Investment

Falling Mortgage Rates Fuel Momentum in Rental Property Investment

Here’s the good news for anyone looking to get into rental property investing or expand their existing portfolio: falling mortgage rates are making it significantly cheaper to buy rental properties, which directly... Read more »