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Investors Embracing Expansion of Real Estate Portfolios 

Appraisal Buzz

RentRedi landlords intend to purchase real estate in 2025. The likelihood of acquiring new properties is highest among landlords in the Midwest and South (69% each), followed by those in the Northeast (68%). that falls short of the national average is landlords in the Western U.S. (52%). The only group in the Western U.S.

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Real estate investors say they’ll expand portfolios, make home improvements in 2025

Housing Wire

The findings indicate strong confidence in the rental housing market, with landlords prioritizing long-term growth and profitability despite economic and regulatory challenges. landlords plan to acquire new properties this year. But the West lags behind, with only 52% of landlords there planning to buy property this year.

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Renters Seek Ways to Overcome Homeownership Hurdles 

Appraisal Buzz

Among this group, 51% said it because they did not want to be responsible for maintenance or repair costs, while 44% felt it was more affordable, while 37% said they didn’t want to be responsible for property taxes. Among renters, the top dislikes listed were unexpected rent increases (30%) and dealing with landlords (21%). !function(e,n,i,s){var

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Opinion: Many mission-based landlords are at a breaking point

Housing Wire

Add to that constrained public resources (from lower property tax collections on struggling office buildings ) and competing priorities, and housing owners are struggling to maintain properties, make payroll and remain in business. Most importantly, mission-based landlords are committed to keep residents housed.

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Biden to propose national rent hike cap of 5%

Housing Wire

The proposal will rescind unspecified tax breaks to landlords who raise rents by more than 5%, although it would only apply to landlords who own more than 50 rental units. Landlords can receive a number of federal tax deductions.

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Arrived Homes wants you to be a landlord

Housing Wire

Arrived wants every average Joe and Jane in America to be a landlord. In case of the loss of a renter or major damages to the property that aren’t covered by insurance, each home has its own cash reserve that Arrived can pull from to cover repairs and continue to provide investors with dividends.

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Taking the leap: The benefits of buying vs. renting a home

Housing Wire

By the time the first week of the month arrives, you’ve sent off that rent payment to your landlord. Unlike renting, where you’re consistently paying out money to a landlord, a purchased home offers the prospect of building wealth since it may appreciate in value over time. These costs may also fluctuate over time.).