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Why Hotel-to-Apartment Conversions Make Sense
Ted Jung of Parkview Financial on this new affordable option for residents.
Opportunity Zones: Don’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of the Good
Despite some criticisms, the “big picture” is largely positive, according to Ira Weinstein of CohnReznick and Reid Thomas of JTC Group.
Move Over Millennials, Here Comes GenZ
If your stack of applications isn’t skewing younger, you may be missing a key rental trend, according to columnist Lew Sichelman.
Dollar for Dollar: Balancing Value-Add Budgets
Investors should expect to pay one dollar in improvements for every dollar spent to acquire the asset, says Ryan Perk of Pangea Properties.
Resident Liability Captives Make Insurance Pay Off for ‘Good Risks’
This can shift profits back to the owner and secure additional revenue with low claims risk, according to James Stuart of Hub International.
Robotic Parking Gains in U.S. Market
Columnist Lew Sichelman explains how apartment owners, residents and visitors can utilize this new technology.
Weird Affordable Housing Deals: A Primer
NHP Foundation’s Mansur Abdul-Malik on how the best deals sometimes come in strange packages.
California’s New Plan for Housing Middle-Income Essential Workers
Last year, this structure helped create nearly 14,000 units, notes Lauren Seaver of Opportunity Housing Group.
Why Long-Term SFR Investors Face Less Risk
Those targeting short-term gains should expect greater uncertainty, according to Mark Wolf of AHV Communities.
Rents vs. Mortgages: Why in Some Places, Buying Wins
Columnist Lew Sichelman compares metro performance and shares why some might turn to buying instead.