Sat.Jul 22, 2023 - Fri.Jul 28, 2023

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Who is Responsible for Rental Property Maintenance?

Real Property Management Chicago

In the world of rental properties, numerous maintenance responsibilities fall under the purview of either the landlord or the tenant. With effective communication, tenant satisfaction, and cost management, it helps to know who is in charge of maintaining rental properties. For a variety of reasons, including clarity, responsibility, and safety, lease agreements must specify tenant and landlord maintenance obligations.

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The Unraveling of Insurance: How the Industry Turned Upside Down and Protecting Your Short-Term Rentals Got Harder

BiggerPockets

The insurance industry was upended by the Internet, like many other industries. The key issue is that without agents who can guide you through coverage options for certain properties, you're left to your own devices. That can become an issue quickly.

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How to Evaluate an Airbnb Investment

Mashvisor

Over the past few years, the Airbnb investment strategy has been a very lucrative way for investors to make money in real estate.

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Hot Weather Hacks: 6 Tips for Staying Cool

Real Property Management California Coast

Climate change is causing more frequent and intense heat waves, increasing the importance of being prepared for heat-related difficulties. Summer humidity can be hazardous to everyone’s health, particularly for the elderly, children, and those with preexisting medical conditions. The effects of hot weather range from mild discomfort to potentially fatal conditions such as heat stroke.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Capitalizing on Demand: Lease Optimization and Property Management in the Medical Office Sector

Colliers

Despite weakening fundamentals in the office sector, the medical office market remains active. While traditional office properties are approaching record high vacancy, GlobeSt. reported earlier this year that the growing demand for outpatient services “put national occupancy rates for medical office buildings at a historic high.

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Rookie Reply: Don’t Chase Cash Flow! Use THIS Metric to Analyze Your Deals

BiggerPockets

How important is cash flow when analyzing real estate deals?

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7 Rentals in 3 Years by Breaking All the Real Estate Rules

BiggerPockets

Most people take YEARS to buy their first rental property, but most people aren’t Jenni Vega.

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The Housing Market Has Outperformed My Expectations—Here’s My Mid-Year Housing Recap and Predictions

BiggerPockets

The housing market has shown resiliency through 2023. What comes next, and will we see a surge in 2024? Here's what you need to know.

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Want to Increase Short-Term Rental Bookings? Make an Instagram Account

BiggerPockets

Don't leave your business' success up to Airbnb's algorithm. Take matters into your own hands by doing this and watch your bookings grow!

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Ask Mindy and Scott: Early Retirement, Asking for a Raise, and Stolen Money

BiggerPockets

Is early retirement healthcare crushing your budget? Are you tired of getting your standard two percent raise every year?

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Foreclosure Activity Continues to Steadily Increase as COVID-Era Policies End

BiggerPockets

Foreclosure activity continues to steadily increase according ATTOM's Q2 report.

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2024 Housing Market Predictions and 3 Underrated Real Estate Markets to Watch

BiggerPockets

We’ve got 2024 housing market predictions coming up in this episode.

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How to Protect Your Rental from Fires, Floods, Lawsuits, and Liability

BiggerPockets

Your rental property is at risk.

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Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney on Your Investment Team

BiggerPockets

When you buy an investment property, a good real estate attorney is essential. Here are several reasons you need a mortgage lawyer on your team.

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Making $10K/Month with a “Small and Mighty” Rental Portfolio

BiggerPockets

Rental properties and early retirement go together like peanut butter and jelly.

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Financial Astrology for the Star-Skeptical Investor

BiggerPockets

Financial astrology. Yep, it exists. Traders and investors have been using the science behind the stars to predict prices and market movement for centuries.

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Is Buying a Bad Decision in 2023?

BiggerPockets

Buying a home might not be the best idea in 2023. You’ll have to go through a few challenges to get one under contract.

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Form 8825: How to Accurately Track Your Rental Income and Expenses

BiggerPockets

If you run a rental property business, you'll need to understand how a Form 8825 works. We'll explain who needs to fill one out and what you need to include.

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2023 Housing Market Forecast: “Things Are Going to Be Messed Up”

BiggerPockets

Need housing market predictions? We’ve got them. Unfortunately, they may not be exactly what you want to hear.

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Ramit Sethi Revisited: Spend Like Your Life Depends on It

BiggerPockets

The last time Ramit Sethi was on the show, tears were shed, money fears were exposed, and Mindy was forced to take a hard look at her financial habits.

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Quick Hits | 2023 Q2 MSCI Update

Colliers

Second quarter sales volume was limited and the lowest quarterly total since 2020 Q3. Headline volume declines look significant, and they are, but context is important. Second quarter volume set a record last year. Further, compared to average second quarter sales volume from 2014–2019, volume remains down, but just by 32%.

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The Changing Landscape of the Luxury Market

Colliers

Luxury brands have had quite a year with retailers jettisoning from lackluster consumer spending to plans for global expansion. According to Bain & Company, the global market for luxury goods is expected to grow by 3%-8% in 2023 alone, and analysts suggest that it will reach nearly $370 Billion in revenue by 2030.

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U.S. Office Agency Quick Hits | The Mid-Year Numbers are In. How is the U.S. Office Market Faring?

Colliers

The softening in key U.S. office market fundamentals, seen in the prior two quarters, continued in the second quarter of 2023. As a result, net absorption remained negative, while vacancy and sublease space hit new record highs.

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U.S. Office Vacancy and Sublease Space Reach Record Highs in Q2 2023

Colliers

The softening in key U.S. office market fundamentals, seen in the prior two quarters, continued in the second quarter of 2023. As a result, net absorption remained negative, while vacancy and sublease space hit new record highs. The U.S. office vacancy rate stands at 16.4%, an increase of 30 basis points in the second quarter.

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