As a professional property manager, I'm coming across an interesting trend related to institutions providing financial assistance for tenants who have trouble paying their security deposit and I would love to hear feedback from the BP community.Large PM companies have begun partnering with financial institutions, such as Rhino Insurance, to help tenants who struggle with paying their security deposit.

The Austin metro was among the hottest destinations in the country for where people were moving last year, according to the latest annual ranking from U-Haul International Inc.Austin ranked No. 5 among the top U.S. growth metros in 2024, and Texas was the No. 2 state for move-ins — bested from the top spot after three consecutive years by South Carolina, according to data released Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area took the crown for the top growth metro in the recent list, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina (No. 2); Phoenix (No. 3); and, Lakeland, Florida (No. 4).

The neighbor was the hottest in the twin cities and this house has 83 businesses cards of realtors who showed the property.

We all know 'housing affordability' is one of the hottest political topics as of late but I'm not seeing any commitments to increase inventory. 

How do you think these trends will affect them in the states with declining populations?

I would say the real estate market in Florida is Risky.4 - If you follow the navigation and growth trends you might be able to get ahead of the next opportunity wave.

What trends proved to be the most successful for you last year?

Quote from @Rene Hosman: Quote from @Caleb Brown: I am a numbers guy so being able to look at trends, numbers helps me stay accountable.

Almost every realtor has several investors ready to invest at least $2 million in cash.If you’re planning to use hard money loans, agents won’t show properties without prior proof of funds.I’m curious, is this a general market trend in Ohio or just this particular realtor’s approach?

Since 2022, rents tracked through the MLS system for the Charlotte Metro area have steadily dropped.90 Days of InventoryWe currently have 90 days of inventory on the market, a trend that’s persisted for five consecutive months.