TL;DR: Recent article suggests rent hikes aren't just about landlord greed - rising costs across the board are a major factor.
Just read an eye-opening article about the recent rent crisis. It challenged my assumpti...

Well the uber doom-and-gloomers have been decidedly reticent of late. This changed recently in the blog arena. Changes in purchasing patterns of bonds later this year seem to have everyone in a tizzy now.

I renew...

I have a small house on 18 acres.   We have rented it out 5 times with no complaints.  In the last 4 years we we have totally renovated it adding a sun room, new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refinishing floors, ref...

OK I am still coming to terms with the current administration.(and may not ever) But what do you think will happen here? Do you think it's likely that he will be re-elected? If no, please input on who you think will ...

Previously, the Federal Reserve indicated it would raise the federal funds rate four times this year. On March 16th the Federal Open Market Committee said it expects to raise the federal funds rate six times this year...

 Hello all,  Hoping to get some first-hand knowledge and/or opinions on the best southside Chicago sub markets for apartment building investments. I've heard that Woodlawn, Bronzeville, and Jackson Park highlands are ...

I need to stop doing this, but I had a discussion with a work colleague regarding investing. He has a few rental properties but does most of his investing in the US stock market. When I brought up the fact that I was ...

I’m interested in any feedback anyone has on short term rentals in New Orleans. I’m looking to rent and then sublet (Airbnb). I currently have 17 in Boston and am looking to start in New Orleans. I’m looking into the ...