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Ready for a 1031 exchange? Savvy investors leverage this tax strategy to defer capital gains taxes when selling one property and acquiring a like-kind property (which can include investment in a Delaware Statuatory Trust). This post covers some of the major benefits and limitations of 1031s.
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Listing a rental property effectively involves thorough preparation, competitive pricing, strategic advertising, great communication, and compliance with local tenant-landlord laws. We put together our top tips for streamlining your leasing process and attracting high-quality residents.
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Investing in turnkey rental properties offers immediate cash flow and lower risk, while fixer-uppers provide potential for higher returns, although with higher risks and time commitments. This article dives into the pros and cons to help you choose your path.
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Dive into the investor mindset, explore the different metrics and expectations that drive their purchase decisions, and learn how to offer the invaluable local insights and support that lead to successful long-term relationships and more closed deals.
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Against a backdrop of decreasing unemployment, continued wage growth, and inflation coming to heel, purchase demand appears to have rebounded in March in the SFR sector while the limited supply of for-sale inventory in most markets we analyze has kept prices stabilized.
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With inflation still elevated, investors are on the lookout for assets that can preserve their purchasing power and provide a stable income stream. Where can they find such a powerful asset? The single-family rental sector. Fnd out whys why single-family rentals are a great investment (and a great hedge) during periods of high inflation.
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Real estate investors have multiple metrics at their disposal to evaluate rental potential, but which ones deserve the focus? Here we explore cap rate, gross yield, and cash-on-cash return to break down what they measure, how they're calculated, and their strengths and limitations.
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Read on for a quick guide to cash-on-cash return—what it is, how to calculate it, and why it's an important metric for real estate investors. We'll also discuss how cash-on-cash return compares to cap rate, and what most real estate investors consider a healthy cash-on-cash return.
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Check out our ultra-SIMPLE step-by-step guide to investing in real estate, and start building wealth on your terms.
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Our look back at February inventory and price trends across major rental markets predates the latest CPI data and the turbulence in the banking sector. But what we glean is a familiar picture: tight inventory across markets and persistent sale price stability in Midwest and Southeast markets with strong job growth and in-migration.
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Check out the 6 metrics that matter when you analyze a potential residential real estate investment. Whether you're just beginning your real estate investing journey or you're already a seasoned pro, Picket technology makes it easy to evaluate the rental potential of any property on the market at a glance. By instantly analyzing more than 500 data points per home, we offer automatic investment reports that give you the insight you need to invest with confidence.
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A look at the rise of build-to-rent (BTR) communities and why they are fast becoming the asset class of choice for the largest single-family rental investors in 2023.
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Through a combination of smarter technology and highly coordinated teams in and beyond the field, Picket's property management team efficiently prioritizes the experience of every customer.
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Critical labor market indicators suggest the U.S. economy is still overheated, so the prospect of interest rate tapering in the near term recedes. The source of optimism in this environment? The build-to-rent sector. Builder sentiment rebounded in January and new builds as a percentage of overall single-family inventory are steadily climbing.
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As mortgage rates stabilize and single-family inventory remains low, prices continue to moderate—without any imminent cliffs on the horizon. Close-to-list price ratios hover between 93% and 98% across our markets, and BNA and KCI managed to post average list price increases at the close of the year.
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In 2022, we made significant progress in the early phases of our work to become the industry-leading end-to-end platform for single-family rental investing. Looking back from the vantage of year’s end, we’re taking stock of the milestones as we gear up for another big 12 months ahead.
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Active listings and average prices are both in decline. What's next? As the tug-of-war between limited inventory and high mortgage interest rates continues against a new backdrop of easing inflation, it appears Q1 may play host to continued price moderation - not big drops.
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Evaluate SFR investment opportunities with new map-based tools that show neighborhood-level dynamics and features of interest all in one powerful view.
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This month, the Picket IQ team looks at single-family home inventory and prices across Picket's 20+ operating markets with an eye towards the 'golden cross' moment when the effect of lower-than-normal supply outweighs the higher cost of capital.
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Our new transaction module streamlines and tracks the critical steps from offer to close to provide complete transparency and unmatched efficiency through the entire acquisition process.
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Long-term bonds offer low-volatility income and equity diversification, but the evolution of bond markets has eroded returns, and investors are no longer adequately compensated for increased risk. It's time to consider SFR as part of a well-balanced portfolio.
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Is it time to reevaluate your analytical framework for SFR? Underwriting for price appreciation should be given as much weight as cap rates in your return analysis, if not more.
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Self-managing your rental investments to save property management expenses may seem like a good idea, but this decision has real tradeoffs.
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With so many new technologies out there, it can be hard to decide what's a gimmick and what's a game-changer. The right tech will reduce operating costs, grow revenue, and remove stress, making the search well worth the effort.
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