Dissecting the Data

What a Year’s Worth of Investor Input Tells Us About the Future by Mitchell Zagrodnik RCN Capital and CJ Patrick Company’s Investor Sentiment Survey, which launched initially in Spring 2023, gauges real estate investors’ views on market conditions. The survey features a static set of questions that allow data to be compared and analyzed for trends over time. Periodically, more topical questions will also be included in the survey. With

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Brandywine Cares: A New Future for Renters in Atlanta

Investing in People — Investing in Communities Brandywine Cares, a nonprofit organization, is on a mission to transform the future for renters in Atlanta. Through initiatives in career coaching, financial education, and the power of planning, the organization strives to ensure that individuals not only establish and meet their career goals but thrive as a result of being stronger and more resilient financially. In 2024 alone, 166 participants have received

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Mitigating Loss with Smart Home Technology

Be Proactive and Avoid Costly Claims by Jason Jones As a property owner, you are likely familiar with the benefits of smart home technology. But beyond the convenience of remote controls and automation, these systems can also play a critical role in mitigating loss at your investment properties. The right technology can help you avoid costly incidents that could otherwise lead to major repairs or liability claims. Smart Water Leak

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Real Estate Meets AI

Productivity Gains and Persistent Limitations by Jonas Bordo In the fall of 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT and made the power and promise of artificial intelligence (AI) a tangible reality. To date, the impact has been most profound in the area of human productivity. For example, here at Dwellsy, we precisely map every SFR and apartment address that comes into our system (hundreds of thousands per month), and what was once

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How Climate Risk Financial Modeling Will Change Real Estate Investing

A Q&A with Toni Moss and Matthew Eby In April of 2024, REI INK was an official publication of the groundbreaking AmeriCatalyst conference, GOING TO EXTREMES: The Extreme Climate, Housing and Finance Leadership Summit. The event brought together the primary constituents in US housing to discuss risks posed by climate change to the housing market. Recent hurricanes Helene and Milton have emphasized the need for astute real estate investors to

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5 Title Issues Real Estate Investors Should Know

Strategies to Help Investors Deal with Them Proactively by Radian Title Services Build a thriving portfolio by identifying opportunities and implementing strategies to help protect your investments. Successful investors may use due diligence to their advantage, positioning them to navigate challenges and grow their real estate investments. But even the most carefully curated portfolios can face unexpected challenges. Here are five common title issues that could turn your portfolio into

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