Evaluating the 2024 Real Estate Landscape

A SWOT Analysis By Erica LaCentra The real estate market is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As we get into 2024, it is important to understand the current state of the real estate market to identify where the greatest opportunities exist. To better analyze the real estate market, it can be useful to utilize a SWOT analysis. As a tried-and-true strategic planning tool, it can provide insights into the strengths, weaknesses,

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Private Lending and the Latino Community

The Opportunity for Growth Has Never Been Better By Juan Huerta The rise of private money loans in the USA has changed the landscape of investment opportunities, and investment options have evolved significantly. One demographic harnessing alternative financing methods to access these opportunities is the Latino community. In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the use of private money loans among Latinos as a means to invest

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Four- and Five-Bedroom Single Family Rental Homes – THE NEW NORMAL

Meeting the Needs of Consumers, Developers and Investors By Bruce McNeilage In early 2022 I made a prediction. The three-bedroom house would die a slow death. What was once a staple of American construction and homeownership has become as outdated as ‘70s floral couches and wood-paneled living rooms. Consumer demand is pushing builders to create more four- and five-bedroom homes. In addition, existing business conditions make four- and five-bedroom homes

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The “End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act”

New Legislation Targets SFR Owners By David Howard In December, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative Adam Smith (D-WA9) introduced the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act, a bill targeting the legitimate development, investment, and ownership activities of America’s leading providers and builders of professionally-managed single-family rental homes and communities. By forcing any entity owning $50 million or more of single-family rental home assets to sell all properties

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IMN Single Family Rental Industry Awards

2023 Winners IMN hosted the 2nd Annual SFR Industry Awards on December 3rd, 2023, immediately preceding their 11th Annual Single Family Rental (West) Forum. The Awards Ceremony celebrated and honored the excellence of the SFR industry. Here are the Winners of the 2023 SFR Industry Awards! Congratulations to each and every one of you. Brokerage of the Year (Debt) Northmarq Brokerage of the Year (Investment Sales) Berkadia BTR Deal of

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Q&A with Robert Lee, CEO, Sylvan Road

A Conversation About the Real Estate Industry and the Aging Housing Stock Robert Lee is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Sylvan Road and has been involved in all phases of the firm’s development since its inception in 2012. Among other things, Rob’s role is to curate the firm’s vision, devise a blueprint for its execution and to manage the daily operational direction of the firm. Rob was part

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