How to Succeed in a Male-Dominated Field

ServiceLink Leaders Share Their Insights Women account for less than 32% of the real estate investment market. While that number has slowly risen over the last decade, based on data from Zippia, there remains a large disparity. Likewise, for those working in the space, the single-family rental industry is known to be male-dominated, with a system leaders say is set up for their advancement. “It comes down to numbers: there

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Lafayette Real Estate

Maintaining the Key Advantage by Carole VanSickle Ellis When Lafayette Real Estate founder and CEO Thibault Adrien describes his company’s journey to providing a great customer experience, he focuses on three unique elements: ability, knowledge, and experience. “When we started the Lafayette in 2011, we knew our ultimate goal was to create a great customer experience, and that meant we had to have the ability, ourselves, to provide property management

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Mecklenburg County, NC

“Meck County” is Poised for More Growth… for Those Who Can Afford It by Carole VanSickle Ellis In September 2024, Hurricane Helene, the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since 2017’s Maria, made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida, moved inland, and stalled over Tennessee and western North Carolina, dumping record-breaking amounts of rainfall into the entire region. Despite the massive damages sustained throughout western North Carolina and in Charlotte and

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From Soccer Star to Real Estate Entrepreneur

“I Take Goal Setting Very Seriously” Rita Tower is an independently owned and operated franchise business owner with HomeVestors® of America, Inc. (HVA) in the Metro Houston market. She started her franchise, Tower Investment Group, ten years ago after “dabbling” in real estate on her own but decided that she needed to take her small real estate business to the next level. From Soccer to Investing After high school, Rita

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Women Leading the Way in Real Estate Services

Perspectives from Radian’s Female Leaders by Radian Real Estate Management As Radian celebrates Women’s History Month, we are excited to highlight five amazing women with Radian Real Estate Management LLC (RREM) who recently sat down with Rebecca Smith, SVP of Business Development, to share their stories. Aimee’s Story Aimee Lindsay has over 15 years of experience in REO asset management. During her tenure at RREM, she has hired, trained, and

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Insurance Costs in 2025

Managing Insurance Costs While Maintaining Strong Coverage by Jason Jones As the insurance landscape continues to evolve, real estate investors face a dynamic environment marked by shifting underwriting guidelines and the ongoing impact of catastrophic events. To navigate these changes effectively, investors must understand the factors that drive insurance rates and take proactive steps to manage costs. Anticipating future trends and adjusting strategies accordingly can help investors maintain strong coverage

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