Year: 2026

Systems & Scale: How to Scale Customer Service in Real Estate

Systems & Scale: How to Scale Customer Service in Real Estate

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen close out their customer service series with a discussion on how real estate investors can maintain a consistent tenant experience as their portfolios grow. They examine the shift from owner-operator to system operator,...

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U-Haul Migration Trends: 2026 Midyear Report

U-Haul Migration Trends: 2026 Midyear Report

Boomers and Gen X are moving to the Southeast, while Millennials and Gen Z may be helping curb California’s exodus It’s crystal clear where the older generations are moving so far in 2026: southern destinations. It’s a mixed bag for the younger generations though, with a few prominent...

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Rent is ticking up, but so are the deals

Rent is ticking up, but so are the deals

Although rent growth has accelerated, the share of listings offering an incentive remains elevated The typical U.S. asking rent rose to $1,965 in June, up 2.2% annually, according to the Zillow Observed Rent Index. 39.7% of rentals on Zillow offered a concession in June, up from 35.2% a year ago....

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Fast Home Offer Officially Rebrands as REI Leads

Fast Home Offer Officially Rebrands as REI Leads

Pay-per-lead pioneer now offers AI-assisted seller qualification, enriched property data, and advanced investor analytics “REI Leads provides a platform that combines decades of proven lead generation expertise with artificial intelligence, automated data enhancement, and advanced lead...

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Short Sales Are Making a Comeback

Short Sales Are Making a Comeback

Transactions Grew for the Third Straight Year But Remain a Small Slice of the Market, According to a New Realtor.com® Report A new report from Realtor.com® finds that short sales, an alternative to foreclosure for underwater homeowners, are growing. Short sales remain a small slice of the market:...

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