January 2026

Genstone Holdings

Genstone Holdings

Built on Decades of Experience for Today’s Investors by Carole VanSickle Ellis In the early 2000s, when Andy Laing, president of Genstone Holdings, met Ed Fay, founder and CEO of the company, the two men had no idea that roughly 14 years later they would team up to successfully scale one of the...

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Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

The Beantown Market is Still Hot, but Could Be Heading for Trouble by Carole VanSickle Ellis The Boston, Massachusetts housing market has consistently ranked as one of the hottest housing markets in the country, but it could be heading for trouble in 2026. According to The Boston Foundation’s 2025...

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Overcoming Risky Policy

Overcoming Risky Policy

How to Circumvent Anticipated Real Estate Risks in 2026 by Andy Bates Risk is never absent from the real estate industry. Investors who can best plan for and mitigate such risks are often the ones who succeed. Alongside common and expected risks, 2026 ushers in a particular blend of risk factors...

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Operational Blind Spots That Are Costing Investors

Operational Blind Spots That Are Costing Investors

Enhancing Long-Term Value and Tenant Satisfaction by Jason Jones While investors primarily focus their efforts on acquisitions, cash flow, and growth, everyday decisions around tenant screening, property maintenance, recordkeeping, and insurance have a bigger impact on long-term success than most...

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The Hidden Risk in Rental Housing Isn’t Pets…

The Hidden Risk in Rental Housing Isn’t Pets…

…It’s the Pets You Don’t Know About by Jennifer Stoops When I first started in property management almost 20 years ago, I had the same belief many operators still hold today: pets are risky. Full stop. Dogs scratch floors, cats stain carpets, and every so often, someone’s “sweet baby angel” turns...

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Risk Lives in the Gaps

Risk Lives in the Gaps

How Growing SFR Portfolios Lose Control Without Real-Time Visibility by Blake Adams Single-family rental operators have become far more sophisticated over the past decade. For example, acquisition models are tighter, capital planning is more disciplined, and portfolio analytics are deeper than...

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Cost Segregation as Risk Management

Cost Segregation as Risk Management

How Serious Real Estate Investors Control Tax Risk Without Sacrificing Returns by AJ Lyons In real estate, risk management is rarely a single decision. It is a framework, one that experienced investors apply across leverage, tenant selection, construction oversight, insurance coverage, and capital...

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Correct Property Insurance Is Critical for Real Estate Investors

Correct Property Insurance Is Critical for Real Estate Investors

Protecting Your Investment Is Not Optional, It Is Essential By Aaron Anderson For real estate investors, property insurance is not a box to check or a regulatory formality, it is a core component of risk management and long-term portfolio protection. Whether you own a single rental property or a...

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