Leading the Way in Self-Guided Touring by Carole VanSickle Ellis It’s a tough world out there for rental owners and residents, and at no point is it tougher than when the two parties are seeking each other but have not yet met. The peril does not so much lie in the difficulty in finding affordable housing or locating a unit that meets a household’s needs (although those activities can be
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A Window of Opportunity Could be Closing in the “Air Capital of the World” by Carole VanSickle Ellis Wichita, Kansas, has been a destination from its inception. Located near the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas Rivers, Wichita is named for the Native American tribe that inhabited the area before Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado explored the area in the mid-1550s. Ultimately, the region was acquired by the
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Investors Must Leverage the Data at Their Disposal by Andy Bates Not quite the dynamic environment seen in recent years since the pandemic, 2024 has maintained its own brand of tension for those involved in real estate. Throughout the year, uncertainty has been stoked through tight margins, unfavorable rates, and seemingly slow movement in the market. Such an environment has everyone from seasoned industry professionals to fledgling mom-and-pop investors asking,
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Transforming Single-Family Rentals with Smart Technology by Sheri Young As the single-family rental (SFR) market adapts to new challenges, the role of smart technology is evolving from a “nice-to-have” to a crucial component of modern property management. As 2025 approaches, the question is not whether to adopt smart technology, but how best to leverage it to improve property management and the rental experience. Here is a look at three key
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Fordham Enterprises is Taking 3D Printing Technology Mainstream by Carole VanSickle Ellis When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, Justin Fordham, founder and CEO of Fordham Enterprises, had to take a step back from his latest project of 20 three-unit residential homes, and reevaluate the situation. In New Jersey, where the project was located, most development contracts were pulled or frozen early in the pandemic, leaving investors and developers
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On behalf of the National Rental Home Council’s Women in SFR group, we want to extend our Congratulations to you for being selected as a woman who exemplifies leadership, resilience, and inspiration in the single-family rental (SFR) industry. This recognition is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and the positive example you set for other women in the industry. We are happy to celebrate this moment with you and
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