Want To Invest in Housing? These 9 Articles Will Teach You How
Housing may well be one of the most accessible, stable and lucrative entry points for a novice investor looking to get into the real estate business. As the sector proved after its rebound from the Great Recession, and then again during the pandemic, housing is always in demand, making it a fairly recession-proof choice that will allow owners to reap the benefits of steady rental income. Investors who can identify opportunities in markets with stable rent growth, and properties that offer high yields or show potential for value-add, will find multifamily investing to be quite lucrative.
If you're looking to buy your first property or expand your portfolio of existing ones, this is a great place get started or learn more about investing in the housing sector. Below, we compiled nine articles that offer insight for investors looking to create residential income, providing strategies and tactics for single-family rentals, multifamily properties and even mobile home communities.
How To Build a Housing Portfolio for Rental Income
Single-family home rentals have proven to be an in-demand asset type, and have thus caught the attention of investors. Here's what you need to consider if you want to start building a single-family housing portfolio of your own.
How To Conduct Due Diligence on a Multifamily Asset
Due diligence: it’s the practice of minimizing risk and uncovering rewards, and all investors should do their homework on a potential property before purchasing. LoopNet spoke with an expert to determine 10 steps you should follow when evaluating a multifamily property to buy.
The Top 10 Markets for Smaller Multifamily Investors
Using data from CoStar, LoopNet analyzed markets with property sales priced at $20 million and below to develop a list of the top 10 markets with high rent growth that smaller investors should consider when purchasing multifamily properties.
Investors Raise Their Bets on the Growing Single-Family Home Rental Market
The single-family rental market has evolved rapidly in the past decade, transforming a traditionally mom-and-pop business into a commercial real estate sector luring large investors seeking stable returns. Like multifamily decades ago, single-family home rentals are becoming an asset class proven to be as profitable and underwritten as other types of commercial property.
7 Upgrades That Can Add Value to Your Multifamily Property
Property owners with older multifamily units sometimes struggle to compete with newer, high-end builds, but that doesn't mean that these types of units don't have investment potential. With the right add-ons, they can provide a solid return on investment. The key is finding the right mix of upgrades that don't have extreme overhead costs but can still substantially improve the property. LoopNet offers a few suggestions from experts.
Must-Have Multifamily Amenities to Attract Residents
Developers need to strike the right balance by offering amenities that are both attractive and practical. Here are some of the amenities with staying power, plus tips for future-proofing multifamily housing communities.
5 Multifamily Trends to Watch in 2021
The year may be coming to a close, but these multifamily trends ignited by the pandemic have already defined — and will likely continue to define — the housing investment landscape in the years to come. LoopNet spoke with experts who identified trends to watch and areas of opportunity for multifamily investors.
Investing in Mobile Home Communities
In this two-part series, LoopNet provided an overview of the mobile, or manufactured, home community sector — one of the least understood and most intriguing real estate asset classes. We delved into a history and evolution of the asset class and the abundant opportunities that exist for small private investors, as well as key investment criteria, relative strengths and challenges and approaches to responsible ownership.
What Investors Need to Know About Workforce Housing
Affordable housing and workforce housing often get lumped into the same conversation, but these are two distinct categories. For many multifamily investors, workforce housing presents an opportunity to grab a foothold in a favorable market environment. LoopNet looks at a few reasons why.
