2020 has given us a lot to reflect on. 

As we look back out our top 10 blogs of the year, we're reminded of the countless curveballs and learning experiences 2020 has brought us. 

The Covid-19 Crisis re-shaped many aspects of life, and the rental real estate market is no exception.

The majority of our blogs this year were in direct reaction to the affects of the pandemic and other local happenings in an effort to keep you updated and educated on the Indianapolis real estate and property management sector. 

Without further adieu, here is a look back out our top 10 blogs of 2020.

It's no secret by now that social media plays a big role in a lot of our lives.

However, platforms like Facebook have turned into channels that provide so much more than just "poking" your friends or scrolling through photos of your Aunt's cats. 

Facebook can provide real communities and education if you know where to look. 

So without further ado, here are 3 Indianapolis Real Estate Investing Facebook groups that we think are worth checking out. 

The red-hot rental market we experienced in Central Indiana during the first half of 2020 cooled off dramatically during the 3rd quarter.

But, the term "cooled off" does need some context. 

While there appeared to be plenty of potential Tenants in search of a rental home during the quarter, the apparent lack of available homes in the marketplace created some interesting numbers.

Let's examine them a bit.

As we cross the halfway point of 2020, it's not an understatement to say that this year has been much, much different from others.

Like, not even close.

COVID-19 has brought on an incredible amount of anxiety for both our Owners and Tenants. 

As a result, we've written several blogs and created an entire web page devoted to Covid-19. If you haven't already, be sure to check it out.  

But, here's the strange thing: if you just looked at the rental statistics for the year, you would have no idea that a global pandemic was raging across the Country.

In other words, rental activity, generally, hasn't missed a beat.  

Let's examine the numbers a bit.

If you’re a Landlord or Property Manager in Indianapolis, you should, by now, be familiar with the Indianapolis Tenant Protection Initiatives recently passed by our City.

If not, you can get a recap of the initiatives, which go into effect on July 1, 2020, by reading a blog we recently wrote on the topic:

What Indianapolis Landlords Need to Know about the Tenant Protection Initiatives.

I knew the call was coming.

Or, in this case, the email.

As a member of several online communities that focus on single family property management, I began hearing grumblings from other companies around the Country as early as 2018.

Zillow, a giant in online real estate marketing, and a service that we all enjoyed for free for years, was beginning to charge for rental listings.