As it turns out, 2020 went out on a low note. Who would have ever figured that, huh? The Central Indiana rental market, which shrugged off the COVID-19 pandemic for most of 2020, saw a big decline in rented homes during the fourth quarter. (more…)

So, 2021 has arrived.  To say that 2020 was a difficult year is a drastic understatement. The good news, at least for single family investors, is that in spite of a global pandemic, rent collections remained strong and real estate values continued to soar.  Not all bad.  Not at all.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

It’s Springtime in Indianapolis. And for those of you who know the seasonality of our market, you also know it’s selling time in Indianapolis. The idea of selling a home during an International pandemic may seem difficult, if not impossible, to you.  That’s a totally understandable feeling.  In this blog,…

For Indianapolis real estate Investors, there are many factors to consider when analyzing a deal. A factor you may or may not have considered, is if a property is being sold as-is. At some point, those two little words may have raised a red flag in your brain to run…