The MRI H!GH 5: Weekly Property Management News

With all the various industry news publications out there, staying in the loop can be a daunting task. That’s why each week in the H!GH 5, we will be selecting the most relevant and important news articles in the property management and real estate industry. Check back every Friday for the latest list of top stories.

Here’s our list of top property management news articles for the week of July 24, 2016:

1. It’s Not Yet Time To Sell Real Estate Investment Trusts (Author – Ken Kam, Forbes)

Investors are quick to sell REITs whenever they hear rumblings of the Fed raising interest rates, but experts say that it’s not always best to listen to the Fed. Forbes sits down with Sam Miklosko of Marketocracy to discuss when he believes interest rates will rise, what he thinks the interest rates should be, and more.

2. Low End Units See Faster Rent Growth (Author – Paul Bubny, GlobeSt.com)

There is a great imbalance in the rental market currently. Low-end apartments are in high demand, but only high end apartments are being built. According to Zillow’s chief economist, this creates a growing affordability concern for renters. Paul Bubny shares the details on which cities are most at risk, and which cities have more supply to deal with the demand.

3. Retail Demand for Space Holds, Despite Sales Slowdowns in Stores and Restaurants (Author – Donna Mitchell, National Real Estate Investor)

Mall landlords are becoming concerned with the reliability of restaurants and retail stores as their anchors. Though restaurant growth is increasing, the pace has slowed down immensely in the past couple of years, and many are blaming this on the rising cost of living. Donna Mitchell explains what this means for retail in the future and what needs to be focused on.

4. ‘New Thinking’ Behind 49-Story Miami Tower With Tiny Units (Author – Carla Vianna, Daily Business Review)

“Tiny-units” are all the rage right now, and Miami is ready to jump on the bandwagon. New York developer, Moishe Mana, will be heading the 49-story project which will create alternative choices for people who want to live downtown, affordably. Carla Vianna shares all the details of the tiny-units and their amenities, and how it’s changing the development game.

5. Single Member LLCs For Real Estate: Pros And Cons (Author – Stuart L. Pachman, GlobeSt.com)

Individuals can hold real estate through single member limited liability companies, but it is not without its issues. Taxes, fees, costs, consequences of SMLL ownership, risk reduction, and operating agreements are all aspects of a single member LCC that need to be taken into consideration. Stuart L. Pachman takes us through each risk and discusses what to expect.

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