According to Q1 data, Detroit offers investors the highest gross yield when it comes to single-family properties. The city came in No. 1 out of the nation’s top 25 metros, with a 17 percent average gross yield for the quarter. Cleveland and Milwaukee came in at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. Detroit also had the highest number of investor purchases over the last year, indicating increasing interest in the market.
Read More »Deadline Approaches for Shareholders to Pursue Claims Against Ocwen
According to Tripp Levy, Ocwen has made public statements to its shareholders that were false and misleading. The firm stated that the deadline for investors to make their claim is approaching, as it mounts a class-action law suit on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of Ocwen during the period between May 11, 2015 and April 19, 2017. In reaction to recent allegations, Ocwen has responded: "Under these circumstances, Ocwen has a responsibility to its customers, shareholders, and employees to vigorously defend the Company."
Read More »Why Are Blue State Investors Renting Out Red State Homes?
A new analysis found that investors from politically blue states are choosing to rent out homes in predominantly red states. What factors are contributing to this trend and where is it most commonly seen?
Read More »Should Investors Have a Real Estate Attorney?
What are the benefits to individual investors hiring real estate attorneys?
Read More »Investing? Do Your Homework
Buyers of non-performing loan variations should focus on risk management and due diligence. This select print feature originally appeared in the July 2016 issue of DS News.
Read More »What Do Rising Rents Mean for SFR Investors?
Rents are down slightly year-over-year in the top 25 rental markets, but are still elevated in many metros.
Read More »The Hottest Spots for SFR Investors Are. . .
Based on the largest rental rate increases from last year and highest gross yields, which markets provide the best opportunities for SFR investors?
Read More »Ten Real Estate Investment Hot Spots
New, healthy housing markets are emerging in the midst of continued improvement in the job market. Which markets present the most opportunity for investors?
Read More »Pre-Crisis Investors See Fewer Defaults
Investors with property loans issued before the housing crisis continue to see fewer defaults than those for owner-occupied properties.
Read More »New Opportunities in the Evolving REO Landscape
With REO inventory having declined significantly from its peak levels of six and seven years ago, what opportunities are out there for investors? Steve Udelson, President of Altisource Online Real Estate, discusses the state of REO with DS News.
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