Elk Grove is one of the fastest-growing cities in California, with a rental market that has tightened considerably. Independent landlords play a critical role in maintaining affordability in a city where new supply is predominantly market-rate.
Read moreLeaseBase Housing Foundation provides free and subsidized property management technology to independent landlords, closing the tools gap that drives small landlords out of the affordable housing market.
Read moreCommunity land trusts offer a model for permanently removing housing from speculative markets. As California’s affordable housing subsidy pipeline faces expiration cliffs, CLTs are gaining traction as a preservation tool.
Read moreLong-term tenants are the most valuable asset in a small rental portfolio. This guide covers practical tenant retention strategies for independent landlords — and explains why retention is one of the most underappreciated tools for affordable housing preservation.
Read moreMore than 440,000 federally assisted homes will lose subsidies before 2030. California faces particular risk as aging buildings and rising costs threaten affordability protections.
Read moreSmall landlords are selling California rental properties at an accelerating rate. The reasons are more complex than financial returns — and the consequences for affordable housing are severe.
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