Why Olive Branch, MS, Is An Excellent Place to Invest in Real Estate
Olive Branch, Mississippi, offers a prime opportunity for real estate investors seeking stability, strong rental demand, and long-term appreciation. What makes this market a historic top performer is its affordability, safety, access to jobs, and excellent schools—a winning combination that attracts families and long-term renters. These key factors contribute to Olive Branch’s consistently strong real […]
The Top News, Advice and Resources for Real Estate Investors - December 2024
What are real estate investors thinking about as 2025 approaches? As 2025 draws closer, real estate investors are looking ahead with optimism, ready to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the market. The outlook for rental income remains strong, with rents expected to continue rising into 2025 and 2026. This trend is driven by tightening supply, […]
Rents Forecasted to Rise in 2025 and 2026: A Boon for Real Estate Investors
The U.S. rental market is poised for significant changes in the coming years, with rents expected to rise in 2025 and 2026. This trend signals a promising period for real estate investors who own rental properties. As housing dynamics evolve, a combination of declining new construction and rising demand for rental units is setting the […]
Memphis: A Hub for Big Business and Thriving Opportunities for Real Estate Investors
Memphis, Tennessee, has long been recognized as a cornerstone of commerce and innovation in the southeastern United States. Its strategic location, vibrant economy, and pro-business environment have attracted numerous large companies, making the city a key hub for employment, economic growth, and opportunity. For real estate investors, the strong business presence in Memphis also means […]
Property Management Can Make or Break a Real Estate Investment
Before you sign a management agreement, make sure your property management company excels in these five areas: Making money in real estate involves mitigating risk and eliminating uncertainty whenever possible. While some investors choose self management, others rely on property management companies to ensure their success. But what separates a good property management company […]
Springtime Strategies for Real Estate Investments
Optimize Your Portfolio to Meet Changing Financial Goals Change is inevitable, especially during significant life events like a new baby, divorce, or career shift, which can impact financial stability. Annually reviewing your real estate portfolio can be a great way to consistently align your investments with your financial and life goals. Here’s an outline […]
Understanding Evictions – Part 2
What to expect if your eviction case goes to court This is Part 2 of a two-part series. To read Part 1, which explains why Meridian Property Management (MPM) will file for eviction on a resident who has not paid rent and stopped communicating, click here. MPM requires residents to pay rent by […]
Understanding Evictions – Part 1
If you’re a Meridian Property Management client, here’s what you need to know This is Part 1 of a two-part series This month, an employee-investor provides a first-hand account of the current eviction process in the Memphis area. In Part 2, we’ll report on what typically happens as an eviction case moves through […]
Property Tax Information for Current Investors
Attention Meridian Investors! County and city property tax payments are due in Mississippi and Tennessee at the beginning of each calendar year. If you currently own investment property in either state, and do not receive your bill by the middle of December, we suggest you search the county/city tax collector’s website listed below to […]
Interest Rates Got You Down?
It’s Time to Reconsider the Adjustable-Rate Mortgage The mere mention of an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is often met with a stern, “No Way!” People remember what happened during the financial crisis of the mid-2000s and remain leery. Yet given current rates on conventional, fixed-rate loans, maybe it’s time for investors to reconsider ARMs to lock […]