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Field Guide to
Multi-Family Property
By Karen Swanson, Information Specialist
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| | Trends
 The Ever-Evolving Apartment , (Buildings, Aug. 2006). 
 Top 10 Multifamily Trends, (National Real Estate Investor, Jun. 2006).
 Multifamily Demand Map, (Journal of Property Management, Jan/Feb 2005).
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| | Investing in Multi-family Property
 With Residential Home Sales Correcting, Builders Look to Growing Multifamily Market, (Realty Times, Oct. 26, 2006).
 Apartment Market Rediscovery, (National Real Estate Investor, Sep. 2006).
 Multifamily Market Divergence Spawns Condo Bargains, (Realty Times, Aug. 30, 2006).
 Local Landlords Move Into Faraway Markets; As Many Hot Areas Cool Off, Real-Estate Investors Seek to Cash In on Rising Rents in Other States, (Wall Street Journal, Jun. 14, 2006).
 Is the APARTMENT MARKET Back?, (Mortgage Banking, Apr. 2006).
 Rents Rise, Vacancies Drop as Apartments Join the Boom, (Wall Street Journal, Nov. 30, 2005).
 Apartments and Condo Operators Represent More Than a Billion-Dollar Market, (Rough Notes, Nov. 2005).
 Peeking Into Multifamily Housing , (Community Banker, Feb. 2005).
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Landlord Investment Tips
 screen tenants
 require renter's insurance
 protect property from vandalism
 have fair rental loss coverage
 obtain adequate limits of liability
Source: Landlord Beware: Advice to Protect You and Your Investment, (Realty Times, July 18, 2005).
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| | Property Management
 Big Changes May Await Property Managers , (REALTOR® Magazine Online, Nov. 13, 2006). 
 Hi-Tech Rent Calculators, (National Real Estate Investor, Jun. 12, 2006).
 Apartment Properties Offer Utility Programs, (Realty Times, Apr. 13, 2006).
 When You Screen Tenants, Make Sure the Law is on Your Side, (Realty Times, Feb. 13, 2006).
 More Apartment Landlords Are Likely to Face Disability-Access Suits, (Wall Street Journal, Nov. 16, 2005).
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Books, eBooks & Other Resources
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Books, Videos, Research Reports & More
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The resources below are available for loan through Information Central. Up to three books, tapes, CDs and/or DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days from the Library for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Central at 800.874.6500 for assistance.
 7 Secrets to Successful Apartment Leasing: Find Quality Renters, Fill Vacancies, and Maximize Your Rental Income, (Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill, 2006). HD 1384 C91
 Every Landlord's Legal Guide, (Chicago, IL: Nolo, 2006). HD 1394 St4e
 Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings, (Chicago, IL: John Wiley & Sons, 2005). HD 1377 B46
 Practical Apartment Management, (Chicago, IL: Institute of Real Estate Management, 2005). HD 1394 In7pr Ed. 5
 Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide, (Chicago, IL: Nolo, 2005). HD 1394 F53
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| | Useful Websites
 National Apartment Association, (www.naahq.org, 2005).
 National Multi Housing Council, (www.nmhc.org, 2005).
 Multifamily Housing, (HUD, July 7, 2006).
 Multifamily Financing, (FannieMae, Sept. 7, 2006).
 Multifamily Housing, (KnowledgePlex, 2006).
 Underwriter's Toolbox, (Banks Channel Publishing LLC, 2004).
 Multi-Housing News, (www.multi-housingnews.com, 2006).
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Updated Dec. 2006
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