Challenges of the small rental property sector

Alan Mallach

New England Community Developments, 2009, No 1, 7 pages

Abstract: Most rental housing in America is found in small multifamily buildings and this sector provides most of the options for low- and moderate-income (LMI) renters. With a growing wave of investors buying distressed properties in LMI neighborhoods, there are concerns about the ability of investors to properly maintain their investments. The author explores the small multifamily sector and suggests ways that policymakers can move beyond code enforcement and provide a combination of carrots and sticks to incentivize and increase the presence of ?good actors.\\"

Keywords: Rental; housing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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