J.P. Morgan Urges Landlords to Prepare

Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at the start of 2026, boosting hope amid a strong labor market.
Experts expect limited builder sentiment improvement: construction costs ↑, incentives low, and supply still insufficient for demand.
J.P. Morgan urges landlords to prepare for surprises, from financial burdens to natural disasters.
Property management can help with screening, repairs, legal compliance, and insurance as demand and values may ↓.
J.P. Morgan outlines 5 steps for climate risks; landlords also must track legal changes like The Housing for the 21st Century Act.