PM News Recap March 1, 2026 (Investor Ban Update, HUD Section 8 Changes, NARPM Broker/Owner Dates)

Here’s a quick recap of what happened in property management last week.00:00:15 — White House Clarifies Proposed Investor BanWe finally have more details on the White House’s proposed restriction on large investors buying single-family homes. The threshold is 100+ homes. Existing owners would not be required to sell. Build-to-rent communities are excluded. So are investors who “heavily renovate” homes before renting them out. This proposal now heads to Congress. We’ll keep an eye on it. 00:01:39 — HUD Proposes Section 8 Eligibility ChangesHUD issued a proposed rule that would significantly revise Section 8 requirements. The overall practical impact is likely tighter eligibility, especially for mixed-status households. If you operate in markets with heavy voucher concentration, this is something to watch closely. It could materially affect demand. 00:02:39 — NARPM Broker/Owner Conference DetailsThe National Association of Residential Property Managers released more details about its Broker/Owner Conference. It’s happening April 27–30 in New Orleans. Registration opens at 4:00 p.m. Monday. The main conference kicks off Tuesday. There’s a party Tuesday night inside the Caesars Superdome. If you’re coming in for a short window, plan around that. The event wraps Thursday afternoon with a closing keynote that hasn’t been announced yet, but I’m told it’ll be worth staying for. That’s your property management news for the week of March 1, 2026.