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SFR Investing: A Guide to Seizing the Sector’s Momentum

Single-family rental (SFR) investing is surging as this asset class outperforms. With homeownership less attainable and lifestyle renting more popular, the sector’s tailwinds bode well for long-term growth. If you are new to this space, our guide has answers to commonly asked questions.

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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2025

Bolstered by robust build-to-rent (BTR) activity, the single-family rental (SFR) sector continued to display strength even as the residential housing market moderated. Arbor’s Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, provides original research and analysis of key performance metrics for investors to take a closer look at a sector on the rise.

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Small Multifamily Investment Snapshot — June 2025

Amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, the small multifamily sector remains favorably positioned for stability as the structural need for affordable housing in the U.S. has supported the strength of the sector’s demand profile.

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Single-Family Build-to-Rent Starts Remain Robust

As build-to-rent (BTR) demand rises, single-family rental (SFR) development has become more efficient in creating a distinct, community-focused experience for renters. Newly released U.S. Census Bureau data confirms that SFR/BTR development continues to be robust and stable, with its annualized pace of construction in the first quarter of 2025 matching the previous quarter’s tally.

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Top Multifamily Markets for Low Renter Turnover

Tenant retention is a valuable — though sometimes elusive — contributing factor to the strength of a multifamily property. Nationally, 29% of multifamily households signed a third lease for the same unit, according to an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Locally, renter turnover was lowest in major coastal markets, like New York City, and highest in transient renter markets, like Charleston, SC.

Current Reports

Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2025

While markets undergo rapid recalibration, the small multifamily market’s performance remains strong and stable. Arbor’s Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, details how the sector’s resilient fundamentals effectively support its growth amid ongoing economic volatility.

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Matthew Miale

Senior Vice President, Securitization & Reporting

Matthew Miale is responsible for monitoring investor reporting for Arbor’s CLOs and bank facilities, and works closely with the Securitization, Treasury and Legal departments on the issuance of new CLOs.

With more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate and banking, Mr. Miale previously served as Managing Director of ACRES Capital in Westbury, NY. In this role, he led a team responsible for preliminary deal screening, underwriting activities and asset management of loans in the company’s real estate portfolio. He also managed the valuation and audit process, investor reporting activities, technology initiatives, compliance, and the development of policies and procedures. Earlier in his career, Mr. Miale was employed by TD Bank, N.A., where he held the positions of NYC Market Credit Manager and Vice President, CRE Credit Specialist II.

Mr. Miale has a Master of Science in Real Estate from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware.

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