Research

There’s a seemingly endless stream of new metrics being used to assess the multifamily market during its current run as the preferred real estate investment class. Let’s take a closer look at Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Catering to families and other larger households, 2- and 3-bedroom units are well represented in small apartment assets.

While Portland took the top spot with annual rent growth of 12.0%, seven of the top 25 MSAs for apartment rent growth in 2015 were in California.

Preliminary findings show that cap rates tightened in recent quarters for multifamily properties backed by small balance loans. The spread between cap rates on small and large properties also narrowed. 

Americans living in small apartment buildings outnumber renters in large properties more than three-to-one.

Cross-border multifamily investment reached new highs during 2015, with Canada leading the pack.

Job growth is one of the most important factors to consider when deciding where to invest in multifamily properties. After all, a property owner will only be as successful as his or her tenants.

Demographic and economic factors are combining to create a perfect storm of apartment demand. Our handy infographic outlines everything multifamily investors should know. 

A closer look at the multifamily housing inventory in the United States and the size of the small cap investment opportunity.

Is your apartment occupancy not ideal? You might be able to fill some vacant units if you have the top needs of today’s renter checked off.