Investor Purchases, New Starts, and Tenant Performance Show Strength as Cap Rates Rise Arbor’s Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2023, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, explores a growing multifamily sector with a unique ability to rise above macroeconomic headwinds. Last year, investors purchased more single-family rental (SFR) units than in 2021 as uncertainty rippled through the commercial real estate industry. Construction in the sector also ramped up in 2022, with starts reaching all-time highs by unit count and market share. This upward trend, fueled by significant structural support, sets SFR apart from many other commercial real estate sectors. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
Small Balance Multifamily on Track for Record Year
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Apartment Inventory Age: Small Properties are Older, Ready for Upgrades
Most new multifamily construction has focused on delivering large, amenity-rich properties. As the small asset (5 to 49 unit) apartment stock ages, the potential for value-add investment increases.
How Renter Occupations Vary by Apartment Building Size
The size of an apartment property can tell you a lot about how its tenants earn a living. Larger assets typically mean larger incomes.
Small Balance Multifamily Lending Hits New High; Cap Rates Compress
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Need for Speed: Internet Access in Multifamily Properties
We’ve come a long way from the days of dial-up modems, AOL free trial disks and bulky desktop computers.
Are Small Buildings More Family Friendly?
With larger units and more suburban locations, a larger share of small buildings serve renters with children.
The Age Distribution of Renters: Who Lives in Small Properties?
While the broader market’s attention has been focused on Millennials living in large, high-amenity properties, the data on the age of renters and where they reside hold some surprises.
Apartment Affordability: Are Small Buildings Gentler on the Wallet?
The balance of amenities and affordability are arguably the most important drivers for a renter’s choice of location. As rent growth has outpaced wage growth, the issue of apartment affordability has acquired new urgency.
Apartment Rent Growth: Small Buildings Lag Behind Large Properties
It turns out you can rent a two-bedroom in a small apartment property for less than a studio in a large property. Is this a value proposition for multifamily investors?
Unit Mix: Small vs. Large Apartment Assets
Catering to families and other larger households, 2- and 3-bedroom units are well represented in small apartment assets.