Single-family rentals (SFR) are anything but a passive investment. Much more goes into net operating income (NOI) or, more accurately, detracts from it than just gross rents. Investors must also consider rehab, taxes, concessions, vacancies, and a myriad of other expenses. And like any other investment, higher returns are generally associated with higher investment risk.
Number of Older (55+) Renters Could Double by 2030
Our previous look at the demographics driving apartment demand focused primarily on younger renters — let’s now look at the other end of the age spectrum.
Suburban Apartments Offer Aging Millennials More Space, Value
Will demand for small apartment assets in suburban corridors increase as aging millennials leaves cities looking for value, space and schools?
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?
How does Rent Factor into the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
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).
[VIDEO] 3 Considerations for Smarter Multifamily Investments
Sam Chandan walks us through three key considerations for deciding whether to invest in small (5 to 50 unit) or large (50+ unit) apartment assets.
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.