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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.

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Adam Bell joined Arbor in 2024 as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Bell is responsible for Arbor’s Marketing and Communications team, driving growth for the organization through achievement of originations goals and expanding Arbor’s industry presence and brand recognition.

As Arbor’s CMO, Mr. Bell calls upon more than 25 years of industry-leading marketing experience and advances Arbor’s efforts in developing its brand strategy and positioning while enhancing customer experience, acquisition, and retention. Prior to joining Arbor, Mr. Bell was the Chief Marketing Officer at Customers Bank and held various other roles establishing top performing global brand platforms, marketing centers of excellence, premium thought leadership, and lead-to-revenue programs for organizations such as Mastercard, Trūata, St. John’s University, Chevron, Texaco, and IBM.

In addition, Mr. Bell is an Advisory Board Member of Adro, a fintech platform for international students. He graduated from The Catholic University of America.

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