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Markets Where the Share of Renters is Highest

The U.S. housing market reflects a patchwork of local needs, preferences, and geographies, creating distinct storylines. Across the country, many significant shifts have occurred over the last five years, an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows. More expensive housing markets tend to support higher percentages of rental households, and in fast-growing metros, rentals have become a highly effective and flexible way to house new residents.

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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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Daniel Lipkin

Senior Vice President, Structured Asset Management

Daniel Lipkin joined Arbor in February 2021 and has more than 15 years of combined commercial real estate finance and legal experience. Mr. Lipkin is a Team Leader within the Structured Asset Management department, supervising the New York City office. He focuses on loan restructuring, loan workouts, and special resolutions, and is also responsible for a revolving portfolio of senior loans, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity investments.

Prior to joining Arbor, Mr. Lipkin served five years as an Asset Manager at Stabilis Capital Management. He was previously a Vice President at LNR Partners, LLC in Miami Beach, FL, where he managed REO assets and negotiated the modifications or foreclosures of over $2.5 billion of securitized non-performing loans.

Mr. Lipkin holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Stanford University, a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and an LL.M in Real Property Development from the University of Miami School of Law.

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