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.

Even with the market in flux, opportunities continue emerging for well-positioned investors. Historically, some of the best multifamily deals were closed in down cycles or during the upswing to normalcy. Arbor’s Special Report Fall 2024 details why the current economic climate is ripe for investment.
Key Findings:
- The interest rate outlook has brightened considerably, while the election and a labor market slowdown have generated increased volatility in financial markets.
- As the market enters a cycle of normalization, unique opportunities have emerged for well-positioned investors in a dislocated market.
- The workforce housing investment outlook remains strong as increased support for dedicated lending products and tax credit incentive programs converge to address an affordable housing shortage.