Sponsors today are increasingly choosing bridge lending solutions to capitalize on opportunities during the lease-up and stabilization phases, with multifamily completions projected to remain elevated through 2030. Bridge loans, when paired with a lender equipped to support your investment needs from construction through permanent financing, can effectively position borrowers for long-term success.
Arbor’s Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, is your roadmap to the best locations to deploy capital. Based on the findings of our exclusive Multifamily Opportunity Matrix, this in-depth analysis assesses economic strength and market capabilities to navigate evolving conditions of the top 50 largest U.S. metros.
Key Findings:
- Columbus, OH, is the most appealing major metropolitan market for multifamily investing due to robust population growth, high market liquidity, and strong rental affordability.
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Affordable and high-growth markets in the Midwest and Sun Belt outperformed.
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Raleigh, NC, and Nashville, TN, second and third, respectively, had dynamic labor markets and attracted out-of-market residents.