Tag: Single Family Rental

Heartland Forward’s new research, “Millennials Find New Hope In The Heartland“, finds the Heartland to be an increasingly attractive destination for millennials to live and work in. Attracting millennials is key to the future economic growth of any area. A healthy housing market contributes to the appeal of an area, benefits from economic growth, and fosters economic vitality.

The local population is better educated. They work in the knowledge economy. They make a good living. And they need a place to call home. Hiccups, cooling-offs, moderations, … notwithstanding, houses have become increasingly unaffordable in these markets. Which presents single family rental (SFR) investors an opportunity for income and long-term appreciation.

Some are plain boring. Some in the news for the wrong reasons. Some are always overshadowed by the hipper city next door. Some were booming. But watch out. These 15 metro markets are poised to have their moment.

When investing in single-family rentals we are really investing in the location and buying a piece of that location via the property. In Leverage location for greater profits with single-family rentals we described how HousingIQ can help investors select markets that suit their investment criteria and preferences. 

Single family rentals are fast becoming popular investment vehicles. They provide investors cash flow and potential appreciation. While changes in demographics and consumer preferences have made renting more popular, changes in the tax code have made renting financially more attractive for both renters and landlords.

Real estate has long been an attractive investment vehicle that has been out of reach for most individual investors.  Crowdfunding real estate sites offer individual investors an opportunity to gain exposure to this asset class.  These sites allow individuals to participate in private deals with small amounts of cash.  By making multiple, smaller dollar investments across platforms, individuals can gain additional benefits of diversification — reduced risk and potentially higher returns.