The last 16 years has seen a fundamental shift in housing in America. Homeownership has consistently fallen nationally with the exception of the northeast and specific pockets of population. Elsewhere in the United States, multifamily residential housing is increasing.
The verdict is in. Suburban multifamily rental developments come out ahead of urban developments again. Suburban rental units outnumber urban rental units, either inside or outside of city limits.
The U.S. has had historically low interest rates for 10 years now. A whole generation of Americans have never invested in a rising rate environment. Multifamily real estate has been a rewarding investment during this time.
Volatile swings in the stock market have disillusioned many investors. Real estate investing is an alternative to the stock and bond markets. Multifamily real estate investing focuses on buying investments involving multiple units.
The continuing trend of delaying marriage impacts many aspects of life, but it is fundamental to household formation.
Real estate investors and lenders use Net Operating Income (NOI) for evaluating the performance of property investments. Multifamily investors use this as a critical benchmark.
Investing in real estate can be an important part of a diversified investment portfolio. Multifamily investing can be the tool to achieve smart, passive income while building generational wealth.