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2024 SFR Rental Acquisitions Overview

Investor purchase activity, gross yields by geography, and property characteristics across 2024.

Mar 06, 2025
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In this data-driven analysis, we dive into single-family residential rental purchases made throughout 2024. Our comprehensive report includes:

  • A ranking of cities with the most residential rental purchases made, along with ranges of gross yields offered in those cities

  • A breakdown of the differences in purchasing behavior between institutional investors and non-institutional investors

  • Analysis of how property characteristics impact yields

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Nationwide distribution of gross yields vs purchase price.

Sale price vs gross yield for institutional purchases vs non-institutional purchases.

Our full analysis includes 20+ charts and in-depth commentary on the residential rental market.

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Executive Summary

  • Analysis of 80,000+ rental properties purchased in 2024 reveals gross yields typically ranging from 8% to 15% annually

  • Core SFR markets like Phoenix, Dallas, and Atlanta dominated transaction volume

  • While institutional investors are primarily on the sidelines, both individuals and smaller operators are very active

  • Investor strategies are highly varied - buying everything from new construction at a 4% gross yield to properties in D-class neighborhoods at 30%+ gross yields

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