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H1 2024 SFR Rental Acquisitions Overview

Investor purchase activity, gross yields by geography, and more.

Jul 18, 2024
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In this data-driven analysis, we dive deep into single-family residential rental purchases made during the first half of 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

  • Metro-level gross yield heat maps broken down by ZIP code

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

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Sale price vs gross yield for institutional purchases vs non-institutional purchases.
Gross yield by ZIP Code in the Atlanta metro area.

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

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Executive Summary

  • Analysis of 30,000+ rental properties purchased in H1 2024 reveals gross yields typically ranging from 8% to 15% annually

  • Core SFR markets like Dallas, Atlanta, and Phoenix are highly represented

  • While institutional investors are primarily on the sidelines, both individuals and smaller operators are still active. Of the 30,000+ rentals we analyzed, over half of them were purchased by individuals. These individuals' strategies are highly varied - buying everything from new construction to rent out at a 4% gross yield to buying properties in D-class neighborhoods at 30%+ gross yields

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