With all the buzz surrounding Texas real estate markets like Dallas and San Antonio, you might overlook Houston. If so, you might want to look again: The “Bayou City” offers real estate investors outstanding value and accessibility to a major U.S. housing market.
The 7th Annual Single-Family Rental Forum (East) took place this week in Hollywood, FL and team Roofstock returned with some new industry insights.
Here’s what you need to know:
Real estate investors love Dallas, and it’s easy to see why. It’s got something for everyone: millennials flock here for the jobs and big-city excitement, families put down roots in its quaint suburbs, and retirees love the warm climate and quality of life.
For investors seeking to diversify portfolios, build equity or secure a steady source of investment income, the real estate sector presents a myriad of options and opportunities. The increased interest I’ve observed in the single-family rental sector can be attributed in part to the recent volatility in the equity markets and the growing uncertainty around when the economic expansion will finally lose steam. Here are five real estate industry trends savvy investors need to be watching in 2019:
More Americans are renting now than at any other time in the last 50 years, according to a recent Pew Research analysis of Census Bureau housing data. That same report also found 36.6% of all households were renters in the U.S. in 2016, a significant increase from 31.2% of households in 2006.
Using leverage to finance your investment property can be a great way to maximize returns and achieve your investment goals. But if you’re a first-time investor, it can be hard to know where to begin. To distill it all down, we chatted with Erik Peterson, home lending expert at Better Mortgage. Set yourself on a path toward real estate investment success with these financing tips, plus a handy checklist of what you’ll need to gather for the application process.
