REIT - Residential
This sector owns and operates rental housing properties, including multi-family apartment complexes, single-family rental homes, and student housing.
Why it exists
Residential REITs own rental housing for individuals and families.
Why it’s necessary
Not all households can or want to own homes. Rental housing provides mobility and access.
Key components
Multifamily apartments
Single-family rental portfolios
Student and workforce housing
Property management platforms
How to evaluate businesses
Rent growth, occupancy, operating margins, turnover rates, and regional housing supply constraints drive performance.
How the industry could be improved
Dynamic rent pricing, automated maintenance, better tenant experience platforms, and modular affordable housing development.