Following the pandemic, apartment investors are enjoying substantial rent growth, record low vacancy rates, and an attractive supply-demand imbalance.
Only $10.7 billion—less than a quarter of the more than $46.5 billion in federal rent aid first authorized by Congress nearly a year ago—has been disbursed to residents and landlords impacted by the pandemic as of late September, leaving frustrated housing providers across the country calling for policymakers to make changes to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to expedite the flow of much-needed funds.
Currently, the U.S. taxes capital gains only once they have been realized, as with the sale of stocks or other assets that have gained value under an individual or corporation’s ownership.
Despite some twists and turns due to the Delta variant, the most recent news suggests the return-to-office (RTO) is rebounding.
Demand for single-family rental homes is showing no sign of easing up, and that is pushing rents through the roof, especially for the highest-priced properties.
This year, inflation has become a top concern for investors. Institutional capital and major funds are planning ahead by shifting from a value-add or short-term hold investment strategy to a long-term hold business model.