In 2025, national rent growth cooled, while Chicago saw a decline in apartment rents. Investors should adjust strategies with careful underwriting, focus on stable assets, and consider the higher cap rates in Chicago for future planning.
Investment Strategies
Discover expert-led Chicago multifamily market insights from the NMHC Q2 2025 webinar, including leasing trends, financing, and economic forecasts.
With the holiday weekend behind us, it is not too soon to look at what will be the top investment strategies for next year. They include: