Small Investors Grab 59% as Mom-and-Pops Dominate
Record-Breaking Market Share Shift Reshapes Real Estate Landscape As institutional giants withdraw from the residential investment arena, a seismic shift has fundamentally reshaped the American real estate landscape in 2024. Small investors now command an unprecedented 59% of all investor home purchases across the United States. This represents the largest market share on record for entities acquiring ten or fewer properties. This dramatic surge marks a 3.7% year-over-year increase in acquisitions by smaller players. Meanwhile, large-scale investors purchasing at least 50 homes have seen their influence crumble to just 21.7% of total purchases. This is the lowest level recorded in 17 years. Market conditions threaten to impact both buyers and sellers in a cycle of hardship and stagnation due to rising land and home prices. Investor strategies have shifted dramatically from cash-heavy acquisitions toward debt-financed purchases. This signals a fundamental change in approach. States inc...