Multifamily (Long Term)

As we head into 2026, the real estate market is entering a fresh chapter. Here are the three major fundamentals shaping the market in 2026—and what they mean for you.

In 2025, a striking trend is reshaping multifamily real-estate investing: buyers are increasingly favoring older properties over newly-constructed inventory. This shift is driven by lower purchase costs, attractive financing, and a changing capital environment.

In a housing market defined by high prices and rising rents, real estate investors are increasingly turning to a strategy known as “fix to rent.” It’s a hybrid of flipping and long-term holding: buy a distressed or undervalued property, renovate it, then hold it as a rental.