Real estate investors have maintained interest in oceanside properties, particularly in Florida and California, as highlighted in the latest Realtor.com Investor Report. Despite cooling buyer activity, investors see opportunities in lower home prices for both short and long-term rentals. Miami saw the highest percentage of homes purchased by investors—17.5%—with rising prices making it less accessible for traditional buyers. The report indicates a shrinking housing supply due to more investor buyers than sellers, yet overall transactions in Miami have declined, reflecting a broader market slowdown.
"While overall homebuyer activity has cooled, investors may be stepping in to capitalize on lower prices and explore opportunities for short- or long-term rentals," explains says Realtor.com senior economic research analyst Hannah Jones.
"As a result, investors with greater access to capital can rely on consistent rental demand from households priced out of buying, making these markets especially appealing for long-term investment," says Jones.
"Investor buyer, investor seller, and total transactions all fell in Miami in 2024, suggesting that the net-negative impact of investors in Miami is a product of an overall slowing market."
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