Where in California do investors own the most houses?

"In seven California counties, more than half of all houses are owned by investors, with some counties seeing ownership as high as 82%. These counties are typically remote and known for tourism."

"Investor ownership of residential properties in California has surged, with investors owning 1.45 million houses statewide, representing 19% of all 7.6 million homes."

"The trend of property investments is particularly pronounced in lightly populated, tourist-friendly regions, where many of the homes owned by investors may serve as second residences."

"Among California's ten most populous counties, San Bernardino leads with 27% of homes owned by investors, indicating an increasing investment trend away from major job hubs."

Investor activity in California is significant, with seven lightly populated counties dominated by investor-owned properties. Sierra County leads, with 82% of single-family homes owned by investors, followed by Trinity at 77%. The trend shows a preference for remote, tourist-focused areas, indicating many homes are second residences. In contrast, statewide, 19% of houses are owned by investors. Among the 20 most populous counties, San Bernardino tops the list with 27% investor ownership, reflecting broader trends in investor patterns away from major job centers.

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