Real estate investors are snapping up a record number of homes-especially in these 5 affordable cities

Investors claimed 14.8% of home purchases in Q1 2024, the highest percentage recorded since 2001.

Small investors (purchased 10 or fewer homes) dominated in Q1 2024, accounting for 62.6% of investor purchases, the highest share in data history.

While medium and large-investor activity increased during the pandemic, smaller investors are now rising as prices and mortgage rates soar.

Midwest and South U.S. metros are attractive for investors due to affordability, with rising rents making these regions a lucrative choice for investment.

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