BiggerPockets Daily Investor Sales Rose in 2024—What's Driving the Trend?
Jul 22, 2025
In 2024, investor home sales hit a record high, comprising nearly 11% of all transactions in the U.S. The podcast dives into the factors driving this selling spree, including cooling rents and high mortgage rates. It also scrutinizes how investor activity influences homebuyers in a tight market. Additionally, discussions reveal the impact of low interest rates during the pandemic, which fueled demand and transformed investor strategies. Tune in to understand how these dynamics shape the housing landscape today.
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Record Investor Sales Share
- Investor sales in the U.S. reached a record high of nearly 11% in 2024.
- This marks the highest share ever recorded since 2001, reflecting a notable market shift.
Why Investors Are Selling Now
- Investors are selling because declining rent growth and a cooling market reduce profitability.
- The market play shifted from capitalizing on booming home values to minimizing exposure in a softening market.
Investor Hotspots in 2024
- Missouri and Oklahoma had the highest investor sales share, around 16.7%.
- These states are also top investor purchase markets due to affordability and rents above the national median.