Confidence Grows Among Single-Family Investors

The outlook for investing in the single-family rental (SFR) market appears bright despite ongoing concerns about high mortgage rates. According to a recent survey by the ResiClub blog and mortgage lender LendingOne, sentiment among SFR investors has improved over the last quarter. Of those surveyed in Q1 2025, 79% said they are “somewhat likely” or “very likely” to purchase at least one property in the next year, which is an increase from the 76% recorded in Q4 2024. At the same time, however, investors expect mortgage rates to remain high, with 57% saying they believe rates will stay above 6.5% over the next year, compared with just 29% who said the same in Q4 2024. According to LendingOne, their responses suggest investors may be adjusting to higher rates as a long-term reality and are finding ways to move forward with purchases no matter the cost.

"In 2025, real estate investing is about finding opportunity in a changing market," says LendingOne CEO Matthew Neisser. "Our survey highlights that investors are not backing down despite the 'higher-for-longer' interest rate environment and rising costs. Instead, they see the initial signs of buying opportunities as inventory levels increase. There will be more opportunities in Q3/Q4 for unsold properties that have been on the market longer than normal compared to the prior few years."