#354 Who Really Owns America's Rentals? Inside the 2025 Investor Report

Think Wall Street dominates the real estate market? Think again. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down key insights from Batch Data's Q2 2025 Investor Pulse Report, revealing the real story behind who owns America's homes. Over 90% of rental properties are owned by small and mid-sized investors, not mega hedge funds. Ron explains how these independent investors are stabilizing markets, adding rental supply, and outperforming institutional players. He also highlights how shifting mortgage rates, cash purchases, and investor behavior are shaping the future of real estate.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• The truth about investor ownership, small investors dominate, not Wall Street

• How investors are returning inventory to traditional homebuyers

• "Build-to-rent" communities and what they mean for the market

• Why 6% mortgage rates aren't high, and how affordability has shifted

• What institutional pullbacks mean for small investors and rehabbers in 2025

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Investor Pulse - Q2 2025 - BatchData

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