Built-for-Rent Single Family: the Strongest Niche in Real Estate

Followed and Endorsed by Capital Firms and Developers

in this Sector

“As the BFR space is emerging, Brad and his team have a unique perspective on product and market segmentation that differentiates them from their peers and is valuable to investors as they make IRR-driven decisions.”

-Margaret Whelan, Whelan Advisory (placed close to $1 billion in capital for BFR so far)

"Hunter Housing Economics' built-for-rent market studies are unparalleled."

- A National Built-for-Rent Developer/Operator and Repeat Client of the Firm

BTR Research and Commentary

Brad Hunter is a full member of ULI and is active with the Single-Family Rental Council

Brad Hunter will be speaking on BTR trends at this 2025 national conference

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As of 2025, Brad Hunter is the co-chair of the Build-to-Rent committee of the FLRHC, and will be organizing several events on this topic throughout 2025.

Discussing BTR Strategies

(March. 2025) In Forbes, on The BTR Forecast (clickable)

(Jan. 2024) In Forbes, on The BTR Forecast (clickable)

Presentation on BFR Strategy, IBSx 2021

Brad Hunter presented a one-hour long Building Knowledge session, drawing upon our case studies and a wide array of research, and discussing ways to maximize rents and absorption amid an increasingly competitive field. CLICK BELOW for a six-minute clip focusing on ways builders can think about getting involved.

"Built-for-Rent: Single-Family and Townhome Trends and Strategies for Builders and Developers."

The Two Fastest-Growing Types Of Built-For-Rent

BTR Data Check: Selected Markets and Submarkets