Build-To-Rent Homes: What You Need to Know About the Future of Single-Family Rentals

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What is build-to-rent? Originating in the 1980s, build-to-rent homes are single-family homes built for long-term rental. What counts as a build-to-rent home? Any home built for long-term renting counts as a build-to-rent home. Row homes: Homes built side-by-side with adjoining walls. Small lot homes: Homes built on lots smaller than the average lot size, sometimes as small as 600 feet. Expert insight: built-to-rent homes can generate passive income Managing B2R homes is a very effective way to have someone else pay for your current mortgage. Ryan Fransisco, Property Manager at Real Property Management Acadiana Why are build-to-rent homes so popular? Build-to-rent homes are a booming real estate market trend; about 5 percent of new builds are BTR properties. Should you rent a build-to-rent home? Buying a home means taking on the responsibilities and risks of homeownership, which may not be suitable for you.