Insight
Investors own 20% of U.S. homes, with smaller investors accounting for 87% of the market share, according to the Q2 2025 Investor Pulse™ report from BatchData.
President Trump Proposes to Ban Institutional Investors From Buying Single-Family Homes
Summary
President Trump proposed a ban on large institutional investors buying single-family homes, which could impact the STR market. This proposal aims to increase homeownership by limiting corporate ownership, but the exact definition of "large" is unclear, causing uncertainty for both large and small investors. Hosts should monitor the specifics of this policy and how it might affect their ability to acquire or manage properties.
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