It’s clear that the rental market is shifting fast, especially in TX and FL where elevated inventory is giving renters more leverage.As investors and property managers, adapting strategy is everything: realistic pricing, solid tenant screening, and proactive marketing make all the difference right now.I’ve been helping clients navigate these exact challenges — turning data into smarter leasing decisions and stronger returns.Let’s connect if you want to position your portfolio for stability and long-term cash flow despite market changes.

These are concentrated in high-inventory growth areas like Horizon West, Lake Nona, and Minneola.

Inventory reached 1.55 million homes, matching a five-year high — though still below pre-COVID levels.📊 Bottom line: These closings reflect buyers shopping back in July and August, before rates began to dip.

After buying and selling more than 1,000 properties for my own inventory, my preference goes in this order: 1. buy existing property 2. buy new properties built by others, 3. build myself.

.• In the “fast” markets, strong demand and tight inventory are fueling appreciation. 

Hi Peter,When you buy the land to sell on terms, it goes into land inventory (Balance Sheet).

It’s been interesting seeing how fast Phoenix inventory moves lately.A lot of investors I’ve talked with are shifting to off-market acquisitions just to stay competitive.For those actively buying — are you focusing more on flips or long-term holds right now?

Quote from @Andy Gonzales: The margins have been compressed when rates went up and inventory went back up.

Raleigh–Durham Market Update October 2025Hey everyone, here with your Raleigh–Durham October market breakdown — this month’s data tells a clear story: inventory is building, sellers are negotiating, and buyers and investors finally have a chance to catch their breath.

At Build 2 Rent we partner with builders around the country to market the inventory that they want to move to the over 10,000 investors that we work with.