I’ve been tracking some interesting numbers out of my market, Pulaski County, Arkansas (Little Rock area), and it got me thinking about broader trends.

Here’s what I found:

• 1. Around 20–30% of homes sold in the area are being bought by investors.
• 2. 45% of households rent, while 55% own—a higher renter ratio than the national average.
• 3. Nationally, investor purchases hovered around 25% of single-family home sales post-2020, and Little Rock has tracked close to that trend—sometimes higher, especially in neighborhoods with lower median home prices.

That’s a strong signal that the rental market is driving a lot of activity locally—especially in neighborhoods with affordable housing stock and steady demand. It's great for buy-and-hold investors right now, but it also raises questions about long-term sustainability and competition.

What I’d love to know:

• What are you seeing in your market? Are investor purchases up, down, or flat?
• Are renter-to-owner ratios shifting in your city or county?
• How much do these numbers impact your strategy—especially when it comes to choosing between appreciation vs. cash flow plays?
• Is your area becoming more saturated with investors, or are there still hidden gems?

Always curious to see how other investors are reading the tea leaves in their local markets.