Rental investing sentiment strengthened after CPI data indicated shelter inflation remains sticky at 7.1% YoY. Rental asset owners can leverage this into longer-term lease contracts, locking in elevated revenue streams. "It provides data on occupancy rates, average daily rates, seasonal trends, and revenue projections, helping us identify which markets and properties have the strongest cash flow potential," said Ted. "This informs whether we should buy a property for STR purposes or adjust pricing strategies for existing rentals." This article 22-Year-Old Making $90K A Month Day Trading Asks Ramsey Hosts If He Should Invest In Real Estate, But He Still Rents –'Don't Count On This Gravy Train For Too Long' originally appeared on Benzinga.com Market chatter points to rental investing benefiting from inflationary conditions, as lease renewals allow landlords to push 5–8% rental rate hikes annually. Historically, such cycles have been tailwinds for REIT dividend growth.