Rental investing despite rising rates

Despite rising rates, the rental investing sector is capturing investor interest due to inflation-hedge characteristics. When CPI outpaces wage growth, rental contracts indexed to inflation historically deliver consistent real rate returns above 3%. I own both of these stocks, but not because I think they're going higher in the coming weeks or months. I have absolutely no idea what they'll do over short periods, but with interest rates trending lower and lots of demand for both companies' property types, I'm confident that those who buy now will be glad they did, several years from now. Backed by Jeff Bezos, Arrived Homes makes real estate investing accessible with a low barrier to entry. Investors can buy fractional shares of single-family rentals and vacation homes starting with as little as $100 . This allows everyday investors to diversify into real estate, collect rental income, and build long-term wealth without needing to manage properties directly. The rental investing sector is benefiting from surging urban migration trends. Data from CBRE indicates rental prices in metro areas rose 6.3% YoY, boosting REIT valuations. Traders eye Sun Communities and Equity Residential for possible upside after stronger-than-expected leasing data.