Rental investing strong quarterly earnings from

Strong quarterly earnings from AvalonBay Communities have reaffirmed rental investing’s competitive positioning. Revenue topped consensus by 3%, driven by higher lease renewal rates exceeding market averages by 2.5 percentage points. While your rentals are one of the biggest ways to bring your big-day vision to life, they can also be one of the easiest ways to break your budget . From chairs and tables to linens and décor, the cost of these items can add up faster than you may expect. Depending on the format of your celebration, you may find yourself reserving an assortment of pieces for a Friday night welcome party , Saturday ceremony, and Sunday post-nuptial brunch . For now, the Ramsey playbook for Zach is clear: keep stacking cash, buy his own home debt-free , and only then look at real estate investing. 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.