A fresh analysis from an industry data provider takes aim at two persistent myths in real estate investing.
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Myth #1: “Institutional investors control the market.”

The narrative says Wall Street is gobbling up single-family homes. The data shows something different:
large owners are a visible minority, while smaller investors (1–5 properties) hold the majority of investor-owned homes.

Translation: you can still compete. Niche focus, speed, and local expertise routinely beat scale in today’s environment.

Myth #2: “Investors mainly renovate and sell to owner-occupants.”

Many assume most investor exits are flips to traditional homebuyers. In reality, a significant share of investor sales
are to other investors. There’s a robust investor-to-investor pipeline that quietly powers inventory churn.

If you’re only hunting retail buyers, you’re leaving money on the table. Build relationships with landlords, flippers,
and wholesalers—you’ll unlock faster transactions and repeat deal flow.

What to Do With This Information

• Be nimble, not noisy: Smaller operators win with speed, clean numbers, and reliable closes.
• Work the investor network: Source and exit deals within investor circles, not just the MLS.
• Specialize: Pick a micro-market or property type and become the go-to problem solver.
• Decisions by data: Price trends, rents, DOM, and repair cost baselines beat gut feelings.

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