Why Build-to-Rent Properties Are a Great Way to Invest in Real Estate

The Myndful Investor

Do you know what’s the difference between a house built for rent and one built for sale? The build for rent market is becoming very interesting to investors! Build for rent houses cut down your maintenance costs, ensure a long-term, steady income, and present a great addition to a real estate portfolio.

Today on the show we have Mark Peterson from SVN | SFRhub Advisors who will tell us all about build for rent houses and how the whole thing works. Mark and his company advise builders, developers, investors, and sellers to help them breakthrough into this new market. In this episode, he will share some of that knowledge with us and introduce us to this great new opportunity!

What We Cover

00:06 - Introduction to the subject of build for rent and Mark’s background in real estate.

‍06:40 - What types of investors can work with SVN | SFRhub Advisors and what are the best models for investing in build for rent.

‍12:33 - The benefits of build for rent vs. SFR, why is build for rent perfect for economies of scales, and how to establish a syndication model.

‍19:45 - The impact of the pandemic and subsequent changes on real estate development and future trends in building houses.

‍24:37 - The benefits of build for rent vs. fix and rent, and why build for rent can be a better choice for long-term investors.

‍30:18 - What exciting new markets (aside from big metro areas) are up and coming for large-scale investors who want to hold properties in the long-term.

‍36:42 - How to get in touch with Mark and SVN | SFRhub Advisors and what kind of services they can offer investors, developers, and sellers.

Show Resources

• SVN | SFRHub Advisors
• Connect with Mark Peterson on LinkedIn

Meet Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson is the Director of the Build-for-Rent (BFR) division at SVN | SFRhub Advisors in Phoenix, Arizona. In this capacity, he leads all activities associated with BFR activities at SVN | SFRhub Advisors. These activities include leading a team that has analyzed BFR portfolios around the country. Mark Peterson is also a member Investment Fund Manager and Fund Team for the BFR aggregation capital fund, SVN SFR Capital Fund I, L.P. The SVN Fund is in the process of identifying and securing approximately 4,000 – 6,000 homes to acquire and stabilize over the next three years.