Rental Investors Become the Most Bullish in Years

On The Market · Jan 8, 2026 · 35m

This could be the best time to buy a rental property in years. Don’t take our word for it, a new investor sentiment survey shows a sharp surge in optimism as investors flipped from cautious to bullish going into 2026. And this hope for the housing market isn’t unfounded. In fact, almost all the data shows better buying conditions, more options, and even improved affordability. If you’re still believing the “housing crash” hype, 2026 could be a big wakeup call.

Wanting the investor side of the story, we put together a brand new investor sentiment survey, tracking how real estate investors feel…