Keys to Homeownership: how we turn investor-owned rentals into owner-occupied homes

Lake Effect Spotlight · Mar 31, 2026 · 9m

It’s no secret that in Milwaukee, out-of-state investors have been buying up housing inventory to turn into rentals. That means less housing stock for people who want to become homeowners. One non-profit is trying to counter that trend and get more Milwaukeeans owning their own homes in the city.

WUWM has been examining systemic housing problems – and solutions – for more affordable housing in our series, Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership. A s part of the series WUWM’s Maayan Silver has this report on ACTS Housing.