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The Gray Report: Why Renters Are Driving 80% of U.S. Household Growth In this episode of The Gray Report, Spencer Gray and Griffin Haddad tackle the massive shift in the U.S. housing market: renters now represent 80% of all household growth. As single-family home affordability remains a challenge, the demand for high-quality rental housing is reaching new heights, especially in the "Midwestern Renaissance" markets. The guys also dive into the shifting guard at the Federal Reserve, discussing Kevin Warsh’s potential impact as the new Fed Chairman and what his stance on mortgage-backed securities could mean for long-term cap rates. Plus, a major announcement as Gray Capital prepares to establish a new "management node" in Columbus, Ohio. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The Renter Revolution: Why 46.1 million Americans are now renting and what this persistent demand means for multifamily stability. The Midwest Advantage: How slowing construction and surging job growth from tech and manufacturing are "spring-loading" fundamentals in cities like Indianapolis and Columbus. Safe Haven Assets: A look at why multifamily remains a powerful diversifier in an era of $100+ oil and volatile gold prices. Acquisition Discipline: Behind the scenes of Gray Capital’s deal pipeline—why passing on 140 deals leads to finding high-conviction, cash-flowing assets. Columbus Expansion: A deep dive into the similarities between Indy and Columbus and why we are aggressively building scale in the Ohio market. Connect with Gray Capital: Gray Capital Investor Portal: Create a free account to access our live, AI-powered deal room and get first access to our Columbus, OH acquisition. Website: GrayCapitalLLC.com