Single-Family Rental Investors Shift to Discipline Heading Into 2026

Single-family rental investors are heading into 2026 with a more disciplined, selective mindset, according to new survey data. While investor confidence remains intact, the era of "growth at all costs" appears to be over. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest Q4 2025 LendingOne/ResiClub Single-Family Rental Investor Survey, including what it reveals about buying and selling plans, portfolio rebalancing, rising insurance costs, rent expectations, and shifting views on mortgage rates. The data points to a market driven less by speculation and more by fundamentals, cost control, and long-term strategy as investors position themselves for 2026. We look at what's driving inflation now — including food, energy, and shelter costs — and how markets reacted to the softer-than-expected data.  🏡 Want to come to RealWealth's Live Event? Visit www.Realwealth.com/Expo to learn more.  JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realwealth.com/join-step-1  SOURCES: https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/full-results-to-the-lendingone-resiclub-sfr-investor-survey-q4-2025