In recent months, the investment market for residential real estate in the United States, particularly in the area of multifamily investments, has experienced positive traction, whereas commercial real estate has endured the opposite.

Private equity giants are once again strategically investing in multifamily assets in the United States after a lengthy investment pause. Blackstone is a prime example, acquiring a US$10 billion multifamily asset earlier this year. But what is behind the current renaissance in multifamily investments, and what should investors look for to make their investment pay off?

The fundamentals are positive

The decision to invest more in US multifamily assets is due to several factors.

Firstly, the US economy has reached a phase of recovery following a soft landing, which has boosted investor confidence. Gross domestic product in the United States rose by 2.5 percent in 2023, which equates to strong growth by intern