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As Americans see lower net worth and higher student debt levels, renting will continue to be a preferred choice for many. A major and unprecedented structural shift has occurred in the real estate market due to a variety of demographic and socioeconomic factors.

Think about the characteristics that make a strong portfolio: diverse, cost-efficient, tax-efficient, risk-managed. These qualities should be true of every portfolio, no matter the size or an individual’s risk profile. The clients we meet with all want a portfolio that checks these boxes, but doing so is easier said than done.

In the current cycle, property fundamentals are strong enough to withstand a shock to the system. Even if there is an economic downturn in the near future, the apartment sector is likely to hold up, according to industry experts.

It’s still possible to get strong yields by investing in and repositioning class-B apartment buildings. Investors are still eager to buy apartment properties where they can raise the rents and achieve strong yields.