: A quick test where monthly rent should equal at least 1% of the purchase price.

: Critical for securing financing; experts anticipate improving DSCR as rates potentially drop to 6.6%–7.5% for investment properties. Due Diligence Checklist :

Review at least two years of verifiable financial statements and rent rolls.

The market for apartment buildings (multifamily real estate) in 2026 is entering a period of recovery and stabilization. After years of interest rate volatility and a significant wave of new supply, the "supply cliff" of 2026 is expected to shift leverage back toward property owners as new construction starts have dropped by up to 50%. 1. Buying Strategy and Market Entry

Assess "supply burnoff" in specific submarkets, especially in the Sun Belt where oversupply may persist through 2026. 2. Selling Strategy and Market Exit