Effective investment strategies from 2025 to 2029 emphasize patient, data-driven decisions prioritizing cash flow. Investors should underwrite three to five percent home-price increases, two to three percent rent growth, and account for six point five to seven point five percent debt costs. Target stable Midwest and Northeast metros for value and scale Build-to-Rent or single-family rentals in select Sun Belt suburbs post supply normalization. Use fixed-rate financing for long-term holds and budget for incremental operating cost rises.