Individual Investors Prepare to Transfer Millions of Rental Units to Younger Heirs

By Allaire Conte · Realtor.com · 2026-10-20

Individual Investors Prepare to Transfer Millions of Rental Units to Younger Heirs

According to reporting from Realtor.com, a massive shift in housing ownership is approaching as nearly 40% of households earning rental income are now led by individuals aged 65 or older. These aging landlords control millions of properties, yet many of their successors appear re

According to reporting from Realtor.com, a massive shift in housing ownership is approaching as nearly 40% of households earning rental income are now led by individuals aged 65 or older. These aging landlords control millions of properties, yet many of their successors appear re