Core Insights - The real estate investment platform Mogul offers fractional ownership in high-quality rental properties, providing investors with monthly rental income, appreciation, and tax benefits without the burdens of traditional property management [2][7] - The build-to-rent model is gaining traction, with the U.S. Census Bureau reporting that the share of build-to-rent homes has doubled since 2021, now accounting for 10% of all new homes [4][5] - Major institutional investors like Blackstone, Invitation Homes, and Pretium Partners are actively investing in the build-to-rent market, indicating a growing interest in this investment class [4][5] Investment Opportunities - Mogul's platform features an average annual Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 18.8%, with cash-on-cash yields averaging between 10% and 12% annually [1] - Investments on the platform typically range from $15,000 to $40,000 per property, with offerings often selling out in under three hours [1] - Arrived, another investment platform, allows retail investors to buy shares in existing rental and vacation homes, starting with as little as $100, thus lowering the barrier to entry for real estate investment [9][11] Market Trends - The affordability crisis in housing is exacerbated by rising prices and supply shortages, with the median sales price for an American home reaching $410,800 as of July 2025, while median household income has only just recovered to 2019 levels [6][16] - Elevated mortgage rates, currently around 6.22%, further challenge homeownership, making rental investments more appealing [16] - The trend of purpose-built rental construction is also observed in Canada, where developers are focusing on rental properties over new residential condominiums [13]