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Rental Demand Trends Midwest, South Lead for 2026
Rental Demand Trends Midwest, South Lead for 2026
Rental demand surges in Midwest and Southern cities, led by Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Minneapolis, ahead of the 2026 leasing season.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Rental demand is highest in Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Minneapolis for early 2026.
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The Midwest claims 11 of the top 30 trending rental cities, leading all US regions.
Southern markets remain strong, with Atlanta and Baltimore in the national top five.
El Paso, TX, saw the largest jump in renter activity, climbing 115 spots to #28.
Renting Apartments Has Gotten A Lot Harder In The Twin Cities
Renting Apartments Has Gotten A Lot Harder In The Twin Cities
The rental market across the Twin Cities is becoming increasingly competitive, creating new challenges for renters—and new opportunities for investors.
A combination of declining vacancy rates, rising demand, and shifting renter behavior is reshaping the multifamily landscape in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Tighter Supply: Vacancy rates in the Twin Cities are dropping, making apartments harder to find.
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Suburban Demand Rising: Renters are increasingly looking outside city centers, driving competition in suburbs.
High Lease Renewals: More tenants are staying in place, reducing the number of available units.
Landlords Regaining Leverage: Rental incentives are decreasing as demand outpaces supply.
Investor Opportunity: Strong demand, low vacancy, and high retention create stable cash flow potential, especially in growing suburban markets.
Affordability Considerations: Rising rents may affect tenant stability and long-term market dynamics.
TAX STRATEGIES
TAX STRATEGIES
Bonus Depreciation
Bonus Depreciation
One of the major provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was the expansion of bonus depreciation. The law allowed for a 100% bonus depreciation on eligible property purchased and placed in service after September 27, 2017, through the end of 2022. This means businesses and investors could deduct the full cost of qualifying assets (such as commercial property improvements, equipment, and certain other property types) in the year they were placed in service, rather than over several years.
However, this 100% bonus depreciation is gradually phased down:
After 2026, the bonus depreciation is expected to revert to 0%, unless new legislation is enacted to extend or modify it.
Qualified Improvement Property (QIP)
Qualified Improvement Property (QIP)
The TCJA also corrected a significant technical issue with Qualified Improvement Property (QIP). Originally, QIP (which includes improvements to the interior of nonresidential properties) was mistakenly classified as 39-year property instead of a 15-year property.
This would have resulted in slower depreciation deductions. However, the correction allows QIP to be eligible for 15-year depreciation and, importantly, bonus depreciation. As a result, owners of commercial properties that make interior improvements can now potentially take a large deduction for those improvements in the year they are made.
1031 Exchange
1031 Exchange
A tax strategy that allows real estate investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on an investment property when it is sold, as long as the proceeds are reinvested into a "like-kind" property of equal or greater value.
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This mechanism, named after Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, enables investors to defer taxes on the sale of real estate while continuing to grow their investment portfolio. The exchange must meet specific criteria, including a strict timeline for identifying and closing on the replacement property. 1031 exchanges are commonly used to build wealth through real estate by allowing investors to leverage gains without paying immediate taxes.
TCJA also reduced the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, which had an indirect benefit for businesses owning commercial real estate. Lower corporate tax rates meant that businesses could keep more of their income, making investments in commercial real estate more financially appealing.
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
26 February 2026 – Where Energy Meets Real Estate
As the world faces growing energy constraints, real estate is taking on a new role—not just as space to occupy, but as a platform to manage, generate, and store power. From solar-integrated buildings to energy-efficient developments, the property sector is increasingly central to sustainable energy solutions.
Key Takeaways:
Real estate is evolving to actively contribute to energy generation and storage. Read More...
Integrating energy solutions into property can enhance asset value and resilience.
Sustainable buildings are becoming critical in energy-constrained markets.
Investors and developers can capitalize on opportunities at the intersection of property and energy.
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