Property investors are buying up nearly one-third of listed residential properties across the U.S.—with a new wave of “mega investors” on track to gain an impressive property monopoly in several major metros, including the crime-ridden Tennessee city of Memphis.

According to a new report from real estate analytics firm Cotality, which examined the sale of single-family homes and townhouses purchased between January and June 2025, these mega investors account for a sizable share of homes being bought up in several “sweet spot” cities, where prices remain relatively low—as demand continues to strengthen.

The report reveals that, in January, investors accounted for 32% of single-family home purchases. And while the share of investors had dropped to 29% by June, that percentage w

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