(Single-Family Rental)

Single-Family Rental (SFR)

Investor Term:

Single-Fam or SFR

Definition:

A single-family rental (SFR) is a type of real estate investment where a single-family home is purchased and rented out to tenants. SFRs can be a great way to generate passive income but also require some work and management.

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EXAMPLE

It can be a single-family home, a townhouse, an apartment, or a condominium. Rental homes can be found in all types of neighborhoods, from urban to suburban to rural.