Accidental Landlords: How This Phenomenon Developed and How It Is Affecting the Rental Market
In 2026, the US housing market is characterized by high real estate prices, unaffordable mortgage rates, and rising property inventory. Under these circumstances, an increasing number of sellers turn into accidental landlords. An accidental landlord refers to a homeowner who cannot sell their single-family home or apartment at a fair value and decides to delist…