Investor Update July 2025

July 15, 2025

Why Real Assets Work-Even When Markets Don't

In This Edition:

  • Investor FAQ: Why Are Real Assets the Future of Investing?
  • Our Decision to Go With SFR: A Post-2008 Origin Story
  • Market Pulse: Ownership Gap Continues to Drive SFR Demand

Investor FAQ with George Huang, PhD, Managing Partner at Bridge Tower

Q: Why are real assets the future of investing?

A: To unlock income that’s steady, resilient, and built to weather economic storms.

Real assets—like rental housing, infrastructure, and healthcare facilities—aren’t just physical investments; they’re powerful financial tools. They generate reliable cash flow, protect against inflation, and reduce exposure to stock market volatility. Historically, they’ve also delivered strong performance relative to assets with similar risk profiles.

Today’s shifting demographics and economic trends are fueling unprecedented demand for these tangible assets—especially in high-growth, high-need sectors like Build-to-Rent housing in affordable Sunbelt suburbs. It’s one of the most compelling opportunities for investors seeking long-term value in essential, income-generating real estate.

Have a question about the housing market? Email us at investors@bridgetowergp.com—your question may be featured anonymously in a future edition!

Real Assets, Real Returns. Are you in?

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BT Select Fund VI, a new investment vehicle focused on delivering risk-adjusted returns through purpose-built, professionally managed rental communities.

Prefer a direct investment? Limited spots available for Park Hollow, a BTR project in Richardson, TX.

The BT Story: Why we Chose Single-Family Rentals (SFR)

We launched our SFR investment strategy in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, when we saw a compelling alignment of factors:

  • Homes trading below replacement costs
  • A shift from ownership to renting
  • SFRs deliver consistent and stable returns
Those early decisions paid off. Our initial investors looked past the uncertainty, committed with conviction, and were rewarded with double-digit cash yields and strong total returns.

Along the way, we also learned that real assets truly withstand the test of time. And with fundamentals like strong demand, stable cash flow, asset price appreciation, and institutional scalability, we haven’t waivered from our commitment to growing with the sector.

A Demand Story Still Unfolding: What It Means for SFR Investors

As interest rates remain high and housing options remain limited, many Americans have turned to SFR. We expect continued demand in both the near term and as demand drivers continue to compound over time. Fueling demand are two key factors:

  • Homeownership costs now far outpace the cost of renting
  • Lower mortgage rates won’t close the gap unless accompanied by substantial rent growth
As renting becomes not only more accessible, but also the more economically rational option, professionally managed single-family rentals are poised to capture a growing share of U.S. households seeking affordability, flexibility, and quality housing. Bridge Tower is in a unique position to capitalize on this growing demand! BT’s fully integrated platform and specialized focus on single-family rental (SFR) investments is a performance advantage in today’s market.
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Did you know SFR (Single-Family Rental) typically refers to existing homes rented out individually, while BTR (Build-to-Rent) communities are purpose-built, professionally managed neighborhoods designed from the ground up for rental living—offering scalability, consistency, and institutional-grade operations.

At Bridge Tower, we’re seasoned experts in both SFR and BTR product, leveraging over a decade of experience in U.S. residential real estate!

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