AI has fueled a massive stock market boom, but rising valuations and circular investments hint at a potential bubble. While big tech profits remain strong, market concentration and speculation are flashing warnings. That’s why wealthy investors are shifting toward real assets like multifamily, self-storage, and private equity—seeking stability, tax benefits, and steady cash flow when the AI hype inevitably cools.

ChatGPT said: Investor demand for single-family rentals is surging, making up 33% of all purchases in Q2 2025 — the highest in five years. While total sales slowed, investors gained a larger market share, with small landlords driving most acquisitions. Many buy distressed homes for value-add potential, but rising repair costs, slower rent growth, and operational challenges are squeezing returns, prompting a shift toward scalable, passive multifamily investments.

Every few years, investors get jolted awake by a headline that questions the strength of the economy. The latest? The government’s annual...