Arkansas Is Secretly Becoming a Top Build-to-Rent Market

Welcome to the very first episode of the Build 2 Rent Network — the podcast where investors, builders, and industry experts break down the fastest growing strategy in real estate: Build-to-Rent investing. In this episode, we sit down with Chase Calhoun of Apex Professional Construction to discuss why Arkansas is quietly becoming one of the most attractive build-to-rent markets in the United States. If you’re a real estate investor looking to scale rental properties, reduce maintenance risk, and build long-term cash flow, this conversation is packed with practical insights. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Why Arkansas is becoming a landlord-friendly rental market • The shift from buy-and-hold investing to new construction rentals • How builders are scaling build-to-rent communities • The real challenges of construction and tight profit margins • Financing challenges in new construction investing • Why more Americans are choosing to rent instead of own • How new investors can get started in build-to-rent real estate • Why focusing on the end renter creates better investment outcomes Why Arkansas Is a Build-to-Rent Market to Watch Arkansas is emerging as a high-cash-flow rental market with: • Affordable land and construction costs • Stable job growth and population trends • Strong rental demand and landlord-friendly policies • Opportunities for investors to scale portfolios faster than in high-priced coastal markets For investors looking to diversify beyond Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas, Arkansas is becoming a serious build-to-rent opportunity. About the Build 2 Rent Network The Build 2 Rent Network connects: • Real estate investors • Home builders and developers • Lenders and property managers • Anyone interested in scaling rental portfolios with new construction Our mission is to help investors learn how to build, scale, and optimize new construction rental portfolios across the United States. New episodes feature real conversations with builders, developers, and investors working in the field right now. Thinking About Investing in Build-to-Rent? If you’re exploring build-to-rent investing, rental property investing, or new construction real estate, this channel is for you. Subscribe for weekly conversations about: Build-to-rent investing Rental property strategy Real estate development Scaling rental portfolios Landlord tips and investor education Connect With Build 2 Rent 🌐 Explore build-to-rent opportunities: https://build2rent.com 📩 Join the investor network and get access to new inventory 🎙️ Subscribe for more episodes of the Build 2 Rent Network Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chase Calhoun and Apex Professional Construction 00:31 Transitioning From Buy and Hold to Build-to-Rent 02:19 Realizations in Real Estate Investing 06:41 Scaling the Construction Business 09:08 Lessons From Construction Challenges 12:00 Financing New Construction Projects 18:01 Why Arkansas Is a Rental Market to Watch 25:06 Current Projects and Future Opportunities 29:34 The Shift Toward Renting 30:47 Final Advice for New Investors #BuildToRent #RealEstateInvesting #RentalProperties #ArkansasRealEstate #NewConstruction #PassiveIncome #RentalPortfolio #PropertyInvesting #Landlord #RealEstatePodcast #Build2RentNetwork