Management StrategyManagement raised guidance for 2025 acquisitions and dispositions, indicating opportunities to trade out older vintages for newer communities with lower capex requirements.
Operating ExpensesIRT had a favorable insurance renewal (-20% premium reduction vs. prior IRT expectations of a +5% increase), which drove a decrease of -60bps in operating expenses.
Regional Market PerformancePortions of the Sun Belt (Tampa, Orlando) and the Midwest (Indianapolis, Columbus) are improving, which could help offset continued supply pressures impacting other markets like Dallas.