President Trump is taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, citing the dream of homeownership as out of reach for many Americans. This move has caused a ripple effect in the market, with shares of companies like Blackstone and American Homes 4 Rent dropping significantly.

Institutional investors own 3.4% of U.S. single-family homes, with the largest players accounting for 0.73%. Their activity has been linked to significant increases in real house price growth and declines in homeownership rates. Experts also point to supply issues, with a shortage of 4.7 million homes in the U.S.

As policymakers debate how to address the influence of institutional investors in the housing market, new platforms like Arrived and First National Realty Partners, as well as crowdfunding opportunities, are emerging. These platforms allow everyday investors to access real estate opportunities with lower financial barriers.

Lightstone DIRECT is another platform offering access to institutional-quality real estate investments, with a minimum investment of $100,000. By aligning their interests with investors and providing strong historical performance, Lightstone offers a unique opportunity for accredited investors.

Homeshares is changing the game by allowing accredited investors to gain direct exposure to owner-occupied homes in top U.S. cities through their U.S. Home Equity Fund. With risk-adjusted target returns ranging from 14% to 17%, this platform offers a hands-off way to invest in residential properties.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Trump vows to keep ‘American Dream’ alive by guarding homes from corporate buyers. Here’s how small investors can profit