Strong Financial Performance in 2024
Invitation Homes reported solid execution across its platform with core FFO per share growth of 6.4% and AFFO per share growth of 6.7% for the full year 2024. The company also achieved a same-store NOI margin of over 68%.
Operational Efficiency and Growth
The company reported a 4.7% year-over-year growth in NOI for the fourth quarter, driven by core revenue growth of 2.7% and a reduction in core operating expenses by 1.5%. The property tax expense growth returned to a more normal rate of 5.8%.
Expansion of Managed Home Count
Invitation Homes grew its JV and third-party managed home count by more than six and a half times to over 25,000 homes in 2024. The pipeline of homes under development remains robust, with more than 2,000 homes under development.
Strategic Capital Allocation
The company maintained a strong balance sheet with nearly $1.4 billion in liquidity and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 5.3 times, below the target range.
Positive Market Trends and Demand
Average length of stay was approximately 38 months with a renewal rate of 80% and same-store rental rate growth on renewals of 4.2% year over year. The company sees continued demand for leasing single-family homes, with the average cost of leasing about $1,100 cheaper than owning.