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Investing in the American Dream I nvestors have been a key part of helping American homeownership sustain and flourish nearly since the beginning, and this upcoming decade looks to continue those trends of opportunity. In this edition of MReport we're putting the landscape of single-family investment under the microscope, with a lineup of features delving into the trends, challenges, and insights investors need to succeed. In our cover story, "Investing in the Future," MReport explores how single-family residential investors are adapting to the opportunities presented by affordability challenges and many Americans' shift to rental. MReport speaks to the experts. In our "Checking the Forecast for SFR" feature, RCN Capital CEO Jeffrey Tesch takes a closer look at the developments that should be on every investor's radar, from promising markets to the emergence of build-to-rent. Next up, LendingOne CEO Bill Green is your guide in this primer on "Standing Out From the Crowd." Green takes readers through four strategies investors can utilize to ensure their portfolio of properties gets the attention it deserves. After that, it's on to "Eyes on the Prize," in which Lima One Capital CRO Josh Craig lays out why, with increasing competition ranging from iBuyers to institutional investors, success in single-family rental demands innovation to avoid stagnation. But that's not all. This issue also includes our inaugural Top 25 Fintech Innovators List. Gathered from industry submissions, this list showcases the companies and offerings that are working to push mortgage lending and servicing forward. Flip over to the list to see how these companies are driving our industry into the heart of the 21st century … and beyond. Finally, I would be remiss if I didn't cap this month's introduction off with a nod to Five Star's upcoming Single-Family Rental Summit, happening March 24-25 at the Four Seasons Resort & Club at Las Colinas here in Dallas. If this month's features pique your interest, you will definitely want to join us for this exclusive industry event, bringing together leaders in single-family rental to discuss untapped opportunities and next- and-best-practices in this growing real estate niche. You can learn more— and register to attend—at SingleFamilyRentalSummit.com. I hope we'll see you there. Welcome to the March edition of MReport. David Wharton Managing Editor 2 | M R EP O RT MNOTES © 2011 First American Financial Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. YOUR business is OUR business! First American Mortgage Services is laser focused on mitigating YOUR cost, risk and exposure by aligning our advanced solutions with YOUR strategic objectives and compliance needs. We are the New First American, over 120 years young, strong and financially secure. 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