EP#81 Dwight Dunton | Finding Under-Loved Markets

EP#81 Dwight Dunton | Finding Under-Loved Markets

From The Rent Roll with Jay Parsons by Jay Parsons

April 23, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

Jay Parsons discusses under-loved markets in rental housing with guest Dwight Dunton, exploring long-term rent growth and volatility.

What markets don't get the attention they might deserve? There's no "right answer," but rental housing economist Jay Parsons attempts to make such a list — highlighting markets that have outperformed the national averages on long-term rent growth and volatility, while not ranking among the top markets favored by institutional capital. Additionally, Jay welcomes in the founder and CEO of Bonaventure, Dwight Dunton, who shares his family's story of getting into the multifamily business, as well as what under-the-radar markets his firm targets. Jay also shares headlines from the week, including a new research paper arguing that the ROAD to Housing Act's limitations on single-family rental investment and construction are "unconstitutional thrice over." Jay also shares recurring segments like "Rental Housing Trivia," "Good News" and "Good Question."

People in this episode

Host: Jay Parsons

Guest: Dwight Dunton

Topics covered

  • under-loved markets
  • rental housing
  • long-term rent growth
  • multifamily business
  • institutional capital

Keywords

  • rental housing
  • under-loved markets
  • Dwight Dunton
  • Bonaventure
  • long-term rent growth
  • institutional capital
  • ROAD to Housing Act

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bonaventure

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