Invitation Homes has underperformed in 2024, but high mortgage rates and low home affordability make renting attractive, supporting steady demand. Despite recent rental growth deceleration, Invitation Homes benefits from a favorable external environment with high homeownership costs and growing demand for single-family homes. The company trades at a low valuation, with an implied cap rate of 5.5% and the potential for 10-17% annualized returns over the next 4 years.